Nine Heathrow Staff Arrested On Suspicion of Stealing Passengers Lost items

Nine members of staff at Heathrow Airport have been arrested on suspicion of stealing items from lost property, police have confirmed.

The suspects, six men and three women, are accused of being involved in 43 separate thefts, between May and September this year. 'Following an investigation, the police have today arrested nine Heathrow employees.

'The employees in question have been suspended while the police complete their investigation.
'We take any report of criminal behaviour seriously at Heathrow and will be taking appropriate action if there is a case to answer.'

Superintendent Martin Hendy said: 'Police at Heathrow work together with our partners at the airport to ensure that any allegations of criminal activity are robustly investigated to ensure the travelling public and staff at the airport enjoy a safe and secure environment.

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