Madrid: A criminal mafia that steals luxury cars for clients in eastern Europe is suspected of stealing David Beckham's BMW, even though his armour-plated 4x4 was equipped with the latest hi-tech security devices.
The Real Madrid striker had parked his BMW X5 in a shopping centre carpark in the Madrid suburb of Alcobendas while he took his two sons out for lunch on Good Friday.
When they returned, his vehicle was gone.
Beckham told the police he had left nothing of value inside the car, apart from identity documents and a sports bag, El Mundo reported yesterday.
For months Madrid police have been trailing a network of criminals who use specialised technology to break into luxury vehicles.
Beckham is the fourth Real Madrid player in three years to have his car stolen. Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and Roberto Carlos have all been robbed of their luxury vehicles. - The Independent
Source: The Mercury