Stolen Tristar Horsebox

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

My lorry was stolen overnight from Goring in Oxfordshire reg is V726HEB its a red Leyland daf 45 with a TriStar aluminium body with red sticks. URN 155 date 22.09.15
Its on facebook groups , theres an alert on the reg plate and i Will add a pic asap but please spread the word - some one has it somewhere..

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

 

[fatpiggy]

Pigs. Had you been out with over the weekend by any chance?

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

Yes we go out every weekend Why?

 

[fatpiggy]

Because I'm willing to bet they clocked your box at a show/event and could have a bit of a peek inside if like most people you left the ramp down, then simply followed you home. You were probably quite lucky they didn't take your tack as well to be honest. My horsey dentist had a brand new wagon, cost an absolute bomb. He took his family competing at a show, its first trip out, and the lorry was stolen that night. Police weren't interested (funny, if someone stole £100K from a bank I think their attitude might be different) and simply told him to claim on the insurance. Unfortunately I expect yours is already either in two pieces and/or a different colour. Probably on its way somewhere on a car ferry. Next time I would think about fitting a tracking device Thieving barstewards, I hope their bits drop off.;

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

I'm sure they could have seen it & yes the ramp stays down but everything else is kept locked up, its a fairly basic box based on the noble cattle truck so i didnt think it would be a target it had an immobiliser which must have been bypassed
still at least after they cut/destroyed 5 fences & let the horses out we did manage to get our boys back ok & in one bit

 

[asmp]

Not that I've seen it but what does it say on the front above the cab?

 

[fatpiggy]

I'm sure they could have seen it & yes the ramp stays down but everything else is kept locked up, its a fairly basic box based on the noble cattle truck so i didnt think it would be a target it had an immobiliser which must have been bypassed
still at least after they cut/destroyed 5 fences & let the horses out we did manage to get our boys back ok & in one bit

Ouch, they were certainly determined. Unfortunately if something is sellable, then it will be worth stealing. It wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't turn up cunningly disguised at the next Appleby event.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

it says HORSES above the cab, The problem is that there are so many that look similar to mine out there but i would know ours in a heartbeat, even stripped.. I would pay a substantial cash reward to get it back in any state, absolutely no questions asked..

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

Chassis just been found burnt out on ridgeway only 5 miles away heartbroken still desperately looking for the container

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Chassis just been found burnt out on ridgeway only 5 miles away heartbroken still desperately looking for the container

Oh no

 

[MotherOfChickens]

Chassis just been found burnt out on ridgeway only 5 miles away heartbroken still desperately looking for the container

I am so sorry, what lowlifes.

 

[crabbymare]

very sorry to hear that I hope the police are doing something and looking for it so you have a chance to get the container back

 

[fatpiggy]

Bummer, but at least it has turned up and you can process the insurance claim now.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

so here is all i have left utterly devastated

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

But the container is still out there, so many ways we could identify it even if it has been stripped & painted so please note the distinctive shape of the luton, windows , door & tack locker and keep your eyes open- any info gratefully received in total confidence and cash reward no questions asked to retrieve it..

 

[MyBoyChe]

How heartbreaking for you. Absolute bar stewards!! On a serious note, because I genuinely dont know, why would anyone bother. They have had to lift the container off, put it on something else to move it and presumably now, will have to permanently fit it to another chassis. That cant be that cost effective can it, why go to the bother and risk of stealing one. Surely you could start from scratch and achieve a similar result for not much more? I know there is a market in used bodies but hopefully this one is now too hot to handle, at least it should be without again spending loads to make it unrecognisable.

 

[be positive]

If they had the right chassis it would have been a simple job for someone that knows what they are doing to lift the body off, prop it up, drive the old chassis out and new one under it, drop into place, do up bolts, a quick respray and job done, certainly cost effective if it is the way you operate benefiting from other peoples hard work, rather than going out and earning money honestly.

I hope the OP can get it back but feel it is highly unlikely as I guess they knew exactly what they wanted, were set up to do the swap and had a customer ready with the cash.

 

[MyBoyChe]

BP, scarily easy then, for those who know a bit about lorries. As you say, for those who have no morals, a nice way to make a living

 

[miss_c]

So sorry OP. Thoughts are with you.

 

[npage123]

How awful for you OP. Looks like the work of career criminals to me. I they don't get caught this time round, then hopefully the day will come sooner rather than later where they take it one step too far and get the punishment they deserve.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

My lorry was stolen overnight from Goring in Oxfordshire reg is V726HEB its a red Leyland daf 45 with a TriStar aluminium body with red sticks. URN 155 date 22.09.15
Its on facebook groups , theres an alert on the reg plate and i Will add a pic asap but please spread the word - some one has it somewhere..

How awful, is there a postcode on the roof to aid police from the air???


I will keep an eye out on it down here

thieving bastwards.

 

[Goldenstar]

Op that's so awful .
Lorries represent more than money they are dreams and fun and hopes for your horses .
Have a huge hug from me .

 

[fatpiggy]

BP, scarily easy then, for those who know a bit about lorries. As you say, for those who have no morals, a nice way to make a living

Fills the gap when the weather isn't suitable to be tarmac-ing driveways probably.

 

[fatpiggy]

You would have thought the chassis was the more valuable part but I suppose it is traceable through the VIN number whereas the box isn't. Have the police been of any use OP? Fingerprints and so on?

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

You would have thought the chassis was the more valuable part but I suppose it is traceable through the VIN number whereas the box isn't. Have the police been of any use OP? Fingerprints and so on?

I am actually insulted that they destroyed the chassis it was a restored to superb condition very late FA model from 2000 V reg, it had 7 tyres (6 & spare) less than a year old, new batteries, wheel bearings/brake pipes & 3 weeks ago passed its plate with no advisories- i've not even had the bill yet for the pre-plate service and then to add insult to injury, they piled up all my stuff from the container in the cab before they set fire to it we were salvaging my farrier kit, scissors, spurs, kettle, cutlery etc from the ashes

In fairness the police have been very proactive, some (left behind) evidence was recovered that has gone for finger printing & thanks to the very attentive locals we have had leads/sightings being followed up... Just got to keep sharing to keep this unique distinctive container too hot to handle..

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

Op that's so awful .
Lorries represent more than money they are dreams and fun and hopes for your horses .
Have a huge hug from me .

That post made me cry as it sums up exactly how I feel, thanks for the virtual hug x

 

[brighteyes]

I'm so sorry Dex. I can't imagine the devastation and sadness you feel. There are no limits to the horribleness I wish upon the culprits. I'll keep an eye open for the body, but expect Ireland and the continent is where it is bound.

 

[Mariposa]

I am so so sorry OP. I will keep an eye out for the container - I'm so sorry. This is a bit of a wakeup call, I too have a Tristar and it has an immobilizer and is kept in a locked yard, but clearly that's not enough. Utter b&stards.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

UPDATE this morning,the container has been spotted (by someone who knew the truck well) in the Thames valley with sticks repainted blue but on a presently unknown chassis, Please can everyone keep looking and let me or Thames Valley police know on 101 quoting URN755 07/10/15.

Cash Reward waiting for the recovery of my desperately missed container, no questions asked.