Wing mirror stolen for car parked on Goodrich road

[Capt'n Tortue]

Last night between 10-6 someone stole my wing mirror. Just the glass. Definitely theft and not vandalism as it's gone and rather neatly!

It seems they were after a particular car wing mirror as they also attempted to take OH wing mirror (it was moved into a facing up position) and his car was parked on Barry road.

Just posting to give people the heads up to look out for this. Though they do it while we are all probably aleep! Same thing hPpened to someone I know in the area about a fortnight ago. I wish they would get caught.

[Twirly]

Maybe posting your make of car might help?

Sorry this happened, and hope it doesn't cost too much to get fixed.

[dancet]

Another 2 cars had their wing mirror glass taken the same night, 2 Range Rover Evoques parked in Landells Road.

[rupert45]

I live in SE16, about 18 months ago my daughter who lives in Dorset

was visiting us,the mirror glass from her Range Rover was taken along with

2 from BMW's 2 from a big van + 2 others.Unfortunately the actual mirror

housing on her car was damaged,over ?130 to fix.

[adonirum]

Sorry to have to inform you all but this activity seems to be a precursor to Catalytic Converter thefts It has followed this "M.O." where I used to live outside of London and also where family reside in Bognor and friends to the west of London. Local Police should/are probably aware of what comes next so report it to them if you haven't already done so in order for them not to have to play "catch-up".

[arworld]

exactly same thing happened to us at the same night. I reported to the police and they came around. I have subsequently received an e-mail from them confirming the crime reference number etc. I will send him the link to this thread so that he is aware.

[Capt'n Tortue]

We both have Mercedes. Different models but they tried both of our cars!

@arworld do you have a contact number to the police contact as I should probably report even though I do feel like there's not much they can really do to help. They are opportunists who strike late at night!

[adonirum]

arworld If you would like to P.M. me with details of the police contact I could perhaps impart my knowledge to them to enable them to obtain details from the other forces ( not Met Police area )

[arworld]

Hi I have pm'd you both

[jamesanderson]

Hi Guys,

The mirrors off of my Range Rover stolen on either 18/ 19th November. Just cost me ?256 to replace. Again neat job so this is theft simply to be re-sold. This occurred on The Hamlet, SE5. I noted the same theft has occurred on an Audi on Champion Hill.

Very upsetting as we discovered on our daughters 1st birthday and were due to travel and see friends in the evening.

I will report to police now.

Thanks

James

[jamesanderson]

Reported to Police so they are aware, obvious advice, park it under street lighting, look for CCTV in the vicinity but sadly this is becoming more common

[jregan25]

Both mirrors stolen from our Land Rover Friday night also.

[traveler2]

Both my mirrors also stolen last week on Ulverscroft Rd.

Would love to get my hands on the low life weasel.

[DanielPerkins]

Hi all, I had both my wing mirrors stolen from my Audi Q5 on Goodrich road too - in my driveway. Both taken out cleanly with two wires hanging out. I'll be installing lights round the back now, not that it will help. I'll also be sleeping with a hammer next to me and if I hear any noise, I'll be out to bust some skulls.

[Vanessa3]

Our discovery, along with our neighbours, were done over last week on Fellbrigg Road -both cars parked under a street light. The guys over at JLC in Herne Hill are doing a roaring trade!

[adonirum]

Don't wanna be all doom and gloom but looks like my guess/warning about c/c could be spot on as I note most of the vehicles affected are " 4x4 ", with their higher clearance from the chassis to the road surface making them easier targets for these thieving scum-bags.

[anna_r]

Our Lexus wing mirrors were also stolen around the same time. Very expensive to replace. Reported to police.