Four men charged after series of lorry break-ins

20 lorries were interfered with at the A14 Cambridge services in Boxworth on Wednesday morning.

Police were called to the A14 Cambridge Services in Boxworth just after 1am on Wednesday.

Four men were later arrested on Granchester Road in Coton.

Amar Butt, 21, of Middleton Crescent, Leeds, has been charged with 20 counts of vehicle interference and one count of going equipped.

Abbas Hussain, 30, of Greenmount Street, Leeds, has been charged with 20 counts of vehicle interference and one count of going equipped.

Shane Ali, 30, of Dewsbury Road, Leeds, has been charged with 20 counts of vehicle interference and one count of going equipped.

Imraz Fazal, 36, of Dewsbury Road, Leeds, has been charged with 20 counts of vehicle interference, one count of going equipped and one count of failing to stop.

Police have ramped up patrols at service stations across the region.

Lorry drivers are urged to take the following advice:
•    Keep your vehicle and cab securely locked at all times. Remove keys whenever the vehicle is left unattended.
•    Park in designated car parks or services.
•    Try to park in a way that prevents access to the rear doors. Consider parking with loading doors close to another vehicle or wall.
•    When returning to an unattended vehicle, always check signs for tampering.
•    If you realise a theft is taking place, don’t leave the safety of your vehicle. Lock the doors, start the engine, switch on the lights and if necessary, sound the horn to attract attention.
•    Avoid talking about the loads and routes with other drivers or customers.
•    Protect documents such as shipping orders and consignment notes.