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bri70123

01/9/2013 at 10:33am
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hi

this campervan was stolen from leadgate co durham last thursday if anyone has seen it please let me know. It has a towbar with a bike carrier rack:

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someone (irish) came to view and drove off in it (!)

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geoff+emmy

01/9/2013 at 10:41am
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You let him test drive it ?

bri70123

01/9/2013 at 10:47am
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It was my dads, he let him start the engine up then grabbed the wheel when he realised what was about to happen, ended up chasing him down the road whilst getting punched.

bri70123

01/9/2013 at 10:51am
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It is a fiat ducato Badger 1996 reg n967 nwt:

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saz121299

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I am disgusted at the brass neck of these thieves....

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lmhaig

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Quote: Originally posted by saz121299 on 01/9/2013
I am disgusted at the brass neck of these thieves....

Same here. Your Dad must have been horrified.
It's absolutely disgusting that happened right under his nose with little to nothing he could do to stop it.
My sympathies, hope it's found.

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bri70123

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thanks - yes he was horrified. happened in broad daylight on a busy road and van only goes bout 40mph! But he think their was an accomplice watching further up the road to make sure it went to plan...

Its not exactly common looking so its probably been stripped...

Aceselect

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Thieving scum bags, hanging is too good for them. I m so sorry for your dad. Lets hope they track it and them down.

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bri70123

01/9/2013 at 9:18pm
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thanks for that david, ive put ads on gumtree and craigslist and on this forum - cant think of anywhere else maybe local paper - but its proably miles away now..

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geoff+emmy

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How will he go on with the insurance if it was stolen with the keys ?....

ferretlady

02/9/2013 at 11:08am
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This makes my blood boil!!!! I hope your dad is okay and its found soon!!!

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Jax365

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Quote: Originally posted by Aceselect on 01/9/2013
Thieving scum bags, hanging is too good for them. I m so sorry for your dad. Lets hope they track it and them down.

I agree. Adding my sympathies here. I hope your Dad is ok, what a terrible experience. Have the police found it yet?

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Grampian91

02/9/2013 at 11:29am
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Quote: Originally posted by geoff+emmy on 02/9/2013
How will he go on with the insurance if it was stolen with the keys ?....

They can treat is as fraud not theft so may not be covered.

Was he insured to drive it?

easyt

02/9/2013 at 12:26pm
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car jacking, aggravated vehicle theft
it depends what the police class it as
some good reply s from solicitors here

http://www.justanswer.com/uk-law/4t7uh-car-stolen-when-potential-buyer-jumped-inside.html

bri70123

02/9/2013 at 6:15pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 02/9/2013

Quote: Originally posted by geoff+emmy on 02/9/2013How will he go on with the insurance if it was stolen with the keys ?....

They can treat is as fraud not theft so may not be covered.

Was he insured to drive it?

dont know bout insurance cos he handed the keys over, had all house keys on as well so all the locks had to be changed :(

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