Car stolen

Wack61

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Ewan said:
Surely the police would have checked the crime scene for footprints? From these, maybe the shoe style could be deduced.
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I'm getting a picture in my head, a man with a big magnifying glass wearing a deerstalker hat

The only way they'd be looking for footprints is if it was a murder scene

Mind you I did have a cop car overtake me at high speed once , a couple of miles up the road the were attempting to climb over some 8ft gates to get into the grounds of a £4m house because the alarm was going off so they do attend if you're rich enough
 
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Wack61 said:
I'm getting a picture in my head, a man with a big magnifying glass wearing a deerstalker hat

The only way they'd be looking for footprints is if it was a murder scene

Mind you I did have a cop car overtake me at high speed once , a couple of miles up the road the were attempting to climb over some 8ft gates to get into the grounds of a £4m house because the alarm was going off so they do attend if you're rich enough
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They probably paid for the alarm to be linked to the police.


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mikem

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Wack61 said:
I'm getting a picture in my head, a man with a big magnifying glass wearing a deerstalker hat

The only way they'd be looking for footprints is if it was a murder scene

Mind you I did have a cop car overtake me at high speed once , a couple of miles up the road the were attempting to climb over some 8ft gates to get into the grounds of a £4m house because the alarm was going off so they do attend if you're rich enough
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About 20 years ago, my next door neighbours (retired couple) asked us to keep an eye on their house, as they were going on a 3 month holiday. Having already been burgled once they were naturally concerned.
A number of weeks later, I was woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of my neighbours burgler alarm. I went outside to investigate and heard some unusual noises so decided to call the police. They informed all the units were busy and it maybe 2-3 hours before someone could attend.
When I mentioned my neighbour was a retired Chief Constable of Merseyside, I had two police cars parked outside with blue flashing lights in less than 10 minutes.
So you don't always have to be rich.
 
CatmanV2

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mikem said:
About 20 years ago, my next door neighbours (retired couple) asked us to keep an eye on their house, as they were going on a 3 month holiday. Having already been burgled once they were naturally concerned.
A number of weeks later, I was woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of my neighbours burgler alarm. I went outside to investigate and heard some unusual noises so decided to call the police. They informed all the units were busy and it maybe 2-3 hours before someone could attend.
When I mentioned my neighbour was a retired Chief Constable of Merseyside, I had two police cars parked outside with blue flashing lights in less than 10 minutes.
So you don't always have to be rich.
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Chief constables earn considerably above average I suspect

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ps1

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Dear all,

Just got call from police to say car has been found! It has been parked in a quiet residential road in Streatham since Christmas when it was stolen. So hoping it's not been used at all. Apparently there is no internal or external damage. It has to be taken to the pound for forensics for a couple of weeks then it's mine!

Only issue now is: will it be listed as a stolen car and therefore will it be uninsurable from now on? Is there anything I can ask from insurance company (I hear you can ask for Maserati check to be done in workshop to say it is in good condition?) This is where I'm totally ignorant. From the looks of things tho it is as it was when stolen and just used the evening of the burglary.

I was in discussion with the insurance company regarding settling but had not agreed on anything so presume car is still mine?

I just can't believe she's back, and from the looks of things not manhandled at all! So happy!! Just hope it is as simple as just picking her up and moving on as if nothing ever happened.....

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StuartW

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What a pleasant surprise, I can't help you with your questions but excellent news nonetheless
 
CatmanV2

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Sort of great news. I can't see it'd have any impact on the insurance. Question is do you want it back?

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it won't be hpi as stolen recovered unless the insurance pay out

so you can get it recovered, insurance will pay for new key system and then carry on driving it :)
 
outrun

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As Beau said. It will only be registered if the insurance have settled. Either don't let them settle and get it back or push to settle and don't see it again. Whichever makes you most happy.

Good to hear that thieves are looking after Masers these days....
 
Needamaser

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CatmanV2 said:
I can't see it'd have any impact on the insurance.
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It will to a point. Claim has been made so whether anything paid out or not it is recorded on the Claims Underwriting Exchange. (CUE)
Chances are Insurer asked for a Police report which costs but even if not the premium will rise due to the fact a claim was made and whether they pay out nil or £20k it will be the same result. So may as well get it inspected and replace locks as long as others said you are happy to have the car back and from your comments you are.

Saw a similar thing a few years ago when an elderly man reported his car stolen.
Turned out he had dementia and had simply forgotten where he parked the car and only found it 6 weeks later parked outside the building where he used to work before he retired. Nothing paid out (other than police report) but claim sat on his record.
 
CatmanV2

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Needamaser said:
It will to a point. Claim has been made so whether anything paid out or not it is recorded on the Claims Underwriting Exchange. (CUE)
Chances are Insurer asked for a Police report which costs but even if not the premium will rise due to the fact a claim was made and whether they pay out nil or £20k it will be the same result. So may as well get it inspected and replace locks as long as others said you are happy to have the car back and from your comments you are.

Saw a similar thing a few years ago when an elderly man reported his car stolen.
Turned out he had dementia and had simply forgotten where he parked the car and only found it 6 weeks later parked outside the building where he used to work before he retired. Nothing paid out (other than police report) but claim sat on his record.
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Sorry, I meant on the insurance of the *car* for any new purchaser. Clearly the owner will be loaded.

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redsonnylee

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When my M5 was stolen/recovered my insurance co told me there would be a record on file somewhere. I got the car back & got stopped once a few weeks later as it was recorded as stolen on the police computer system. So I'm guessing there will be some sort of entry about this somewhere.
 
2b1ask1

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Had they not agreed a claim for total loss already? If they have (30 days from date of theft with Hiscox) I'd have thought you could keep that progressing and move onto a new vehicle. There may not appear to be much or any damage but even a lock change is going to cost a small fortune, at the very least you want it checked top to toe. It is a sickening feeling when you find it has been found, Romford police never actually informed me, I found out through social media!

Hope you get whatever outcome you are wanting now.
 
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