Thieves target Landrovers and Range Rovers

Thieves in the UK are especially targeting Land Rover Defenders and Range Rovers according to the Newburry Today newspaper.

West Berkshire police chief, Supt Robin Rickard, said: “The majority of these vehicles were stolen from rural areas.”
“We believe that they are being stripped, with the parts being sold on and the bodies sold for scrap.”
He added: “I would urge anyone who owns a similar vehicle to be aware of this potential threat, especially those with older Land Rovers which do not have some of the more modern safety features.”

With the rise in scrap metal prices, it seems that our pride and joys are a real threat. It also seems that most of thefts have taken place in rural areas.

Make sure you have locked all the doors and if possible store your vehicles in secure areas like a garage.