mick.wilson Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 STOLEN from the W&P Low loader parking (outside the show area) our GMC Bolster truck, Roy went to pick it up today and somebody has nicked it, they left the trailer there. so if you see a Bolster on a low loader with no trailer right down the truck reg number, maybe last seen this morning parked up off site in the W&P low loading area, not that you can miss it as it was mint, it won best large vehicle last year any info would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Blimey , really sorry to hear that mate ! Hope you get her back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sorry to hear that Mick and I will put it around on Facebook and Twitter - hope the hobby gets to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have been asked to post the following on the forum. A GMC Bolster Truck has been stolen from the public carpark at the Hop Farm.. The truck was owned by a member of the Red Bull Express group.. I don't have a photo of it at the moment but it was a prize winner at last years show. Their other vehicles have also been Cherry Picked, a gas firing 50cal is missing along with a number of other items. The chap I have spoken to is making an inventory of missing items which I will post up later. They realise their mistake in leaving their vehicles unattended in the public carpark so there is no need to go into that here. Their remaining vehicles have now been moved back into the Hop Farm near my kit so I will be able to keep an eye on them until they are picked up. I took the photo below at 3:45pm yesterday & as you can see the truck has already been taken. What makes this worse this is clearly one of our own that has done this, they know exactly what they wanted, they even tried to get a light of one of the halftaracks & the bonnets have been lifted. Anyone with any information please PM me & I will pass it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Threads merged.. Mick was posting same time as I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 That's very depressing to read, let's hope it is recovered, will share Jacks FB post on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRIKE AND RETURN 460 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 To help Roy recover his truck could Joris and the team please post this alert on to our European collectors forums and clubs as the feeling is this truck is now abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 That's very depressing to read, let's hope it is recovered, will share Jacks FB post on it. Good man Bernard - I am getting 'shares' on FB now - have asked for it to be 'shared' around the world - hopefully it will tighten the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I have been asked to post the following on the forum. A GMC Bolster Truck has been stolen from the public carpark at the Hop Farm.. The truck was owned by a member of the Red Bull Express group.. I don't have a photo of it at the moment but it was a prize winner at last years show. Their other vehicles have also been Cherry Picked, a gas firing 50cal is missing along with a number of other items. The chap I have spoken to is making an inventory of missing items which I will post up later. They realise their mistake in leaving their vehicles unattended in the public carpark so there is no need to go into that here. Their remaining vehicles have now been moved back into the Hop Farm near my kit so I will be able to keep an eye on them until they are picked up. I took the photo below at 3:45pm yesterday & as you can see the truck has already been taken. What makes this worse this is clearly one of our own that has done this, they know exactly what they wanted, they even tried to get a light of one of the halftaracks & the bonnets have been lifted. Anyone with any information please PM me & I will pass it on Hi Lee I did not see that GMC yesterday when I came down to see you about 12.00. However I did see a lowloader traveling down seven mile lane, towards the M20 about 10.45 that morning Dave Ps if only I knew then !!!! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 very bad news how dare they take something as big that would stick out like a sore thumb hope you get it back soon mate :shocked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 sorry to hear the bad news, how come it was left there ?........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Pearson Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sorry to hear this will post everywhere I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Well I hope they find it soon and hang the b***s. When they get it back they might like to fit one of these for £300 (no monthly fee) www.visionairegps.co.uk That way you will know where it is at all times even if they cut the power or winch it onto another truck. viewed from any smartphone or computer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Best I dont put on here what I think of these people really. But I have shred Jacks facebook link as well. Really hope it gets found soon. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Here's an update from Gordon McKenne of other kit stolen.. 2 x gas firing 50cals 1 x gas firing 30cal 2 x 50cal covers 1 x axe 2 x Bogie Wheels 4 x mines 1 x M3 Cover 1 x 50cal pintle, box & ammo 2 x WW2 dated jerry cans Also 4 x headlights loose but not taken.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Total and utter waste of humanity lets hope it comes back in one piece. It seems to have been planned as a low loader was involved speculation I know. Perfect time to take a vehicle when so many low loaders are on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaces Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 very bad news how dare they take something as big that would stick out like a sore thumb hope you get it back soon mate :shocked: That's the thing though,no one would bat an eyelid believing it being transported to an fro a show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I wonder if it was the same scum that tried to have Rex's .50cal away the first night on site?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 true i suppose i hope its found soon news like this spoils a good show ! :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I wonder if it was the same scum that tried to have Rex's .50cal away the first night on site?? I think you hit the nail on the head when you said it was 'likely to be one of our own that had helped with its spiriting away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellstar Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Probably the same lot that raided Anchor supplies and slashed open their storage trailer for a look and made off with some 9x9 or 12x12 tents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w896andy Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Really bad news sorry to hear of the losses, is it worth putting something on Milweb or at least let them know in case somebody tries to sell them through it. No doubt we will all be checking this and eBay. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 All details passed on to good friends in Belgium, they have a lot of contacts around Europe so fingers crossed they hear something. It is a real shame people can not respect how much time and money people put into this hobby, that they often get nothing from other than knowing they are preserving history.(huge fuel bills, great friends and permagrins included). These people ruin it for everyone and if they where found ........................ well i shall not wright how i think they should be found and or dealt with as this is a family forum. Best of luck in getting the kit and truck back, am over Europe in the summer eyes will be on the lookout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaces Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sounds like some have attended the show with the sole intention of pilfering,they must have a buyer because being in the know and being selective means they know all eyes will hit the usual sites,specialist kit to try and hawk on car boot sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I posted this to the Keep Them Rolling email list and on their forum, thus another couple of 100 people made aware. I hope they catch the bastards. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts