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1995 Sterling Eccles Emerald Elite
Vin SGUS000CU50951075

Stolen from the drive at My home address in Milton Keynes 19 December 2006
Thieves removed Hitch lock and wheel lock cut electrical supply mains.
all the caravan's window have a security etching CU50951075
The van color white/cream with Burgundy stripes and "Eccles" lettering
any help with recovering this caravan greatly appreciated

Tel 07886031544

BURSTNER VENTANA 530TL, 2001
Chassis: WBUF323TL12184471

Stolen from Thornton's Holt Storage/Camp site in Nottingham between 20-23rd November following removal of wheelclamp/hitchlock.
This unusual van has green/cream upholstery and dark red loose fitting carpets. As the thieves are reported to have towed it through a fence and hedge the exterior may have sustained some damage.
The van was fully loaded and sadly all documentation for it was with the van when stolen and therefore it may be offered for sale.
If you see this van or are offerred it for sale I would be gratefull if you could telephone the local police and e-mail me

Pennine sterling 510 folding camper

stolen from our garage in Corringham Essex
It folds down to a trailer which is white with Pennine on the gas bottle compartment and Sterling 510 on the side.

There is small damage to the door and also the plastic by the jockey wheel.

The camper is fully loaded ready to go away

The serial number S/1487-05

If you see this folding camper please contact the police

Sterling Eccles Sapphire 2003

(5 berth with L shaped rear dinette)

VIN number SGDS003SW30296986

Stolen during the night of 1st November 2006, from a caravan store in Bacton, Suffolk.

Distinguishing features

· The upholstery is blue/beige, not the standard for that model when bought (it was the upholstery for the Eccles Elite instead).

· The sliding door to the rear dinette had been removed

· The loose fitting carpets had been removed

· The cushions and step ladder for the 5th bed (rear bunk) had been removed

· Slight damage to metal grill under oven at floor level

Contact PC/289/Shepherd at Suffolk Constabulary - tel 01473 613500 quoting crime ref number ST/06/3787 or my mobile 07974 132212.

Here is a photograph of two of the offenders who took our Coachman VIP 530/4 from our home in Wakefield on 25th July. There were three males, who brazenly strolled about our property, taking the van in less than 10 minutes with the help of oxy-acetaline cutting gear. Vin No. SG4S00CM50519926. West Yorkshire police crime no. DA/06/21905. Any info please contact me on my e-mail address: Avison4024@aol.com. Regards Jackie

Another result by a caravanning4u member

Following my article about the break in involving my Hobby and the theft of a Mardon caravan, the following has occurred..The thief advertised the Mardon in our local paper even though he lives about 35 miles away in Malton in North Yorkshire..I agree to meet him to view the van just so see if it is my mates..he meets me outside a shop in Malton and then drives about 5 miles to a secluded farm in the middle of nowhere and guess what it was my mates Mardon. Later that night I go back to the farm with my mate and his wife and join up with an officer fron North Yorkshire Police.. They give my mate his caravan back after a positive ID and the clown responsible has been arrested..it looks as if he may be a " professional " caravan thief complete with Irish accent !!!!!!!!!
Well done Hobbynut

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COMPASS ENCORE 460/2

SGSSKE3CPX9926380

Stolen from Aglish, Co Waterford during week from 25th sept-1st oct. Have reported it to garda who have been very helpful, and any other help greatly appreciated. We had no insurance and still have quite a lot of payments to make. Was our home from home and would really love it back.

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Caravan thieves used grinder to remove clamp
20 September 2006
EDITORIAL - whtimes@archant.co.uk

THIEVES drove off with a caravan parked on a drive in Knebworth, despite the fact it was clamped.

The offenders broke into a garage in Park Lane to take a grinder, which they then used to remove the security clamp from the caravan.

Police said the caravan was "very distinctive". It is cream-coloured with blue and gold horizontal pin stripes, and the words California Millennium Edition are written in blue letters on the side.

Taken with the caravan were a silver-grey three-metre inflatable dinghy, a Johnson eight horsepower outboard engine and an Isabella awning.

Police said an eyewitness spotted the caravan being towed down Park Lane by a green Volvo estate, between 3pm and 4pm on Tuesday last week.

Call the eastern area crime desk with information on 01992 533002.

Police warning on motor-home scam

Thieves are targeting motor-homes
The police are warning the public about a motor-home scam operating in Northern Ireland.
A number of stolen motor-homes have been sold to unsuspecting buyers and eight arrests have been made.

The PSNI said a large theft and ringing network has been detected between Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Superintendent Tony Weston said: "The scam is very detailed and has caught a number of people by surprise."

He added: "The unsuspecting buyer has been conned into believing the vehicle they are purchasing is legitimate, as the vehicles in question are being sold with authentic documentation.

"The scam has resulted in individuals from Northern Ireland losing over £500,000, which for some, has been their life savings.

"To date we have made eight arrests for handling stolen goods and the investigation is still ongoing."

Police advice is to avoid cash payments, be satisfied the seller is the owner and do not meet the seller at the roadside or a roundabout.

They said a buyer must ensure the seller owns the house the motor-home is bought from, be cautious if there are damaged locks and make sure to get all the original keys and check they fit before purchase.

LORD MUNSTERLAND CARAVAN 570
5/6 BERTH
My caravan was stolen from outside my house in

GROSVENOR RD RHYL,

26th JUNE 2006.

WHITE WITH GREY STRIPES
2004 MODEL
VIN - W0919112140L06449
VEH REG - H711 HGF
FULLY LOADED
23 FT LONG
Any information please call

PHIL HARRIS ON 07838189143 OR 01745 353486

Caravan thieves ruin children's holidays

PARENTS of two disabled children are pleading with callous thieves to return their caravan or leave them without holidays for the foreseeable future.
The caravan had been specially adapted for brother and sister Ben and Megan Herbert.
Fifteen-year-old Ben Herbert has cerebral palsy and a mental age of around 18 months, and is severely physically disabled and autistic.
Megan, who is 13, has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism.
Their conditions mean neither child can cope with change - it causes them unbearable stress resulting in upset and screaming in Ben's case and anger in Megan's case.
Even if the Avondale Leda caravan was replaced tomorrow, it would take the youngsters at least a year to become comfortable enough with it to go away in it.
Mum Barbara, of Burley-in-Wharfedale, said: "The two children are devastated and really think this is the end of holidays forever.
"As long as the caravan isn't in pieces, we would really like it back - no questions asked."
She begged the culprits: "Just contact the YEP and as long as it's not 500 miles away we will just come and get it.
"It's not about the value of it – it's worth less than £1,000. It's about the emotional value it has for our family and the time it took to get the children to the point where they were happy to go away in it."
The 45-year-old said: "Ben was totally settled. Before we went on holiday, we had to remind him of it and we would go and have tea in there to get him used to it again."
The theft was even more heartbreaking for the family, as it scuppered their planned trip to Wales next week.
They had already packed the van - stolen from their driveway as they slept on Sunday night - with most of their camping gear, sleeping bags and sports equipment.
Over the last 10 years, the family have toured countries including Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, France and Spain in the caravan.
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Barbara said: "It didn't matter where we were, it was like being at home, in a calm environment.
"Now we will have to start from scratch. Going on holiday was always hard but we made it the best we could with our children's needs."
She and husband Gareth found air travel with Ben a nightmare and staying in hotels is not an option.
The one time they tried it, the teenager screamed all night because he did not know where he was.
Although Megan is highly intelligent and attends the mainstream Ilkley Grammar School, she struggles with social skills and needs most topics explaining carefully, often repeatedly.
She refuses to accept new items instead of old, familiar ones, so will find it very hard to adapt to a replacement caravan and all the other missing items.
Barbara, who has a third child Cameron, nine, said: "The layout of the caravan had to be the same each year for her to feel relaxed."
The six-berth van had various alterations.
One bunk had been removed and the toilet and shower area had been converted into storage space.
It was around 14 years old, cream and with the registration P719 EGM.
Anyone with information should call Keighley police helpdesk on 01535 617059.

Bailey install security as standard on Senator Series 5

With caravan security being top of many people's agenda at present, Bailey of Bristol has taken the lead by fitting the latest Al-ko security device as standard on its new Senator Series 5 range.

The Al-ko Secure immobilises a caravan wheel by fixing it to the axle using a key operated cylindrical bolt. To accommodate this unit, Series 5 models have been manufactured with modified Al-ko axles that are capable of accepting the locking mechanism.

This device will be factory fitted as standard on all Senator Series 5 models constructed after 1st September 2005 and will be available as a free of charge retro fit for units produced before this date.

Commenting on this new development, Bailey Managing Director Nigel Mattfield said "The introduction of Al-ko Secure immobiliser is a significant development in the fight against caravan crime".

"As manufacturers it is our responsibility to ensure that we do everything we can to assist customers in protecting their investment" he added.

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