Car damaged in Gt Finborough

Car damaged in Gt Finborough

Police are appealing for information after a car that was advertised for sale in Gt Finborough was damaged.

Two men came to look at the car at the address near Millfield Drive on Monday 2nd November at around 3pm. After viewing the vehicle, they attempted to persuade the owner to significantly reduce the price suggesting the vehicle had a serious mechanical fault. The owner declined and the two men left. The owner later realised that oil had been sprayed over the engine.  

The owner believed they had been subjected to a known scam whereby one suspect distracted them while the other tampered with the vehicle in order for it to appear faulty.

Can you help?

Potential sellers of vehicles are asked to be mindful of who they invite to view their vehicles and monitor their actions at all times. They are also advised to retain all vehicle documentation such as log books/V5s prior to the transaction being completed.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Suffolk police quoting crime reference 37/64568/26 via - 

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