Surfers, Beware! England Lads Get Arrested for Getting Cozy With Strangers Belongings on Famous Surfing Sports

Published 01/28/2023, 3:00 PM EST

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We are all aware of the surfers being attacked by sharks and other ferocities lurking beneath the deep blue tarmac. But have you ever heard about surfers being targeted for something they own of value? Well, in England’s Newquay region, two crooks are being arrested for a spate of car thefts at some famous surfing spots. 

Newquay is a town on the north coast of Cornwall. Resting on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Newquay attracts surfers from around the globe. However, in the last few months, the coastal region of Cornwall has become infamous among surfing fans for an increasing number of automobile larceny from the beaches. Nevertheless, the local police department arrested the offenders and issued some safety guidelines for surfers and other beach paddlers.

Two men arrested for car theft

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As per the report of Cornwall Live, in the last few months, the Newquay beaches have encountered an increasing number of criminal activities. While surfers were busy catching the waves, the offenders seek the right opportunity to steal the wave paddlers’ cars. However, on Thursday, the Devon and Cornwall police detained the prospective suspects.

 

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A police spokesperson stated, “a local officer managed to disrupt the theft of a car out on patrol in an unmarked police vehicle.” Moreover, to catch the thieves, the British Transport Police assisted the local police department to make an arrest.

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Interestingly, in order to catch the crooks, the police “stepped up their targeted patrols at known surf spots.” As per the policemen, the southernmost beach of Newquay viz. Fistral beach is the most vulnerable spot for thieves. In Fistral, “surfers park on the road rather than in a paid car park with CCTV cameras”.

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Nevertheless, the law enforcement officers also issued some safety guidelines for surfers. The police requested the beachgoers to make sure to take their keys with them. Furthermore, the police appealed to the paddlers to not leave “any valuables in the car”. Clearly, the police department of Newquay did a commendable job by comprehensively planning their patrolling locations.

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Purva Jain

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Purva Jain is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Mody University of Science and Technology. Purva is an avid reader and author of 3 books that are published in national and international marketplaces.
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