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24th August 1995, Page 35
24th August 1995
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Page 35, 24th August 1995
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plummeted in 1994. That year 206 LGVs were stolen. This represents a 37% drop—or almost E2 million—compared to figures from 1993. Not only were fewer truck stolen, the police recovery rate also improved from 20% to 29%.
Maidstone was the main target area for truck thieves. But Medway was the area which reported the highest number of LGVs stolen for their loads.
Mercedes-Benz and Iveco Ford trucks were the most popular targets according to a breakdown of the vehicles stolen during the year. Next comes Leyland Daf, Volvo and, perhaps more surprisingly, Redford trucks. This supports Wootton's belief that thieves often :steal old models for essential parts.
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