British Transport Police are hunting a thief after a suitcase containing £30,000 worth of valuables was stolen from a train departing London King’s Cross.
The theft took place at around 9pm on July 8. A woman placed her suitcase in the designated luggage rack on board the train. When the train arrived at Peterborough railway station, a man removed the suitcase and left the train. The theft was only discovered when the victim reached her destination.
Officers are investigating a series of high-value luggage thefts on services in and out of London, and have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.
Police Constable Chris Pepper said: “Luggage theft can be very upsetting and distressing for victims. Suitcases contain not only items of significant financial value, but in some instances, hugely sentimental value. We’re keen to identify and speak to the man in the images as he may have vital information that could assist our ongoing investigation.”
Enquiries remain ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police.
Luggage theft on the rise
Theft of passenger property is one of the most common crimes on the rail network, and thieves typically target the window just before departure or the moment a train pulls into a station — when bags are left briefly unattended in racks.
BTP advises passengers to keep valuables within sight at all times, use luggage racks close to their seat where possible, and never leave bags unattended even for a minute during boarding.
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