Spate Of LandRover Thefts

Spate Of LandRover Thefts

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e600

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1,309 posts

151 months

Monday 20th May 2013
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I had this sent earlier today, might be worth taking extra care:


Owners of Landrover Defenders are being warned to remain vigilant following a series of thefts across Surrey and the surrounding area since January.
Officers are currently investigating more than 20 reports of thefts of Landrover Defenders, with mostly older models being targeted, in particular 1990-2005 models of the 90 and 110 type.
Vehicles have been stolen from across the county, including Cranleigh, Staines, Farnham, Dorking, Witley, Alfold, Frimley Green, Ewhurst, Tadworth and Mytchett. Officers are also investigating a number of other thefts in Thames Valley, Sussex and Hampshire.
Investigating Officer Detective Constable Kerry Whindle said: "We are currently investigating 23 offences and it is clear that these vehicles are being specifically targeted. We have also established that these vehicle thieves are mostly targeting older models which are not fitted with immobilisers.
"I would urge owners of these vehicles to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity relating to their vehicles. Can I also recommend that owners consider additional security measures for their vehicles, including steering or pedal box locks, alarms, immobilisers, hidden battery isolator switches or even something as simple as blocking your Defender with another car on the driveway.”
DC Whindle added: "We are carrying out a full investigation into these thefts and hope that by reminding owners of Landrover Defenders of some basic crime prevention advice that we may be able to prevent further offences from taking place. I am also appealing to anyone with any information about any of these thefts to come forward straightaway.”
Thefts include:
10-11 May Theft of a green Landrover Defender from Waterhouse Lane Tadworth;
8-9 May Theft of a green Landrover Defender from The Village, Ewhurst;
8-9 May Theft of a blue Landrover Defender from Buckhurst Road, Frimley Green;
2 May Theft of a red Landrover Defender from Andover, Hampshire;
24 April Theft of a white Landrover Defender from Tadley, Hampshire;
22-23 April Theft of a silver Landrover Defender from Dunsfold Road, Alfold, recovered in Bramley;
20 April Theft of a blue Landrover Defender from Etchingham, Sussex;
17 April Theft of a white Landrover Defender from Upper Beeding, Sussex;
17 April Theft of a green Landrover Defender from Aylesbury, Thames Valley;
14 April Theft of a red Landrover Defender from Salisbury Terrace, Mytchett;
13-14 April Theft of a green Landrover Defender from Horsham, Sussex;
7 April Theft of a white Landrover Defender from Framfield, Sussex;
29 March Theft of a white Landrover Defender from Hastings, Sussex;
26 March Theft of a red Landrover Defender from Wokingham, Berkshire;
20 March Theft of a red Landrover Defender from Woolton Hill, Hampshire;
8 March Theft of a blue Landrover Defender from Lewes, Sussex;
8 March Theft of a Landrover Defender from Oxford;
29-30 January Theft of a green Landrover Defender from Petworth Road, Witley;
22 January Theft of a blue Landrover Defender from Westcott Heath, Dorking;
21-22 January Theft of a Landrover Defender from West Street, Farnham;
20-21 January Theft of a green Landrover Discovery from Cranleigh, recovered in Cranleigh;
18-21 January Theft of a blue Landrover Defender from Horton Road, Staines.

Edited by e600 on Monday 20th May 14:22

Tobyinmud

9 posts

134 months

Friday 31st May 2013
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My Landy was one of the above. Luckily recovered two days later. What I will say chaps is don't let it happen to you. Put as much in the way of the thief as you can. My whole family were really gutted when it got nicked. It is our fun vehicle that we can all go out in and enjoy together.

Sarge 4x4

2,371 posts

204 months

Monday 18th November 2013
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Still going on in Surrey, they must be caught.

Fatdude

2 posts

124 months

Monday 2nd December 2013
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must be a big demand for them somewhere overseas

EXKAY120

503 posts

116 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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Today 2nd October 2014 someone has stolen my Land Rover Defender Tomb Raider from out of my garage, they stole the car keys from my house, got into the garage and drove the Land Rover out from under my nose ! i was painting the outside of the hose and saw them speed off !!
PLEASE GUYS KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ME, its reg number is PYW 2 its dark boneeti grey. very distintive as its a Tomb Raider, i live in the Orpington area of Kent, any sitings please let me know
Many thanks....sickened !

tescorank

1,979 posts

230 months

evilmunkey

1,377 posts

158 months

Saturday 23rd May 2015
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This could be starting up north too, Good mate of mine Dom Brunt ( paddy from Emmerdale) had his nicked this morning or last night. From the hebden bridge area. he's posted it of facebook and its getting shared a lot.



We woke up this morning to find our Land Rover had been stolen from our driveway.
Hebden Bridge / Halifax area.
Fuming obviously and the kids are upset and rattled.
If you see it (chance would be a fine thing) can you get in touch?
This is an old picture from the garage who last owned it.
It's a lot more rough and ready now and has a roof rack on.

Thank you.

Reg - N265 KDE

evilmunkey

1,377 posts

158 months

Sunday 31st May 2015
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Great news is Dom has had his motor returned, dont know if it was down to the online tweetsand posts on facebook but was abandoned in a car park in halifax unharmed.

jonesof63

947 posts

136 months

Sunday 12th July 2015
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There have been 3 defenders taken in the last ten days from the Ripponden area of Halifax and just over the hill in Littleborough. The rather nice 'Twisted' in photo is one of those missing .

TimCrighton

996 posts

215 months

Monday 27th July 2015
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I've just had my Defender stolen (see general gassing thread). 2000 Td5 County. Fully rebuilt recently with Puma Panels and painted in Keswick Green. Fitted with Grey Boost Alloy Wheels with a cut lip wilike the Tomb Raider. Pictures in GG thread.

Taken from Oare in Wiltshire, near Marlborough.

Big Rod

6,196 posts

215 months

Tuesday 16th February 2016
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Mate had his Defender nicked last night from central Dunfermline.

1994 Defender 90 M617 RRM was stolen some time between 11pm 15th Feb 2016 and 7am on the 16th.

Ring 101 or PM me if anyone knows anything.



Edited by Big Rod on Tuesday 16th February 09:02