Sprinter theft no key

[Yozza19]

Had my 2017 sprinter stolen the other night in Liverpool withought the key

I managed to find the van with all my tools tester ect missing but all sorts of crow bars and sledge hammers in the back

It was on false plates to 64 plate

No glass had been smashed but front 1/4 window seal had been removed
To gain access they stole it at 12:05
And had removed the tracker by 12:12

Apparently there so easy to steal under 4 minutes only way to stop them is the old fashioned disc lock

Ford transits are the same mj Quinn had 34 vans go in a week 28 sprinters and 6 transits so be carful our there

 

[northstar]

I thought the steering disc locks were a waste of time. I think it was watchdog the guy had the disc lock off in no time. Any decent solution to this problem? Many thanks

 

[northstar]

Sorry to hear about your theft though yozza

 

[davesparks]

I thought the steering disc locks were a waste of time. I think it was watchdog the guy had the disc lock off in no time. Any decent solution to this problem? Many thanks

The disclock brand which fully enclose the steering wheel are pretty good if the correct size unit is used.
The other types which don’t fully enclose the wheel are easily defeated

 

[Pete E]

These folks really are scum...It gets to the point where if you add a little extra security, they just cause more damage to the van gaining entry ie by actually cutting through the side of the body work...

I am not sure what the answer is as even a site type security box in the back is apparently not fool proof these days.

 

[Tes369]

I would not own or run my own van in a big city.. and 100% would never leave my tools/drills in it overnight in a city.

I was on my way home from the gym once late at night and caught a lad starring through my gfs car window. I coasted past him slow first stalking my prey then left my car and I ran through some front gardens on the final moments only a spotty teen but I put the fear of god in him. I had hold of him and he started crying. Her handbag was in the footwell.

 

[Wilko]

Years ago Wifey had her handbag lifted from the passenger seat while stationary in traffic and 1st born was in the rear car seat. Charming Lad, I'm sure. These days cars have auto lock doors and ours are always set

 

[Tes369]

My arms have auto-lock. (Hadaka-jime)

Bas Rutten explains it best.

Don't forget to make your hand thin and slide it in now

Mma fighter catches tea leaf

Tool thief caught red handed

 

[Squid]

Is there any point in using Smart Water?

 

[RWJ]

Is there any point in using Smart Water?

Only if the Police gave a s*** which they don't

 

[JK-Electrical]

Only if the Police gave a s*** which they don't

The cops have higher priorities other than investigating "low-level" crimes such as burglaries. They're more concerned with prosecuting "hate crimes" than they are with thefts from vans. Sad but true.

 

[RWJ]

The cops have higher priorities other than investigating "low-level" crimes such as burglaries. They're more concerned with prosecuting "hate crimes" than they are with thefts from vans. Sad but true.

Or really serious crimes like speeding.... where the Police make money from it!

 

[JK-Electrical]

Or really serious crimes like speeding.... where the Police make money from it!

Aye ..... yet they continue to peddle the same old bulls**t about "safety cameras" being there to "save lives".

 

[telectrix]

just wondering why any one would nick a sprinter.it'll be rotten before you can sell it on.

 

[static zap]

just wondering why any one would nick a sprinter...............

It was the only Keyless vehicle in the area -- Opportunity -

 

[CACJL]

Had my 2017 sprinter stolen the other night in Liverpool withought the key

I managed to find the van with all my tools tester ect missing but all sorts of crow bars and sledge hammers in the back

It was on false plates to 64 plate

No glass had been smashed but front 1/4 window seal had been removed
To gain access they stole it at 12:05
And had removed the tracker by 12:12

Apparently there so easy to steal under 4 minutes only way to stop them is the old fashioned disc lock

Ford transits are the same mj Quinn had 34 vans go in a week 28 sprinters and 6 transits so be carful our there

Wire in a hidden switch which disables the central electronic control unit.