[ashtaron14]

From ESPNF1

Over 60 trophies were stolen from Red Bull's factory on Friday night after a smash-and-grab break-in, in which a 4x4 was driven through the front entrance.

Police were called to the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes at 01:30 on Saturday morning after night staff, who were unharmed, reported the burglary. A silver 4x4 was driven through the entrance doors to gain access to the building and once inside a group of six men stole over 60 trophies on display in the main entrance hall. A dark blue Mercedes estate car was also used in the burglary and the police believe both vehicles have foreign number plates.

"We are obviously devastated by this serious factory break in, which saw offenders drive a vehicle through our front entrance and steal more than 60 trophies which took years and hard work to accumulate," team boss Christian Horner said. "The break-in caused significant damage and was very upsetting for our night officers who were on duty at the time. The offenders took items that not only did not belong to them, but which represented the efforts of a group of dedicated, hard-working individuals.

"Beyond the aggressive nature of this break-in, we are perplexed why anyone would take these trophies. The value to the team is of course extraordinarily high due to the sheer hard work and effort that went into winning each and every one. But their intrinsic value is low; they would be of little benefit to those outside of the team and, in addition to that, many of the trophies on display were replicas.

"The actions of these men mean it's likely that we will have to make our site less accessible in the future, which will be unfair on the hundreds of fans that travel to visit our factory each year to see our trophies and our Formula One car. We would like to appeal to anyone who knows any information on the whereabouts of these trophies or the offenders involved to contact Thames Valley Police."

A police statement added: "There is no description of the offenders available at this time, although they are all believed to be men, wearing dark clothing."


Read more at http://en.espnf1.com/redbull/motorsp...hMtfr1VbtG4.99

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-b...herts-30359781

[Pig Farmer]

I hope Ferrari has an alibi.

[inTgr8r]

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[GTB/ZR-1]

Originally Posted by Pig Farmer

I hope Ferrari has an alibi.

Almost spit my lunch out--LOL!

Unless they're looking to privately display those trophies--I don't think there'd be much of an underground market for them--but who knows?

[Sebringjetta]

why would someone risk prison time to steal them????

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

why would someone risk prison time to steal them????

Claim your world class driver and get babes?

[Sebringjetta]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Claim your world class driver and get babes?

sounds like Sebastian Vettel...

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

sounds like Sebastian Vettel...

Hey if it works.

[M_Six]

Horner said a bunch were replicas anyway. Not worth much. And how are you going to fence something like that? It's not like you'd ever be able to sell or display it publicly.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Horner said a bunch were replicas anyway. Not worth much. And how are you going to fence something like that? It's not like you'd ever be able to sell or display it publicly.

Still sucks

[zipphreak]

Who let OJ out of Prison ?

[E90SLAM]

A silver 4x4 was driven through the entrance doors to gain access to the building and once inside a group of six men stole over 60 trophies on display in the main entrance hall. A dark blue Mercedes estate car was also used in the burglary and the police believe both vehicles have foreign number plates.

So...Ferrari trying to frame Mercedes for this....

We might see a bunch of fake trophies showing up in front of Brackley factory or Toto Wolff office, conveniently when the police arrives.

Police will say they received a tip on the phone with an Italian accent, saying they will find the trophies there.

[954Stealth]

They were recovered in Horseshoe Lake yesterday


"We estimate about 20 trophies have been recovered, but we are liaising with Red Bull to establish the exact number, as some of the trophies are damaged." said Investigating Officer Det Con Chris Oakman of Thames Valley Police.


"It's good news that some of our trophies have been found and thanks to the police for all their help so far," added Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

[ashtaron14]

CCTV Released