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The mystery of the 'Vauxhall cannibals'
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Author:  paulzolo [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:27 am ]
Post subject:  The mystery of the 'Vauxhall cannibals'
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A bizarre crime wave is sweeping one part of England - thieves are stripping down Vauxhall cars as their owners sleep. Hundreds of owners have fallen victim - but why?

One morning Lisa Frankland woke to discover the front of her Vauxhall Corsa had vanished.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33348506
Author:  pcernie [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The mystery of the 'Vauxhall cannibals'
I don't understand how the police haven't caught up with them yet, by sheer luck if nothing else.
Author:  jonbwfc [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The mystery of the 'Vauxhall cannibals'
Vauxhall spares can't be worth THAT much surely?
Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 3:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The mystery of the 'Vauxhall cannibals'
Well, if your bumper gets stolen and you have to use a bodyshop to replace it, there's a potential for a scam. Bodyshop pays someone to steal various parts. Owners claim on insurance and use said bodyshop. Bodyshop replaces bumper (maybe even the one they stole) and gets paid for the job despite doing nothing special.

Vauxhall - maybe because it's easier to steal/strip bodyparts, or they're a more popular vehicle (or both).
Author:  Spreadie [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 4:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The mystery of the 'Vauxhall cannibals'
jonbwfc wrote:
Vauxhall spares can't be worth THAT much surely?

Given the driving skills of the average Corsa driver, they might not be expensive, but they are in great demand.
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