HeadExam 1,783 #1 Posted November 12, 2015 along with a Rotovator from home in Bristol England, Here is Jamie's account of the events: I have been using the power of FaceBook to try and find the tractor, here's the story so far. I had taken the horse to a friends house locally where it was being used to rotovate his garden, it was left stored in a barn away from any public access or rights of way. On Sunday morning my friend noticed the gate was ajar and horse missing, he asked his son to contact me to see if I had collected it. I rarely look at Emails but unusually I did last night to find a message that "Dad" was worried etc. I went to the Police station this morning hoping there had been a dumped tractor found as I suspected it to be louts having a play around after visiting a very nearby pub. I was informed that no such thing had been reported but gave the tractors and my own details. A short while later I posted of my loss on a local FaceBook "items for sale page" as it has a large following. Within a very short time I had several people telling me it had been dumped in a small lane within half of a mile of where it was taken from, one lady was actually coming home at 2 am the night it went and saw it. She and at least one other reported it using the Police 101 service and have reference numbers, one person also has CCTV which overlooks the area it was left and has recorded the precise time two men were seen leaving the area 1:23am. Another person contacted me saying he was going to put it in the shed when he was told the Police were on the way. Anyhow, the Police did arrive, they simply moved it to the side of the lane and left. It was there around thirty hours, but, it is no longer, I'm still looking around and asking about but it seems it has vanished from where it was originally dumped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #2 Posted November 12, 2015 adgecutler is trying to join here too, i believe his account is still validating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #3 Posted November 12, 2015 what a shame, it looks like a nice Wheel Horse. I hope you get a result soon and find the tractor. Regards Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #4 Posted November 12, 2015 After reading that account, I think I'd be putting in a complaint against the police for negligence and, unless recovered, compensation. I'd be writing to the local papers as well. 1 Joe the small engine man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #5 Posted November 12, 2015 I think I would be knocking on door of the people in the immediate vicinity and offering a reward for information leading to the location of the tractor. It seems one neighbor may see if another has nicked a new GT recently and want some extra money for Boxing Day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #6 Posted November 13, 2015 I would check local selling sites and ebay to see if someone is trying to sell it quickly Regards Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #7 Posted November 19, 2015 This just in: The Gazette ran a story about the stolen Wheel Horse http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/14040416.Vintage_tractor_stolen_twice_from_same_Yate_street/ 1 Joe the small engine man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #8 Posted November 20, 2015 I have an MG5 which was stolen from an enthusiast, it was more than 3 years before it turned up on E Bay and was spotted by a number of people, the police recovered it immediately and returned it to the original owner. So don't give up hope and keep an eye open on Auction sites and Gumtree. 3 HeadExam, diggerjames and Joe the small engine man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adgecutler 83 #9 Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks everyone for the comments and giving this attention, especially to Headexam for sharing it here before I was able too (I wasn't a member). Sadly the 'oss is still missing despite my searching and asking, the children have even turned into superheroes of late and been using their powers in the search! I have become quite obsessed with this and even taken holiday from work to try and track her down but at present seem to have hit a wall, I'm very disappointed with the Police for leaving her there where she was first dumped, besides anything else it was a school route and if any of the children had started her it could have ended in a very messy way. Please keep vigilant, I can name several distinguishing marks besides the obvious. 2 HeadExam and meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #10 Posted November 25, 2015 Tracking this on Facebook too and keeping a look out, fingers crossed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #11 Posted November 25, 2015 Do not be discouraged, it still may show up. I would really go back and see if the people would not give you the window fitters name or where he worked out of and do some digging down that road, or area. Logistically it would have taken a truck and two men to pinch it, probably a covered truck, just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #12 Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Don't give up on it. A few years ago we had a ride on booked in for service from about 30 miles away and when the boys started to strip it for cleaning they found post codes from a couple of miles up the road from us and even one of our job numbers on the back of the battery. It had been stolen three years previously and purchased by the "current owner" for cash off the back of a p***y truck! Edited November 25, 2015 by Wristpin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #13 Posted December 10, 2015 Keeping my fingers crossed for you, hopefully she will turn up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adgecutler 83 #14 Posted December 10, 2015 I have now managed to save for a cash reward to anybody that can provide information that leads to the safe return of our beloved tractor, my Mum and Sister have also told me they will add to this reward. Please if you can help, do. 2 diggerjames and Joe the small engine man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #15 Posted December 13, 2015 lets hope you find her soon , if not use the reward money to buy another , not the same I know but don't be without a horse for too long . Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #16 Posted December 13, 2015 good luck I hope you get results, keep checking sites such as gumtree and ebay, also maybe keep putting adverts in the papers so lots of people know about it. Regards Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adgecutler 83 #17 Posted January 11, 2016 A massive thank you to everybody that paid attention to my posts about the theft of our little tractor and kept eyes open for her. After over three months the tractor is now back at home and we have two happy children and a very smiley me. I had a phone call from the Police today to say my horse had been returned to the house she was last spotted at. Strangely it was found by the same man that had last been seen moving it onto the driveway! He "apparently" found it dumped in a place I had searched previously, a local park. Anyhow I'm just overjoyed to have her home and I wish to express my thanks for all the kind words and thoughts that have been sent my way. 9 meadowfield, wurzel, nigel and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe the small engine man 89 #18 Posted January 11, 2016 that's great news, hope you have fun on her! 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wurzel 117 #19 Posted January 11, 2016 Hi glad you got it back i hope its all ok cheers nick 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #20 Posted January 11, 2016 That's great news. 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #21 Posted January 11, 2016 Well done mate, a good and happy result 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #22 Posted January 11, 2016 Smashing 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #23 Posted January 11, 2016 Great result, nice one 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #24 Posted January 11, 2016 Good result 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #25 Posted January 12, 2016 They could of at least gave her a fresh coat of red paint, hopefully they filled her with petrol. Glad she is back home being taken care of properly. 1 adgecutler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
