After a daring overnight raid last September at Tibenham Airfield, five luxury cars worth nearly half a million pounds were stolen. Despite recovering two vehicles, police remain on the lookout for the remaining high-performance cars amid concerns over security at driving experience venues.
In September of the previous year, an audacious overnight raid at Tibenham Airfield resulted in the theft of five high-performance vehicles, collectively valued at approximately £450,000. The stolen cars, which were intended for driving experience days, included a red Lamborghini Huracan, a bronze Audi R8, and a yellow and black Mercedes AMG GT, none of which have yet been recovered. However, police have managed to trace two of the vehicles: a Porsche Cayman was found in Birmingham on New Year’s Day, and a Volkswagen Golf was located in Suffolk shortly before the New Year's discovery on September 30.
A spokesman for Norfolk Constabulary confirmed that the investigation to locate the outstanding vehicles is "ongoing." This high-profile theft was recorded by the thieves themselves, who captured footage while taking the keys from a secured cupboard within a building on the airfield. The footage shows the assailants sitting in two of the stolen cars on a street in Barking, suggesting a level of premeditation in their actions.
Despite having security measures in place at the facility during the incident and personnel sleeping nearby, the thieves successfully absconded with the vehicles without detection. The owner of Car Chase Heroes, which operates the driving experience days, has expressed concern over the circumstances surrounding the incident. The raid has raised questions about the security protocols at similar venues and the ease with which such high-value items can be stolen.
Law enforcement continues to appeal for information regarding the remaining stolen vehicles, as the investigation unfolds.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
Score:
7
Notes:
Events described occurred in September of the previous year, but narrative includes recent updates (e.g., recovered vehicles and ongoing investigation). Potential recycling of older details with new context.
Quotes check
Score:
6
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No direct quotes provided beyond standard police statement attribution. Narrative cites a 'spokesman for Norfolk Constabulary' without direct sourcing. No original quotes to verify independently.
Source reliability
Score:
8
Notes:
EDP24 is a regional UK news outlet. Narrative aligns with typical police reporting patterns, but lacks direct sourcing for certain claims (e.g., unrecovered vehicle values).
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
Claims align with known criminal patterns for high-value vehicle thefts. Security concerns raised match standard post-incident reporting. No implausible technical claims detected.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): OPEN
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
Narrative combines dated event details with recent investigative updates. Verifiable facts about vehicle recoveries and police statements lend credibility, but lack of direct sourcing for unrecovered vehicles and site-specific security claims limits full verification.
