Another classic car stolen
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Another classic car stolen
Hi, I know that it's not a moggy this time, but it's still someone's pride and joy.
Last Sunday, a pale blue Austin A35, JJV 825, was stolen from a car park in Crewkerne, Somerset. The young owner was given it as a birthday present a year ago and is extremely upset.
As you probably know, we have had a lot of Morris Minors stolen in this area, and unfortunately the Police have no idea at all where they are, or why they are being stolen. Disappointingly the Police don't seem interested in this young girl's A35 either.
Elaine
Last Sunday, a pale blue Austin A35, JJV 825, was stolen from a car park in Crewkerne, Somerset. The young owner was given it as a birthday present a year ago and is extremely upset.
As you probably know, we have had a lot of Morris Minors stolen in this area, and unfortunately the Police have no idea at all where they are, or why they are being stolen. Disappointingly the Police don't seem interested in this young girl's A35 either.
Elaine
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could he speed it it Seriously though I have just had a quote from rh insurance and they say that because of all the minor thefts they want a steering wheel lock as a condition of the insurance. Why are these prats stealing moggies,they don't have a high value for ringing to sell on,engines and gear boxes are cheap and plentyfull,not like a merc or jag. So what are they doing with them,they dont have a boy racer street image.I'm begining to suspect that some rebuilder somewhere is stealing them to fund his business it does seem to be localised to one area of the country,very strange,I was 30 years in the police and can't remember ever dealing or hearing about a moggie twoc of theft,very strange indeed
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Could be a variety of reasons. The price of scrap is particularly high at the moment but Amy's seems to have been taken by 'kids'. Minors, or any classic car, can be very easy to steal if they do not have any immobiliser / security devices in place. Probably more appealing to the opportunist 'joyrider' as less hassle than trying to break into a more modern car. Minors also seem to have an 'old persons car' reputation that make it a figure of fun to some youngsters. Spotted this article as a case in point:Why are these prats stealing moggies
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/ ... 3A52%3A637
Owners need to remember to take adequate security precautions. Don't just think "no one's going to bother to steal my car".
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Sorry to hear that there seems to be an ongoing problem in your area especially as none of them seem to be found, if classic cars are being stolen in some numbers the local police should be taking some notice and possibly cotacting the local clubs to highlight the problem.
It sounds like you need to take extra precautions as perhaps the local car thieves are used to the normal precautions taken (please don't be specific on here with details use PM's) and possibly take your rota arm with you when you leave the car if its that bad.
It sounds like you need to take extra precautions as perhaps the local car thieves are used to the normal precautions taken (please don't be specific on here with details use PM's) and possibly take your rota arm with you when you leave the car if its that bad.
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Rosemary came round to see us today. She is handing out a laeflet, trying to find her car. The police have been very unhelpful. Somebody said that the car was seen in Yeovil. When the police were told this, they asked how she got the information and what were they supposed to do with it. Arnt our police womderful.<br><br>
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they dont seemto be helpfull these days, we have socalled police station in our next village but you try to get one when you want one at one at night we had one policeman to cover practicaly avery large area i blieve in excess of 20 villages and sevaral small towns not very helpfull , but maybe i am over critical...grandad
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A particularly sad story. Has the young lady's Austin been found?
The performance of the police is of no surprise to anyone.
As none of the Minors that are being stolen have been found, as they would probably be if they were being taken by young morons, it seems likely that they are being stolen for their metal content.
We all need to be vigilant.
The performance of the police is of no surprise to anyone.
As none of the Minors that are being stolen have been found, as they would probably be if they were being taken by young morons, it seems likely that they are being stolen for their metal content.
We all need to be vigilant.
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It's a shame this is still going on - and yes 75% of thefts seem to be in one part of the country.
The police never did take much interest. about 5 years agao one person found their stolen car in a car advert 3 months later (with new ID)
The police phoned the seller to make an appointment to come and look at it..! When they arrived the car was allegedly already exported to France and as they could not confirm anything they took no further action.
The police never did take much interest. about 5 years agao one person found their stolen car in a car advert 3 months later (with new ID)
The police phoned the seller to make an appointment to come and look at it..! When they arrived the car was allegedly already exported to France and as they could not confirm anything they took no further action.
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seems crime does pay and as times seem to get harder as they say it is going to fit a switch to pump, ,,,grandadrayofleamington wrote:It's a shame this is still going on - and yes 75% of thefts seem to be in one part of the country.
The police never did take much interest. about 5 years agao one person found their stolen car in a car advert 3 months later (with new ID)
The police phoned the seller to make an appointment to come and look at it..! When they arrived the car was allegedly already exported to France and as they could not confirm anything they took no further action.
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The Austin A35 has been found! This is a link to the Austin A30/A35 Owners Club article. Apparantly it was after a member spotted it for sale at £2000 on a website. After the owner identified it as hers, Worcestershire Police (where the car had ended up) raided the premises, seized the car and also some suspected stolen Minors. The owner was arrested but claimed he bought the car in good faith and was later released without charge. We don't want Jane to be arrested when she is driving again so just to let you know it has been found. A happy end to a sad tale!
http://forum.austina30a35ownersclub.co. ... 2&start=15
http://forum.austina30a35ownersclub.co. ... 2&start=15
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