Agree with JPC here. That's a standard tactic. Nick it, park it up somewhere for a few days, if no one comes sniffing in a few days, then they assume it's probably not tracked, they then move it again never to be seen.
Seen this a few times on those police programs on the telly (road wars or something).
Absolutely delighted to hear your getting it back Sixpot, especially as I live in Warrington as well

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Had a couple of sleepless nights this weekend, thinking I could hear noises outside !!!!