Stolen red tipper truck found stripped of parts in Oxfordshire
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 11:02 · Archive
Police recovered a red tipper truck stolen from Berinsfield, finding it stripped of tyres, front end and engine.
Thames Valley Police's neighbourhood team for Didcot and Wallingford recovered a stolen red tipper truck taken from Berinsfield overnight on Monday. The officers discovered the vehicle had been significantly damaged, with thieves removing half the tyres and stripping the entire front end and engine.
Police received multiple reports of other vehicles being targeted or attempted in the area during the same night, between 5pm and 7am, around Fane Drive and Cherwell Road in Berinsfield.
A police spokesperson said the incident demonstrated 'the impact that vehicle crime can have on victims and local businesses'. They urged residents to remain vigilant, review their vehicle and home security, and report any suspicious activity or individuals checking vehicles to Thames Valley Police.
How it is being reported
- Stolen truck 'stripped' and 'damaged' before it was found by policeA stolen red tipper truck was found stripped for parts by police after it was reported missing from Berinsfield.Oxford Mail · 21 Oct, 10:30
- Stolen truck 'stripped' and 'damaged' before it was found by policeA stolen red tipper truck was found stripped for parts by police after it was reported missing from Berinsfield.Oxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 10:30
In this story: Thames Valley Police · Berinsfield · Didcot · Wallingford · Fane Drive · Cherwell Road
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