Cops in urgent search for Gatwick Airport thief as they share CCTV after family have luggage stolen while distracted
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COPS have launched an urgent search for a Gatwick Airport thief after a family's luggage was stolen. Sussex Police have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to following the distraction theft. The force says the luggage was swiped while the owner was at the check-in area A in the South Terminal.
![[CCTV image of a suspect wearing a New York Yankees baseball cap.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/thief-hunt-cops-urgent-search-963054616.jpg?strip=all&w=253)
It is understood the culprit boarded a bus to Crawley and later attempted to use the stolen bank cards in the Langley Green area. The man police wish to speak to is described as in his 30s, with a beard and wearing a dark blue jacket, blue jeans, black trainers and a dark or brown coloured baseball cap.
![[CCTV image of a suspect in a theft at Gatwick Airport.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/thief-hunt-cops-urgent-search-963054615.jpg?strip=all&w=231)
Inspector Mark Robinson said: "We are investigating a report of theft of luggage from the terminal area at London Gatwick while the victim was distracted. "This was distressing for the victim, who was with his young family at the time and seeking to embark on a holiday ahead of a busy festive period.
![[CCTV image of a theft suspect at Gatwick Airport.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/thief-hunt-cops-urgent-search-963054617.jpg?strip=all&w=377)
