Stolen Motorhome Seized by Rural Crime Team

Rural Crime Team officers seized this Fiat Ducato Bessacarr motorhome last week near Shipston On Stour.

Officers suspicions were raised when several markings on the vehicle had been tampered with or completely removed.

A further indepth inspection was required by specialist officers from the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service #navcis.

During the inspection, several anomalies were found and subsequently information was received from Fiat and the Swift Group, that the motorhome was stolen in April 2020 from Hertfordshire.

A significant amount of effort had been put in by offenders to try and prevent the true identity of the stolen vehicle coming to light.

Fortunately over the last 18 months, our team has developed great working relationships with key organisations and individuals who are relentless in staying ahead of these offenders.

These motorhomes sell for more than £45,000 currently and this incident further highlight the need for buyers to have appropriate checks conducting by professional parties, before commiting to a sale or purchase from approved dealers.

The Camping and Caravanning Club can help arranging such inspections or direct you to a local approved service providers.