Thefts at Cornbury Park

[PhilR]

I was talking to one of the main parts suppliers during the week who had one of the big spares stands at Cornbury Park. I was staggered to learn that he had over £700 worth of parts stolen over the weekend and another of the big parts suppliers had at least two front wings and a performance exhaust system stolen from their stand.
To me theft, is one of the most cowardly crimes to commit, but this does raise bigger questions as I fear that these guys may stop supporting such events which will be a real shame.
Having seen first hand the amount of trade they had over the weekend, this would be a real shame for those genuine and honest people who look forward to seeing and buying their parts at such events.
Just wish I had seen it happening but I guess these pond life are far too experienced in taking what isn't theirs.

[aupickup]

and they could well be morris owners and club members

[dalebrignall]

thats shocking what is the world comming too

[irmscher]

scum of the earth they need naming and shaming if caught

[mbo145]

I also heard that the club spares stand had some expensive items stolen too!
A bit of a worry, as I often leave my car un-locked at events, perhaps we all need to be more aware, what a shame!

[PhilR]

I never leave my car unlocked although I do worry about leaving my bonnet up at events in case there are some light figured types about! Hence I always carry a few spare items just in case.
I really hope these cowards are not members of our club and I hope they get named and shamed as someone must know who is responsible.
I feel for the traders as its their livelihoods, they support our events and help us keep our cars on the road.

[Humphreysmum]

Had a big theft from my pocket at the catering van......

[badobsession]

i had a petrol pump lifted off my sheet on the saturday as i was setting up
sad as you never think you would get that kind of person at a morris rally .....

[Plin]

that is really sad Autojumblers must work hard to make a profit - you wouldn't expect it at our rallies but sadly there are folks just greedy to fill their own pockets. I hope it was thieves looking for parts that could sell on and not owners trying to do up their own vehicles cheap.

[irmscher]

someone must know the person or persons responsible an exhaust system and a pair of wings not exactly small items

[mike.perry]

The owner of that particular stall told me of the thefts, it was during one of the heavy showers when everyone crowded into the trade tents to shelter from the rain

[IaininTenbury]

Thats disgusting and amazing. I can hardly believe someone would have the brass neck to stroll off with a pair of wings and an exhaust. Small chrome bits maybe, but you keep those on a table in good view. I left my stall a couple of times to use the loos and just let it look after itself. I'll not be doing that again.

[MarkyB]

I always lock my car, force of habit from living in London.
There have been thefts from tents at nationals before now from people coming on site to steal.
This feels a lot worse, like someone you trust stealing from you.

[theminorsite]

Sod naming and shaming, anyone found stealing like this needs a life ban from all MMOC events. Once served s/he can be treated as a trespasser and ejected from the site

Twenty plus years ago I attended a National and bought some parts - really annoys me now that I can't remember what, or from who. I wrote out a cheque (remember them?!) and dug around in my wallet for a cheque guarantee card and the trader was affronted that I'd thought he'd want it. Times have changed, and not for the better

[aupickup]

and when we used to get paid weekly in cash

[irmscher]

The good old days when you could leave your door open long gone

[stanley0070]

We had a car boot / Autojumble stall on Saturday and we had 2 silver crosses stolen....
It's not good !!!! .

[stag36587]

This is really awful, I had no idea there had been any thefts and so much taken too. Shameful and sadly a reminder for us all to be vigilant at every event.

[jagnut66]

Such a shame, it casts a shadow over the whole event.............
Does this now mean we need to have a Police presence at Classic Car shows / stop and question everyone walking away from a stall with parts.
You would have hoped these scum wouldn't have been attracted to our events.
Depressing.

[ASL642]

The trouble is as you're wandering around with the odd spare wheel/new wiring loom/wing under your arm (which you've paid for) how are you to know whether the guy coming towards you with similar under his arm has paid for his? No one give a receipt for autojumble! It's very unfortunate but almost impossible to police.