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While this notice/page is now out of date I have retained it for information to Motorhome owners to show that something is being done for the owner.
See the letter by the:
Motorcaravan Index
Lancashire Constabulary
Stolen Vehicle Squad
PO Box 77
Preston
PR4 5SB
See the letter further down the page from Roger of the Lancashire Constabulary.
Received from Benny, am 29th Sept. 2005
----- Original Message -----
From: "Benny Sutton" <benny.sutton[at]btinternet.com>
To: <brian[at]ourwanderer.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 10:55 AM
Subject: Stolen Autohomes Wanderer
9 Boston Gardens,
Brentford,
Middx
TW8 9LS
Dear Brian
You might remember me. I am a regular visitor to your website and have swapped hints and tips.
My Autohomes Wander has been stolen and I am devastated. It was taken days before we were due to go on a family holiday. It was full of personal items and we are unfortunately underinsured.
The police are not interested and we feel there is no hope of recovery.
I wonder if you could harness the power of your website to mobilise our fellow Wanderer owners? As a Wanderer owner I notice other Wanderers whilst out and about so I presume that this is the one group of people 'tuned in' and able to help.
Our van is easily identifiable. The most visible unique feature is that it has a Waeco air conditioner unit fitted. Not a standard item as you know.
The external 'clincher' is two coach bolts on the side of the van beside the rear window on the driver's side (where I fitted a seat belt inside). If you or your other visitors see this please dial 999.
My advice to other owners (so that you do not suffer a similar loss) is to beef up your security. Do not assume your van is safe. We took all precautions (independent steering wheel lock and alarm) yet it was stolen from parked 20 feet away from under our open bedroom window! We suggest fit a tracker unit and additional immobiliser.
I hope that you can circularise our details to other Wanderer owners. This is our last hope of getting our van back.
Regards
Benny Sutton
0208 560 8618
benny.sutton[at]btinternet.com
=============================FULL DETAILS===================================
Stolen with Autohomes Wanderer motorhome overnight on 8th/9th September 2005
Crime reference number: tx0523234/05
Insurance policy number: 13488909/00
Vehicle Reg: R581 MSS
Vehicle is on Peugeot chassis. It is the standard version of this conversion but with many custom improvements that make it unique.
External features:
Roof: Waeco air conditioning unit. Omni aerial. Angular grey painted steel roof rack on rear.
Several patched holes including four silicon filled holes where top box was once sited.
Rear: Fiamma 4 bike rack. High level dent top nearside corner. Small scrape on lower offside corner. Ladder that fouls the rear window
Nearside: Fiamma awning. There is a green stripe that should run length of vehicle but has been removed from side door.
Offside: Coach bolt visible below rear offside window (where seat belt has been fitted inside)
Internal identifying features:There are several non-standard shelves we have fitted that make it easily identifiable. A battery voltage-gauge has been fitted beside the electrical panel.
An inverter has been fitted under the offside rear side seat that has a cable running to a 240V outlet on the nearside.
We fitted an oven in the cupboard under the hob and used the door we took off to make a drop down hinged worksurface.
A fire extinguisher has been fitted beside the side door.
A high level multi-drawer cupboard has been fitted above the rear nearside window.
Two speakers have been fitted in the high level cupboards.
Roof: This vehicle has had some roof problems and inside there is a new ceiling over previous one. 3 ceiling lights, 3 spots in corners. Carbon Dioxide alarm and burglar alarm.
Distinctive door blind only available in Europe of grey hanging 'fluffy' strands
Hi Benny,
I was very sorry to read about your loss on Brian's web site.
You may not be aware that Lancashire Police, on behalf of police forces across the UK, are compiling a list of stolen motorcaravans. The hope is that this will assist in their recovery and identification. They are interested in hearing about any motorcaravan stolen in the last five years or in the future.
Crime reports often give details of the base vehicle but omit details of the conversion. For example, a 'van may be recorded as a Peugeot Boxer ignoring the fact that it is a Cockburn Holdsworth Minuet.
They are hoping to receive the following details:-
Registration mark
Make and full model of conversion
Owner's name and contact telephone number(s)
Together with any unusual or distinguishing features. A picture may be helpful and can be sent by email. Pictures sent by post cannot be returned.
Information can be sent by email to:- stolenmotorcaravans@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
or by post to:-
Motorcaravan Index
Lancashire Constabulary
Stolen Vehicle Squad
PO Box 77
Preston
PR4 5SB
I sincerely hope that your Wanderer may be recovered.
Regards,
Roger
Brian,
Feel free to use this info on your site.
Cheers,
Roger
Many thanks Rodger for persuing this problem, Brian
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