Beware of stolen Holden V8's
 

I searched but did not see this matter covered before.

In searching for 6 and 6,2 L Chevy/Holden motors, I came across a news item that reports about 140 V8's ( both sizes) and 175 heavy duty gearboxes (not sure which type) were stolen from the Holden factory recently -inside job.

Factory fresh? No warranty, too bad!

Yeeup. This may be the one you're referring too.

Police requested that anyone who had purchased a cheap $2000 engine to ring them asap with the details. Phone must have been ringing off its hook!


Stuntman and drift champion Robin Gerald Bolger charged over Holden heist | adelaidenow



A STUNTMAN has been ordered to return to Adelaide to answer a charge of money laundering, in a major development in the $2.5 million Holden parts heist.

Queensland-based stuntman and drift champion Robin Gerald Bolger, of Cornubia, south of Brisbane, has appeared in a Brisbane court.

More than 180 V8 engines and other parts were stolen from Holden's Elizabeth plant over a period of months and were believed to have been sold to members of amateur motor racing groups.

It is understood police had been investigating leads that the parts were being used in off-road race cars and sold to motorsport enthusiasts.

A Brisbane magistrate granted Bolger bail and he is listed to appear in Adelaide on August 22 to answer charges related to the theft.

SA police issued a warrant for the 40-year-old's arrest a week ago and he came to the attention of Queensland police over traffic and public nuisance matters.



Bolger, whose occupation is listed as stunt driver, is accused of knowingly engaging in money laundering between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2011.

On his Facebook page, the Irish-born, self-proclaimed "Godfather of motorsport entertainment in Australia" says he drives a Holden Monaro in the sport of drifting.

He has long entertained crowds at the Clipsal 500 as part of a motorcycle stunt team.

Police opted not to pursue charges against Bolger, including driving with a suspended license and causing a public nuisance.

Prosecutor Sergeant Paul Hodge did not oppose his bail after Bolger agreed to present himself to the Elizabeth Magistrates Court.

SA police were in court for the case but Bolger was not required to go with them.

Magistrate Paul Kluck ordered that Bolger return to South Australia to face the money laundering charge.

Police did not seek any conditions on bail.

SA police have not said whether Bolger will face further charges, or if further arrests are imminent over the parts theft.

Earlier this month, the Sunday Mail reported that the hi-tech V8 motors - fitted to the latest model VE Commodores - retail for about $10,000 each through Holden dealers, but were being sold for between $1500 and $2000 by the thieves on the black market.

A major police investigation into the racket has been under way since January.

A Facebook page for Bolger says the Irishman now calls Queensland home, enjoying the tropical climate and laid back lifestyle.

He appeared in a Yamaha television commercial and was the 2007 Drift Australia champion.

You often wonder where these dynamic new wonders get their money to play with the big toys !

Wow, in the US, it seems to be farm equipment and four wheelers that are stolen.
Pretty brazen to steal new parts from a factory!

More than likely drugs or some other crime.

An honest days hard work doesn't get you near what these sorts of guys have.

Yes, idiots for stealing from within your own sector.

The farm equipment thing was happening here a few years ago. The crooks would steal big stuff and bury it till the heat died down (too obvious moving big machinery when it's being looked for) then dig it up and part it out....big money in spare parts.

You could have just stopped there. :o

Yep, there is a Commandment about that, isn't there?

I don't recall an expiration date on any of the Ten Commandments.

Brett Stevens funded most of his drag racing empire with drug money. The law finally caught up with him.

Brett Stevens faces court on drugs charges

Yes, true. My bad wording, :o

It would be pretty hard to sneak that home in your lunchbox.:3DSMILE:
JD

What ever happen to Brett Stevens. I see all his cars were sold off very cheap by the Government but what happened to Brett. There is nothing on the net after 2010 .
Bruce

I was doing a bit of research myself on that but didn't find anything much either. It looks like a very complicated case with lots of players by the sounds of it so probably taking some time. Lawyers got to make a living I guess.