Police trying to trace three classic cars in fraud investigation

The investigation began September 2020 after drugs raid at a house in Beveridge Lane, Coalville.

Officers have released images of three classic cars they wish to find as part of an insurance fraud investigation.

It began after police executed Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at Beveridge Lane, Coalville in 2020.

A fully-restored blue Ford Granada was recovered, along with a large amount of cash and number plates connected to other insurance fraud.

In June this year five people were arrested in connection with the investigation.

The following arrests were made for fraud by false representation:

• A 44-year-old man from Coalville
• A 20-year-old woman from Coalville
• A 35-year-old woman from Bagworth
• A 44-year-old man from Leicester
• A 34-year-old man from Leicester

Police had raided six houses in Groby, Leicester, and Coalville.

All were released under investigation while officers consult with the Crown Prosecution Service.

Despite all this work, three cars remain outstanding:

• Blue Ford MK1 Granada series 1, XL model produced from 1973 to 1977, automatic five-door saloon, a full blue leather interior, AA badge in the front grill – very good condition
• 1960 Rover P5, manual, rear wheel drive, three litre engine size 2995, originally beige with a beige interior in poor condition, possibly restored now and grey in colour
• Blue Ford Granada Ghia, 1976 model, automatic four-door saloon, engine size 2994 – very poor condition

Detective Constable Natasha Perkins said: “This was a really good step for our investigations.

“We still have outstanding vehicles we are trying to locate and we asking anyone with any information that might help us find them to please get in touch.”