Robbers in France
This story happened on: 13/10/2012
For those of you that may be tempted to stay overnight in an Aires or Services whilst travelling through France, or anywhere else for that matter....DON'T!!! We didn't heed the advice regarding the possibility of being robbed in the middle of the night while we were asleep at great cost to ourselves.
It is highly professional, organised crime. It is likely that some sort of sedative IS sprayed through the vents so you hear absolutely nothing. The chances ar you'll be so tired that you may not hear them anyway!!
Our lock and that of our friends in the caravan next to us were forced open and my handbag containing passports, credit cards and a significant amount of cash was taken from right beside the bed where we slept. The trauma from this sort robbery is absolutely awful and I wouldn't want ANYONE to experience the same thing.
Plan your route and BOOK A SITE!!! Far safer than any pull in no matter how well lit it may or busy it appears to be. These are professionals. They are watching you and they will lay in wait to rob you and ruin your holiday. It's just not worth the risk!!!
craig64