£100k worth of panels stolen! £25K reward.

[Johnpaul]

I have a Solar installation company in Rotherham, south Yorkshire. Recent developments have made sourcing materials very difficult. Our order books were fuller than ever so I took delivery of 200nr LDK Poly 235W panels on Friday 18th November to supplement the 104 we already had in stock. This was to see us through the next couple of weeks. By Monday morning they had all been stolen.

My insurance covers a fraction of the cost and believe me I have punished myself for the decision to stock so many but I am sure you will understand the strategy as possession is everything at present.

If any of you has been offered these panels for sale please let me know. we have all the serial numbers.

Panels stolen.
210 LDK 235W Poly
50 LG 220W Mono
18 Centrosolar Black frame 225W Mono
26 Solarworld 250W Mono

The CID is now involved, local radio and Papers have covered the story.

I have offered £25K reward for information leading to the safe recovery of the panels.

John Paul

 

[Eco Deal]

how the hell did they transport 200 panels ??

 

[solarelectrix]

according to the press reports - 4 trips in LDV van, caught on CCTV but not caught red-handed! Sad, hope they catch the Bastar#ds!

 

[lee foster]

Hi John , Sorry to hear that mate , hope they catch the ****** and you get the panels back.
Lee

 

[Eco Deal]

I got 16 samsung 247w spare ?

 

[Specialist]

Sorry to hear that mate, hope they catch the thieving ***** & castrate em. Andy

 

[powervan]

Thats a sh---ter 4 trips in ldv van !! Surprised it made it!!it had to happ somewhere! Ive been waiting for first lot to be ripped off a roof!!again its bound to happ!! Sorry for u mate!!scum!!

 

[SolarCity]

Gutted to hear that, John.

I've stickied this thread for now. Keep a look out, fellas.

 

[SRE]

Sorry John - I'll keep my eyes and ears open too. I'll spread the word to installers who don't read the forum too.

 

[Johnpaul]

Thank you all for your responses. It good to know you care.

Its a good thing we are so busy as it takes my mind off the theft. We have secured stocks to replace the stolen ones thank you. The painful part will be [paying for them as we haven't paid for the stolen ones yet.

Luckily we don't rely on Solar for an income as we are an Electrical Installations/Inspection and Testing company. Solar just became an expensive add on.

I will post Police contact details when I return to work so you will have an incident number to report to should you suspect any stolen panels being sold.

johnpaul

 

[jamescdrw]

sorry to hear that john you should post serial numbers on here too and the area you are from ill pass word around too

 

[solarsparkie]

Mate gutted for you , they will be going abroad somewhere as its all traceable. ur spare stock is 157 x 220 mono but in dorset so miles away for imediate pick up , could have them to you tommorow if you like them delivered

Mark 07866 777474

 

[sclose]

Did you keep a note of the serial numbers?? Will keep an eye out from anyone trying to flog them. Best of luck mate.

 

[Johnpaul]

Hi Guys

Any info regarding the stolen panels can you please contact the South Yorkshire Police on Tel 101 and quote Computer Log Number 139.

Thanks

John Paul

 

[pwboston]

You managed to get replacements..... you did well

Dont suppose you have better contacts than i do for fixing kits etc, as my wholesalers/suppliers are really getting on my nerves.

Sorry to hear about your problems, hope things sort them selves out.

 

[Johnpaul]

Ditto here. been manufacturing Hilti parts for three weeks now.

Can't help I am afraid, good luck.

 

[redmile-energy]

Sounds very organised to be an opportunist theft. Got to have been someone who knew you had all of those panels in their- obviously you cant jump to conclusions but potential rogue member of staff either doing it himself or giving someone else the info would be my first guess.

 

[powervan]

no doubt about it but Plonkers like that make all the good workforce look bad! just hope u get them back!!!!!!!!!!!! or caught !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Johnpaul]

Thanks for the response so far. Anyone with news shouls please call 01709 832256 and ask for the investigating officer Tony Fitzwilliam

Thanks

 

[nany3315]

If any of you has been offered these panels for sale please let me know. we have all the serial numbers.
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