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, have 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 places round Onondaga County, authorities stated. Police declined to launch particulars of how the automobiles have been stolen.
Police are on the lookout for the worker, who now not works for Avis Funds and is needed on grand larceny and scheme to defraud costs. A number of different folks have been arrested in reference to the case, officers stated.
Authorities stated 42 of the 47 stolen vehicles have been recovered.
Requested concerning the worker and the thefts, Avis Funds launched a press release solely saying that firm officers have been conscious of the allegations and cooperating with airport police within the investigation.