RJD
Member
Following the theft of my outboard on 5th December I opted in to receiving theft notifications from the insurers website
StolenBoats.org.uk It has been an eye opener to say the least...I will list the notifications roughly
5 Dec Woodbridge Suffolk - 2
27 Dec Waveney Norfolk - 4
1 Jan Papermill Lock Essex - 5
9 Jan South Walsham Norfolk - 5
12 Jan Ranworth Norfolk - 3
14 Jan Ipswich 1
15 Jan South Cerney Wilts - 5
17 Jan Loddon Norfolk - 3
24 Jan Burnham Market Norfolk - 6
5 Feb Thurne Norfolk - 4
7 Feb River Yare Norfolk 3
8 Feb Burnham Yacht Harbour Essex - 4
And, it doesn't end there....Deben Yacht Club had there pontoon outboard lockers forced at the weekend and at least one engine, possibly more has been stolen. The thieves ripped wires out of CCTV camera and turned one around to avoid detection.
The OIC in my case was very attentive but resources are very thin on the ground etc... I tried contacting Essex Police Marine Unit but got no reply to a request made via their Control Room.
Word on the ground seems to be that the engines are being sent abroad via container or lorry for sale on continent...no consolation!
Be aware and pass the word around please, perhaps someone might see something suspicious that will provide a lead to catching the thieves ...
Up Spirits
Tony P
StolenBoats.org.uk It has been an eye opener to say the least...I will list the notifications roughly
5 Dec Woodbridge Suffolk - 2
27 Dec Waveney Norfolk - 4
1 Jan Papermill Lock Essex - 5
9 Jan South Walsham Norfolk - 5
12 Jan Ranworth Norfolk - 3
14 Jan Ipswich 1
15 Jan South Cerney Wilts - 5
17 Jan Loddon Norfolk - 3
24 Jan Burnham Market Norfolk - 6
5 Feb Thurne Norfolk - 4
7 Feb River Yare Norfolk 3
8 Feb Burnham Yacht Harbour Essex - 4
And, it doesn't end there....Deben Yacht Club had there pontoon outboard lockers forced at the weekend and at least one engine, possibly more has been stolen. The thieves ripped wires out of CCTV camera and turned one around to avoid detection.
The OIC in my case was very attentive but resources are very thin on the ground etc... I tried contacting Essex Police Marine Unit but got no reply to a request made via their Control Room.
Word on the ground seems to be that the engines are being sent abroad via container or lorry for sale on continent...no consolation!
Be aware and pass the word around please, perhaps someone might see something suspicious that will provide a lead to catching the thieves ...
Up Spirits
Tony P