101 Ambulance stolen - Warrington

Mother · May 16, 2006

STOLEN - RHD 101 Ambulance - UDH 357W

taken from Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire,
some time between Friday the 12th and Sunday the 14th of May

This is a NON RUNNER so will have been a planned theft.

Chassis Number: 95601292A

It is original apart from the back that has been striped
out of all it's ambulance parts as you can see from the photo's
and a few modifications to the wiring system.

Front furniture retainers have been removed, as have the front
fog lights.

http://www.101fc.net/stolen/index.htm

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In memory of Brian {Hamilton Kelly} who logged off 15th September 2005

Larry · May 16, 2006

Worrying, cos who would want a 101 but an enthusiast, and to think that we
have tea leaves in our enthuiast community is not a good thing.

How did they carry it away ?

--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes

"Mother" <"@ {mother} @"@101fc.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> STOLEN - RHD 101 Ambulance - UDH 357W
>
> taken from Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire,
> some time between Friday the 12th and Sunday the 14th of May
>
> This is a NON RUNNER so will have been a planned theft.
>
> Chassis Number: 95601292A
>
> It is original apart from the back that has been striped
> out of all it's ambulance parts as you can see from the photo's
> and a few modifications to the wiring system.
>
> Front furniture retainers have been removed, as have the front
> fog lights.
>
> http://www.101fc.net/stolen/index.htm
>
>
> --
> "We have gone from a world of concentrated knowledge and wisdom to one
> of distributed ignorance. And we know and understand less while being
> increasingly capable." Prof. Peter Cochrane, formerly of BT Labs
> In memory of Brian {Hamilton Kelly} who logged off 15th September 2005

Mother · May 16, 2006

On Tue, 16 May 2006 10:02:49 +0100, "Larry" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>Worrying, cos who would want a 101 but an enthusiast, and to think that we
>have tea leaves in our enthuiast community is not a good thing.

Not necessarily though - could be a "trader", or stolen for export, or
just scrap as the ally is worth a bit in an ambi.

>How did they carry it away ?

I suspect that if the owner knew this, he and the police may be a
little closer to nabbing the little gits.

--
"We have gone from a world of concentrated knowledge and wisdom to one
of distributed ignorance. And we know and understand less while being
increasingly capable." Prof. Peter Cochrane, formerly of BT Labs
In memory of Brian {Hamilton Kelly} who logged off 15th September 2005

Simon Isaacs · May 16, 2006

On Tue, 16 May 2006 09:47:57 +0100, Mother <"@ {mother} @"@101fc.net>
scribbled the following nonsense:

>STOLEN - RHD 101 Ambulance - UDH 357W
>
>taken from Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire,
>some time between Friday the 12th and Sunday the 14th of May
>
>This is a NON RUNNER so will have been a planned theft.
>
>Chassis Number: 95601292A
>
>It is original apart from the back that has been striped
>out of all it's ambulance parts as you can see from the photo's
>and a few modifications to the wiring system.
>
>Front furniture retainers have been removed, as have the front
>fog lights.
>
>http://www.101fc.net/stolen/index.htm

barstewards...

All these 101's getting nicked is becoming a worrying trend.....
--

Simon Isaacs

"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote"
George Jean Nathan (1882-1955)

ROT13 me....

Austin Shackles · May 16, 2006

On or around Tue, 16 May 2006 10:02:49 +0100, "Larry" <[email protected]>
enlightened us thusly:

>Worrying, cos who would want a 101 but an enthusiast, and to think that we
>have tea leaves in our enthuiast community is not a good thing.
>
>How did they carry it away ?

It's got to be a big trailer or a tranporter. I suppose it could have been
towed, but I can't say as I'd fancy it.
--
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"Brevis esse laboro, Obscurus fio" (it is when I struggle to be
brief that I become obscure) Horace (65 - 8 BC) Ars Poetica, 25

LizzyTaylor · May 16, 2006

Austin Shackles wrote:

>>How did they carry it away ?
>>
>>
>
>It's got to be a big trailer or a tranporter. I suppose it could have been
>towed, but I can't say as I'd fancy it.
>
>
This sort of thing is getting too frequent for my liking.

We used a big trailer with a winch when we collected our Ambi which was
also a non-runner and we needed another 101 to tow that.

I am very glad ours are kept in a locked yard out of public view. I
think we will be increasing the security/suveillance level.

Lizzy

Pete M · May 16, 2006

In news:[email protected],
Mother" <"@ {mother} @ <"@ {mother} @"@101fc.net> waffled on in a
semi-interesting fashion, it went something like this;
> STOLEN - RHD 101 Ambulance - UDH 357W
>
> taken from Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire,
> some time between Friday the 12th and Sunday the 14th of May
>
> This is a NON RUNNER so will have been a planned theft.
>
> Chassis Number: 95601292A
>
> It is original apart from the back that has been striped
> out of all it's ambulance parts as you can see from the photo's
> and a few modifications to the wiring system.
>
> Front furniture retainers have been removed, as have the front
> fog lights.
>
> http://www.101fc.net/stolen/index.htm

There's a bunch of scrotes operating out of Kirkby somewhere (about 15 miles
away for the geographically challenged), who're sending a lot of 4x4 stuff
to Saudi and the like. Surprisingly it's not all new stuff either, although
I have noticed a lot of Discovery 2s heading towards the freeport on "G" reg
plates and the like.

Unfortunately, with Woolston being right in the middle of the motorways,
that 101 could be anywhere.

--
Pete M - The Corporate Penguin.
Range Rover Vogue EFI,
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 *For Sale*
OMF#9

"This is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules"

Tom Woods · May 16, 2006

bummer

I thought that my 101 would be safe since it is a non-runner too

I should probably step up my security plans and get the CCTV in.

William Tasso · May 16, 2006

Tom Woods <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> bummer

>
> I thought that my 101 would be safe since it is a non-runner too
>
> I should probably step up my security plans

probably

> and get the CCTV in.
>

reminder: CCTV is not preventative - only a ground anchor can effectively
stall a determind thief.

--
William Tasso

Alex · May 16, 2006

On Tue, 16 May 2006 22:09:39 +0100, "William Tasso"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Tom Woods <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> bummer

>>
>> I thought that my 101 would be safe since it is a non-runner too
>>
>> I should probably step up my security plans
>
>probably
>
>> and get the CCTV in.
>>
>
>reminder: CCTV is not preventative - only a ground anchor can effectively
>stall a determind thief.

You wanna bet? I know someone who had a very nice Yamaha motorbike
which he had in a secure, locked, CCTV covered garage, chained to 2
ground anchors.

He was mighty ****ed to find his pride and joy had been knicked
despite all this.

Alex

Tom Woods · May 16, 2006

On Tue, 16 May 2006 22:09:39 +0100, "William Tasso"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Tom Woods <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> bummer

>>
>> I thought that my 101 would be safe since it is a non-runner too
>>
>> I should probably step up my security plans
>
>probably
>
>> and get the CCTV in.
>>
>
>reminder: CCTV is not preventative - only a ground anchor can effectively
>stall a determind thief.

If someone can manage to steal an immobile 101 then what can you do to
stop them stealing anything?

I could set 2 of those locakable posts (like carparks often have)
across my drive for when i go away. Only other way out involves
knocking down a wall which the neighbours should notice!

CCTV should put people off even if it doesnt stop them.

SpamTrapSeeSig · May 16, 2006

In article <[email protected]>, William Tasso
<[email protected]> writes

>reminder: CCTV is not preventative - only a ground anchor can
>effectively stall a determind thief.

Also, if these are being stolen to order (heaven forfend, but it does
look plausible), the chances are that groups like this one are actively
monitored. In which case, this supports William's comment: you probably
do need to take quite active precautions...

Regards,

Simonm.

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Tim Hobbs · May 17, 2006

On Tue, 16 May 2006 22:33:58 +0100, Tom Woods
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Tue, 16 May 2006 22:09:39 +0100, "William Tasso"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Tom Woods <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> bummer

>>>
>>> I thought that my 101 would be safe since it is a non-runner too
>>>
>>> I should probably step up my security plans
>>
>>probably
>>
>>> and get the CCTV in.
>>>
>>
>>reminder: CCTV is not preventative - only a ground anchor can effectively
>>stall a determind thief.
>
>If someone can manage to steal an immobile 101 then what can you do to
>stop them stealing anything?
>
>I could set 2 of those locakable posts (like carparks often have)
>across my drive for when i go away. Only other way out involves
>knocking down a wall which the neighbours should notice!
>
>CCTV should put people off even if it doesnt stop them.

Tracker...

Additionally, you could fit a vehicle tracking unit. I suspect one of
the crappy battery driven ones designed for trailers would go
unnoticed on the roof for the while (especially if you paint it grey
or something).

--

Tim Hobbs

'58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
'03 Volvo V70
'06 Nissan Navara aka "The Truck"

Austin Shackles · May 17, 2006

On or around Tue, 16 May 2006 22:33:58 +0100, Tom Woods
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
>
>If someone can manage to steal an immobile 101 then what can you do to
>stop them stealing anything?

You can't, ultimately. You can only make it more difficult.
>
>I could set 2 of those locakable posts (like carparks often have)
>across my drive for when i go away. Only other way out involves
>knocking down a wall which the neighbours should notice!

petrol-driven disc cutter through the locks. If anyone questions you, well,
the owner asked you to come and cut 'em off 'cos he'd lost the keys...

>CCTV should put people off even if it doesnt stop them.

it might deter. then again, if they can see the camera they can sabotage
that first.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.net my opinions are just that
"It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured"
Tacitus (c.55 - c.117) Agricola, 45

beamendsltd · May 17, 2006

In message <[email protected]>
Austin Shackles <[email protected]> wrote:

> On or around Tue, 16 May 2006 22:33:58 +0100, Tom Woods
> <[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:
> >
> >If someone can manage to steal an immobile 101 then what can you do to
> >stop them stealing anything?
>
> You can't, ultimately. You can only make it more difficult.
> >
> >I could set 2 of those locakable posts (like carparks often have)
> >across my drive for when i go away. Only other way out involves
> >knocking down a wall which the neighbours should notice!
>
> petrol-driven disc cutter through the locks. If anyone questions you, well,
> the owner asked you to come and cut 'em off 'cos he'd lost the keys...
>
> >CCTV should put people off even if it doesnt stop them.
>
> it might deter. then again, if they can see the camera they can sabotage
> that first.

Put a sign up - "Hidden Cameras" - it keeps them guessing and wasting
what they would regard as their valuable time.

Richard

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Andy · May 17, 2006

I would echo the earlier post regarding trackers. If you have a cherished
and rare vehicle like a 101 then fitting a tracking device is a great idea,
physical security and CCTV are useful but if the thieving gits are really
determined they will get it. At least if you fit a tracker you have a
reasonable chance of getting it back. (no need to fit on the roof, they are
totally hidden in the vehicle). On an everyday car it aint worth it as most
of us probably wouldn't want a car back that has been nicked and maybe
abused but for something like a 101 or other landie that you have probably
spent hours of work and time on it is irreplaceable really.

Andy

<1989 V8 90 CSW>

Tim Hobbs · May 17, 2006

On Wed, 17 May 2006 10:40:49 +0100, "Andy"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>I would echo the earlier post regarding trackers. If you have a cherished
>and rare vehicle like a 101 then fitting a tracking device is a great idea,
>physical security and CCTV are useful but if the thieving gits are really
>determined they will get it. At least if you fit a tracker you have a
>reasonable chance of getting it back. (no need to fit on the roof, they are
>totally hidden in the vehicle). On an everyday car it aint worth it as most
>of us probably wouldn't want a car back that has been nicked and maybe
>abused but for something like a 101 or other landie that you have probably
>spent hours of work and time on it is irreplaceable really.
>
>Andy
>
><1989 V8 90 CSW>
>

Yeah - I was suggested the roof for a trailer tracking device. They
generally 'stick on' and have a replaceable / chargeable battery. They
also need line of sight to the sky.

Key thing is - don't advertise that it's fitted, or it's the first
thing they cut off...

--

Tim Hobbs

'58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
'03 Volvo V70
'06 Nissan Navara aka "The Truck"

Steve Taylor · May 17, 2006

Tim Hobbs wrote:

> Yeah - I was suggested the roof for a trailer tracking device. They
> generally 'stick on' and have a replaceable / chargeable battery. They
> also need line of sight to the sky.

Whats the typical cost Tim, I'm very very interested all of a sudden.

Steve

Mother · May 17, 2006

On Wed, 17 May 2006 15:13:03 +0100, Tim Hobbs <[email protected]> wrote:

>Key thing is - don't advertise that it's fitted, or it's the first
>thing they cut off...

And probably cheaper than the 100 odd quid a year for Tracker
subscription. Mind, Tracker does work pretty well and they sent a
guard to look after a car found by Tracker while the police arrived (6
hours later).

Larry · May 17, 2006

Mines ?

It gets worse though, anyone it seems can hire a builders lorry with a crane
on the back and clear off with anything including a Henry Moore sculpture,
which is probably scrap now. Even with four sturdy wheelclamps a landie
could be lifted this way. A tracker would at least give some chance of
knowing where it is once nicked.

--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes

"Tom Woods" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Tue, 16 May 2006 22:09:39 +0100, "William Tasso"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> If someone can manage to steal an immobile 101 then what can you do to
> stop them stealing anything?
>
> I could set 2 of those locakable posts (like carparks often have)
> across my drive for when i go away. Only other way out involves
> knocking down a wall which the neighbours should notice!
>
> CCTV should put people off even if it doesnt stop them.

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