Beware Car Park Thieves at Goodwood FoS
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Having had two alloy wheel centre caps stolen today whilst my car was parked at FoS (approx £45 each to replace), beware of light fingered thieving 3.142key (censor me at your peril) ***** in the car parks. Bear in mind that there is no requirement to show a ticket to enter any of the FoS parking areas so it's easy.
Very sadly it means that Mrs JW911 and I are now not prepared to park at Goodwood FoS in any of our cars again so unless someone gives us a lift (or they stop charging a completely ridiculous landing fee), today was our last visit.
Consider very carefully whether you wish to take a vehicle of any value to Goodwood FoS.
Edit: Shame I won't find out who these ***** are as I consider a thumb per centre cap to be appropriate compensation. I can do it with a penknife or a hatchet, your choice.
Very sadly it means that Mrs JW911 and I are now not prepared to park at Goodwood FoS in any of our cars again so unless someone gives us a lift (or they stop charging a completely ridiculous landing fee), today was our last visit.
Consider very carefully whether you wish to take a vehicle of any value to Goodwood FoS.
Edit: Shame I won't find out who these ***** are as I consider a thumb per centre cap to be appropriate compensation. I can do it with a penknife or a hatchet, your choice.
Edited by JW911 on Friday 12th July 21:02
You are quite right. I live two miles from Goodwood and we are overrun with Gypsies who have flocked to the area specifically to target the car parks and break into the FOS to pickpocket and thieve.
Plod is not interested as they apparently have every (human) right to do this. We are tearing our hair out locally as it is not even safe to leave our cars on our drive and there is a risk of housebreaking at night.
Plod is not interested as they apparently have every (human) right to do this. We are tearing our hair out locally as it is not even safe to leave our cars on our drive and there is a risk of housebreaking at night.
360MM said:
You are quite right. I live two miles from Goodwood and we are overrun with Gypsies who have flocked to the area specifically to target the car parks and break into the FOS to pickpocket and thieve.
Plod is not interested as they apparently have every (human) right to do this. We are tearing our hair out locally as it is not even safe to leave our cars on our drive and there is a risk of housebreaking at night.
Tangmere? Plod is not interested as they apparently have every (human) right to do this. We are tearing our hair out locally as it is not even safe to leave our cars on our drive and there is a risk of housebreaking at night.
The Chichester police are appalling at dealing with the local gypsy problem, there was a massive problem with them with crimes being reported and nothing happening last year.
Friend of mine knows a number of the guys working some of the trade stands and said it has been a bit of a bad year for it.
Apparently quite a lot of cars have been broken into for CD's etc - so don't leave anything in view, also lots of bits taken from cars, including a rear exhaust box!!
Apparently quite a lot of cars have been broken into for CD's etc - so don't leave anything in view, also lots of bits taken from cars, including a rear exhaust box!!
s PompeyM3 said:
I guess it's worth letting Goodwood know it you've had any problems, so it gives Goodwood management. A chance to review security in the car parks for next year at least.
I think this is the best thing to do. It might not get anything done but if a rumour starts that gypsys are stealing from cars parked at their event it might not be good press. Might encourage them to get some patrols going. Gassing Station | Goodwood Events | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff