Tom Cruise’s BMW stolen during Mission: Impossible filmingon August 27, 2021 at 10:23 am

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The BMW X7 was stolen from Church Street, Birmingham, near to the hotel where the actor was staying.

Tom Cruise meeting British Transport Police

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Hollywood actor Tom Cruise’s BMW was stolen while he was filming in Birmingham.

The actor has been in the city filming the seventh instalment in the Mission: Impossible film series.

A BMW X7 was stolen from Church Street on Tuesday and recovered a short time later, West Midlands Police said.

The vehicle was found in nearby Smethwick. CCTV is being examined and inquiries continue.

The Sun also claimed the vehicle had thousands of pounds of luggage inside when it was taken.

Parts of Grand Central shopping centre, above New Street Station in Birmingham was from Sunday to Wednesday to allow filming to go ahead.

BMW X7

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Many fans have spoken of their “excitement” at seeing the film icon, who visited Indian Restaurant Asha’s and met officers from British Transport Police during his time in the city.

The officers shared the picture on social media adding: “I promise you, this isn’t photoshopped.”

Lord Mayor of Birmingham meets Tom Cruise and co-star Hayley Atwell

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The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Muhammad Afzal, also had the opportunity to meet Cruise and his co-star Hayley Atwell

He said it had been a “fantastic visit and fascinating look behind the scenes”.

“Can’t wait to see the film when it’s released,” Mr Afzal added.

Fans watch filming at Grand Central

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Earlier, Cruise caused a stir for one Warwickshire family when he landed his helicopter in their garden.

Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise

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