Thousands of pounds of stolen chocolate recovered in Fenstanton car stop
The pair from Edgware were arrested on suspicion of theft with goods worth over £7,000
Last updated 10th Mar 2026
Police have recovered thousands of pounds worth of chocolate and confectionery after stopping a vehicle in Fenstanton.
The incident occurred on 20th February when officers patrolling noticed a black Audi A3 in Longstanton with nonfunctional brake lights.
The driver explained his intent to visit Cambridge for repairs, but checks on the vehicle raised suspicions due to mismatched registration and insurance details linked to addresses in London and Dorset.
Officers followed the Audi towards Huntingdon, where they stopped it on Huntingdon Road.
Inside the boot, they discovered three bin bags containing 1,032 suspected stolen items, comprising 716 packets of chewing gum, 190 chocolate bars, Easter eggs, and assorted boxes of chocolates.
The occupants, a 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, both from Edgware, were arrested on suspicion of theft.
A subsequent search of their London home uncovered an additional 1,055 chocolate bars, 621 packets of chewing gum, protein bars, cleaning products, clothing, and other goods.
In total, 2,956 items were recovered, valued at over £7,000.
The pair have been bailed with conditions prohibiting entry into Cambridgeshire until 20th May.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Rob Taylor commented on the arrest, noting, "Organised crime doesn’t always look how people might expect. It can involve everyday goods such as chocolate and other retail products being stolen and then sold on for profit."
Taylor emphasized the substantial impact such offences can have on businesses and communities, assuring continued efforts to target those involved.