Formula One eBay Scam
Published September 5th, 2006
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Two cleaners made an estimated £10,000 stealing Formula One souvenirs from McLaren — and flogging them on eBay.
But Mclaren chiefs were furious after the pair were arrested — then let off with a caution.
The duo, aged 27 and 33, worked as contract cleaners at the F1 team’s HQ in Woking, Surrey.
They started selling clothes, flags and £200 replicas of McLaren Mercedes cars last year.
Cops said a worker gave the pair the items — but was not arrested. Surrey Police said: “The member of staff no longer works for McLaren.â€
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