Rashers wrote:

I think you are partially right, Procta.

I think there are localised gangs and individuals who steal Defenders and these are small time criminals who will move on to anything they can make a bit of money on. But I also think there are specialist organised gangs who are more or less professional at their work. They are more than likely pinching Range Rovers and any other vehicle of value. As yours was burnt out Procta, yours sadly falls into the first category.

I have said this before, but I think we all need to look very carefully at where we are buying second hand bits from. I walked around the second hand parts section of the Peterborough Show this year. No doubt, a large proportion of what was there had been sourced responsibly (sounds a bit like my local fish and chip shop), but you have to question how much of what was laying on the floor had once been someones pride and joy, before it was stolen and ended up at the Showground.

Rashers wrote:

I think you are partially right, Procta.

I think there are localised gangs and individuals who steal Defenders and these are small time criminals who will move on to anything they can make a bit of money on. But I also think there are specialist organised gangs who are more or less professional at their work. They are more than likely pinching Range Rovers and any other vehicle of value. As yours was burnt out Procta, yours sadly falls into the first category.

I have said this before, but I think we all need to look very carefully at where we are buying second hand bits from. I walked around the second hand parts section of the Peterborough Show this year. No doubt, a large proportion of what was there had been sourced responsibly (sounds a bit like my local fish and chip shop), but you have to question how much of what was laying on the floor had once been someones pride and joy, before it was stolen and ended up at the Showground.

Huttopia wrote:

I just had a rattle with the owner. He caught the person who 'may' have stolen it trying to rub out the sign writing. I say 'may' have as the police are just going to prosecute for receiving stolen goods as there is no proof he stole it, however he doesn't have a receipt or any paperwork / log book etc. Just a nonsense. The most bizarre (to my simple mind) part about it, is that the chap caught with it had a full set of keys for the doors, ignition and fuel cap, and yet none of the locks had been changed and the owner had the only two (original) sets with him. The vehicle was driven away when stolen, so now the owner is concerned the keys get passed on and someone else comes back for it. Oddly though nothing was taken from it, there was sheep medicine (niche I grant you), penknives, new car battery and other kit untouched.

Keep yours safe

Sounds like that's had the keys duplicated or something like, and stolen to order. I would get those changed straight away if I were him re double security too. Also give the who was rubbing the sign writing a bit of a working over too, just for touching it. What gets me is Were they planning on getting it out the country etc? I know some local faggot was selling stolen defenders with geniune IDs, so it makes wonder where the motors are for those IDs that are geniune. Shipped abroad i guess? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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