Gangs are hitting lorries on the run to steal PlayStation 5s, a new report has revealed.
Over the weekend The Times (paywall) reported that deliveries of PlayStations, TVs, cosmetics, mobile phones and cigarettes have all been raided in recent months using a stunt known as “the rollover”.
This involves gangs using multiple cars to box in a lorry going at speeds of up to 50mph. One gang member climbs out secured by rope through a sunroof or modified hatch, then uses cutting tools or a crowbar to break into the lorry, climb aboard and throw out the goods.
The Times said “the rollover” has been used at least 27 times this year to September, and that figure had risen in recent weeks as gangs attempt to cash-in on pre-Christmas deliveries of expensive goods. Apparently police have issued alerts to hauliers over the tactic.