Stolen significant Starlet rally car JQ5753 Royce Watson's

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Stolen significant Starlet rally car JQ5753 Royce Watson's

Postby IcedJohnno » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:57 pm

Stolen from Nelson last night.

Seen at around 4pm today being driven south from Reefton towards Chch etc.

The late Royce Watson (killed rallying at Hanmer earlier this year) used to rally this car. It belongs to his brother Craig. Royce was a true legend in NZ rallying circles. Please help his family find their touchstone to Royce.

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Registration JQ5753
Has MAXIM in large letters along the side and of course, the cage is obvious too.

If you see it please contact the police ASAP.

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Re: Stolen significant Starlet rally car JQ5753 Royce Watson

Postby IcedJohnno » Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:38 pm

Nothing has shown up as of just now, so please keep you eyes out.

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Re: Stolen significant Starlet rally car JQ5753 Royce Watson

Postby IcedJohnno » Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:21 pm

update off FB, about an hour ago.

Delwyn Leitch posted to Royce Watson Memorial Page
Latest update. Sounds like the sighting near Springs Junction was a different car but garage is reviewing security footage.

However there was a definite sighting of it being towed from the Moutere towards Motueka on Sat night around 10.00-10.15pm by a 4WD - prado/isuzu. SO everyone in Mot/takaka/nelson keep your eyes and ears open. Got some unique bits on it so if someone tries to strip it and sell it, then we may still find the little shits.

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Re: Stolen significant Starlet rally car JQ5753 Royce Watson

Postby boon » Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:35 pm

Just to update, vehicle was recovered, stripped and in a very sad state from the sounds of things, apparently the butchers even tried to cut the cage out of it :(
Unsure if anyone was apprehended as a result.

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Re: Stolen significant Starlet rally car JQ5753 Royce Watson

Postby catalystracing » Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:06 pm

Not sure if this a good or bad result, gutted for all concerned. :evil: :evil: :evil:

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