Suffolk Police urge lorry drivers to stay vigilant after spate of thefts
There have been 20 thefts or attempted thefts from HGVs in Suffolk since the start of 2025
Last updated 8th Apr 2025
Lorry drivers are being urged to be vigilant after a spate of thefts from HGVs in Suffolk.
Suffolk Police have revealed there have been 20 thefts or attempted thefts since the start of 2025 with just over half taking place in the Ipswich area. The majority of these take place overnight and along the A14 corridor.
Officer are asking drivers to be vigilant when parking up in unsecure locations and to report any suspicious activity immediately.
PC Terry Harvey of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Having goods taken from an HGV is hugely disruptive and expensive for the haulage company concerned. Criminals realise the goods stolen can be of a high value, so they will look to exploit any weaknesses in vehicle security, especially overnight.
"We continue to engage with haulage companies as part of our role to educate and inform them of the potential of criminals to steal goods from lorries.
“We also want people to follow some basic crime prevention advice and also report anything they believe to be suspicious. It maybe descriptions of suspicious people and vehicles, as well as registration numbers – this can all help in catching those responsible for these thefts and prevent further incidents.”
In summary the crime prevention advice is to:
Install CCTV
Upgrade security
Install security lighting
Educate your workforce
Consider vehicle positioning when parking