Gang tied up lorry driver and security guard to steal £5m of Apple equipment from a lorry near Rugby

Raiders who plundered a staggering £5 million worth of Apple computer equipment from a lorry on the M1 near Rugby switched to another truck before dumping it in Lutterworth.
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The gang is then thought to have transferred the 48 pallets of Apple products into a third vehicle in Lutterworth in the slick, highly-professional criminal operation before driving off.

The high-profile robbery happened under cover of darkness on the southbound slip road at Junction 18 of the M1 between 7.45pm and 8pm on Tuesday, November 10.

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The robbers tied up both the lorry driver and a security guard at the scene.

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The wagon and trailer were then driven to Eldon Close in nearby Crick.

The crooks then transferred the trailer to a waiting truck and sped off leaving the tied-up lorry driver and security guard behind, said Northamptonshire Police.

The gang then drove across the border to Lutterworth before switching their lorry load of hi-tech Apple kit into a third vehicle and driving off.

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Detectives want to speak to anyone who may have spotted a number of vehicles on the slip road at Junction 18 on the M1 between 7.45pm and 8pm on Tuesday November 10.

Junction 18 of the M1. Photo: Google Streetview.Junction 18 of the M1. Photo: Google Streetview.
Junction 18 of the M1. Photo: Google Streetview.

Officers are also keen to talk to anyone who may have dashcam footage of the crime scene.

“They would also like to speak to anyone who may have been offered any Apple products for sale in unusual circumstances - or who knows of anyone who is selling such items at low-cost prices,” said police.

Anyone with any information or who may have witnessed the robbery is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 20000595599.

Or, if you wish to stay anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.