An worker allegedly stole 47 automobiles from an Avis Funds website at an upstate New York airport and rented them out across the area, police stated Friday.
The automotive rental firm reported to authorities that the automobiles, value greater than $1 million, had been stolen from its location at Syracuse Hancock Worldwide Airport between June and August.
An investigation by airport police discovered {that a} 31-year-old Avis Funds worker led the theft scheme, which concerned renting out the purloined automobiles at different areas round Onondaga County, authorities stated. Police declined to launch particulars of how the automobiles had been stolen.
Police are searching for the worker, who not works for Avis Funds and is needed on grand larceny and scheme to defraud fees. A number of different individuals have been arrested in reference to the case, officers stated.
Authorities stated 42 of the 47 stolen vehicles have been recovered.
Requested in regards to the worker and the thefts, Avis Funds launched an announcement solely saying that firm officers had been conscious of the allegations and cooperating with airport police within the investigation.
