SeaFrance warns UK motorists about thefts

Report by Kirsten Bowling

SEAFRANCE has launched a leaflet warning passengers to be extra vigilant in Calais after a spate of car thefts and break-ins.

The leaflet, issued to motorists at the ferry terminal at Dover, advises tourists not to leave any belongings in view in the car and to park in town centre car parks, rather than deserted back streets.

The suggestions were put together after the Foreign and Commonwealth office warned that visitors to the Calais area should be aware that there have been a number of recent incidents of cars being stolen after their British drivers had been tricked into stopping by thieves who either obstructed the road or distracted the driver.

A Dover Harbour Board spokesman said: “The main advice would be to keep possessions out of view, but we should not be alarmist because this sort of thing happens everywhere. Obviously people should just be sensible.”