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Stolen motorhomes and caravans recovered across UK, Ireland and Australia

07.06.2026 05:13 3 min 6 sources
The Northern Echo ENG + 5 more
Stolen motorhomes and caravans recovered across UK, Ireland and Australia

In Brief

Police in the UK, Ireland and Australia have recovered stolen motorhomes and caravans using trackers, drones and CCTV. Arrests were made in some cases, while in others the buyer was unaware of the theft.

United Kingdom

A motorhome stolen in Ainthorpe (near Whitby) on the night of 13–14 April was tracked by its owner via a tracker. The owner contacted police on 24 April, and an officer used a drone to quickly locate the vehicle in Hartlepool. Police are appealing for witnesses to call 101.

A caravan worth £30,000 was stolen in Derbyshire and recovered by Lincolnshire Police in Ingoldmells on the coast. The thieves had replaced windows and locks, but the owner's identification sticker helped confirm ownership. No arrests were made; it emerged that an elderly woman had bought the caravan in good faith.

Ireland

On 19 April, a caravan theft was captured on CCTV in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, around 14:30. The owner was alerted, and police soon found and returned the trailer. A man was arrested and charged.

Australia

In Port Lincoln, South Australia, a white 2024 Lifestyle caravan was stolen from New West Road between 9 and 10 April. On 11 April, police found it in a yard in the city and arrested a woman.

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Stolen motorhome found after tracker alert and police drone search

29.04.2026 The Northern Echo ENG

Stolen caravan worth £30,000 recovered from Lincolnshire coast

24.04.2026 Yahoo News ENG

Stolen caravan worth £30,000 recovered from Lincolnshire coast

24.04.2026 Lincolnshire Live ENG

Man to appear in court following theft of caravan in Donegal

21.04.2026 donegallive.ie ENG

Caravan theft in Newtowncunningham

21.04.2026 Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport ENG

Stolen caravan recovered

13.04.2026 portlincolntimes.com.au ENG

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