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We had an attempted theft on our Motor Home about 4 weeks ago in Gloucestershire.  They wrenched the cabin door open and then tried to hotwire the van. They didn't steal anything, they were obviously after thr Motor Home.  The Police attended and next day Forensics came.  There were very clear blood samples on the door handles and the young lady who took the samples said that was really good that she had got them.  However, within one day of this, we recieved a letter from Glos police saying not enoughevidence and case was closed.  They had not had time to look into this.

They were not interested. I was disgusted with this as, like many others, half your life can be stored in your Motor Home / Caravan and if the thieves had been succesful it would have been very upsetting.

As it was we had damage to wiring and steering column which we are having repaired now but I think the Police should be taking these incidents seriously. 

Quote: Originally posted by Oldfolder on 26/9/2013

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There seems to be little point in investigating caravan thefts if, as in a recent precedent, the thieves are allowed to keep the stolen caravan, lest their human right to a home be contravened.

In fact, the whole 'uman rites' ploy could be extended - what about being apprehended in a Tesco car park with a trolley full of stolen food.

Based on the caravan precedent, all one would have to say is that the food was purchased in good faith from a passing stranger (name and address unknown)

If the police or security guard attempt to seize the trolley, simply say that they are contravening your human right to eat.

That'll put them in their place.

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