Not actual van.
Motor vehicle thieves have continued their ‘trade’ early in the New Year.
A businessman, who prefers not to use his name, has reported that his white panel van, registration number PC 8196, was stolen from his residence in Chabot this morning, between 1:00 and 6:00.
The vehicle had no security alarm.
He said the van was his main means of transportation for his business, Balcony Restaurant, in Castries. He used the vehicle for catering and delivery services, as well as transporting food for the restaurant.
The businessman said the van is in excellent condition, having bought it about two months ago. He is praying that his vehicle will not be scrapped and is appealing to the perpetrators to consider his plight.
He is offering a reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to the recovery of his vehicle. He can be reached at 720-0956, or persons can call the nearest police station.
This is the second reported theft in recent times of a white panel van belonging to a business.
In late November 2014, bandits stole a white Toyota panel van bearing registration number PK1389 n Bois D’Orange. The vehicle, which belongs to a business in the area, was discovered stolen at about 2 a.m.
The driver of the vehicle Lambert Popo had told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) that the vehicle didn’t have an alarm.
There have been a number of recent reports about vehicles being stolen in different parts of the island.
Investigators have told SNO that stolen vehicles are mainly used for crime, particularly shootings, kidnappings and transportation of illegal drugs. Vehicles are also scrapped for parts.