Man arrested at airport on suspicion of stealing £85,000 from Nottingham casino
The money was missing from a safe
A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing £85,000 from a Nottingham casino.
The 39 year old was detained at Belfast International Airport earlier this month while trying to board a plane to Turkey.
An investigation was launched after the cash was found missing from a safe at the Alea Casino on Upper Parliament Street on 24 June.
Nottinghamshire Police statement
A 39-year-old man was detained by Border Force officers at Belfast International Airport on 16 July as he tried to board a plane to Turkey.
He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft and transferred back to Nottingham for questioning.
He was later bailed with conditions, including the surrender of his passport, whilst the investigation continues.
PC Callum Thomas-Shaw, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“Thefts of this nature can have a really serious impact on businesses and we will always vigorously investigate such incidents.
“Part of that work is focused on tracking down suspects and we are grateful to Border Force officers for their assistance in apprehending the suspect.
“We work very closely and proactively with our partners and border agencies to tackle all forms of crime, as this arrest demonstrates.”