September 28th 2024.
Two sisters, Georgina and Laura Epitropou, have recently been sent to jail for their involvement in a string of thefts at Gatwick Airport. Their targets? The duty free stores, where they would make away with thousands of pounds worth of perfume and make-up.
The sisters, hailing from Crawley, had been carrying out these heists for a period of 10 months. They would purchase international flights in order to gain access to the stores, bypassing security with their tickets. What's more, their scheme was quite elaborate – initially, it was only one of the sisters involved, but as it went on, the other joined in on the action.
Their method was simple yet effective. While one sister would distract a store employee, the other would stealthily fill an empty suitcase with stolen items. However, their luck ran out when an investigation into their crimes led to their arrest. Georgina, 42, and Laura, 45, were both taken into custody by Gatwick CID.
Further investigations revealed that the sisters had taken a total of 22 internal flights during their 10-month spree. According to Daniel Cummins from the Crown Prosecution Service, it was clear that the sisters were not acting out of necessity. Despite claiming to be in debt, they were living well beyond their means, indulging in cosmetic surgery and other luxuries.
It was also discovered that the sisters had carefully planned out their thefts, strategically deciding how many items to take and even lowering that number after one of them was arrested by Police Scotland with stolen goods in her possession. They would then sell the stolen products at a discounted price, making thousands through online marketplaces and individual sales.
As a result, the sisters were charged with conspiracy to steal items, and Laura was also charged with acquiring criminal property. Both sisters pleaded guilty to all charges and were sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. It's a harsh lesson for the sisters, who will now have to face the consequences of their actions.
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