Traveller stolen - Knowle, Bristol, 14th July 07

Post by **esther** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:32 am

Maroon Traveller NWV513G
Chassis M/AW5/1244629M
Engine 10MA-U-H362756
Red interior

[servo assisted brakes, alternator, inertia reel seatbelts front & rear, series 3 driver's seat]

My lovely Morris - gone

Post by **busguy** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:10 am

Really sorry to hear of your loss. Are the police really showing interest in solving the crime?

Bristol keeps coming up as the area where Moggies are stolen, probably to order. Various ones have been listed on here and there must be others.

Has anyone ever got one back that went missing in Bristol, even if incomplete?

If not, someone needs to nail the culprit or others will permanently lose theirs.

Post by **esther** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:34 am

To the police, it seems to be just an administrative matter.

"here's your crime refernece number. Would you like someone from Victim Support to ring you up and patronize you?"

Post by **busguy** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:54 am

Keep on to the police every day for as long as you can. Even write a letter to the Chief Constable explaining that yours is one of many losses in the area. Ask what's being done to solve the problem once and for all.

See if the local paper will do anything on Moggies going missing there. Even a letter/photo to the paper pleading for anyone who sees lots of different Minors around a certain area, or better still, street to contact the police if it looks the slightest bit suspicious. Make as much noise as possible. If you have any contacts on local radio, TV or other press try and get exposure while the crime is 'hot'.

These are all long shots but just maybe one will work for you. You must be optimistic.

Post by **youngun** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:32 pm

The best thing to do with the Police, is get your story in the media......it soon makes them wake up and end their Health and safety and PC meetings and actually get out there and solve the crime, before they get another ripping from the tabloids!

I really hope your trav turns up esther, i was broken into once....i only had my mobile phone and some sundrys taken, but the feeling that came with it was awful.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:39 pm

yup - Bristol and Bath area do seem to be the favourite places -it surely can't be coincidence and therefore could well be the same people every time.

Post by **esther** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:22 pm

Thanks for these supportive thoughts.

My impresion is that the local constabulary are not really interested in catching criminals unless doing so involves thrilling chases in helicopters and / or high-powered cars.

However, it would be interesting to know how many Morrises have been stolen in Avon / Somerset recently, and what has actually been done about it. I feel a Freedom of Information request coming on.

Post by **bigginger** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:56 pm

Could just be the sheer number of Mogs in the area (espacially Bath) and the easiness of breaking into them. Very sorry to hear about it though. What was the reg plate, at least in part? I'll keep my eyes open

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:05 pm

NWV 513 G

Post by **bigginger** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:37 pm

Ta - blind AND thick, me...

Post by **sefton** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:27 pm

My traveller stolen too from Bedminster - just down the road! On 9th July!!!

Maybe we should put pressure on police together!

Post by **Welung666** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:33 pm

sefton, did you spot the other post for the car stolen the same day from Clifton? I think Avon & Somerset Constabulary need to pull the proverbial finger out!!!

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:57 pm

sefton wrote:My traveller stolen too from Bedminster - just down the road! On 9th July!!! Maybe we should put pressure on police together!

Sounds like a good idea - and something the papers might pick up on as well

Post by **busguy** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:10 am

Definitely get together and go to the press. This spate of thefts is newsworthy and with luck will get real exposure.

It could also put the wind up the thieving morons and you might find your cars too hot to for them to hold on to. Sooner the better, as time is important in getting them back in one piece.

Post by **busguy** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:05 pm

Esther, Sefton, have you heard any more from the Avon police?

Did you contact the media and if so were they interested in the missing minors?

Post by **esther** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:00 pm

Nothing from the police. No interest from the media. Seems like it's a victimless crime.....

Post by **busguy** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:27 pm

So these scumbags are just allowed to do as they like.

'Great' Britain at its worst. Drop a bit of paper or put the wrong thing in a litter or wheelybin and you're hounded and damn near locked up but proper crime solving is relegated to a 'victimless occurence'. Makes you sick.

Post by **esther** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:33 pm

And to rub salt into my wounds, I just got a revised council tax bill which, I noted with displeasure, contained a 6.8% increase in the amount that I have to pay for policing.

For what?

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:53 pm

Esther did you try the other approach with the local paper, asking why they dont have any interest in the classic car movement especially from a club with 14,500 + members who are deeply concerned at the increasing thefts in classic cars in the local area especially as the local police force dont seem to be concerned at this increasing problem.

Post by **busguy** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:08 pm

Esther/Sefton,

Neither of your cars are showing on the stolen vehicle hotline http://www.twoc.co.uk/ .

Might be a good idea to record them there as should anyone else who is affected this way. They may highlight the Bristol stolen Morris trend.

Morris Minor Owners Club

Traveller stolen - Knowle, Bristol, 14th July 07

Traveller stolen - Knowle, Bristol, 14th July 07

Stolen Minors - Hotline http://www.twoc.co.uk