Published: Wednesday, 1st October, 2008 16:30
BURNED MINI WAS CLASSIC
By Sandy Kilpatrick
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A couple who had their classic Mini stolen and set ablaze are offering a cash reward for information.
Amber and Robert O’Neil from Glenside Farm near Auchinleck had their 1985 Mini City E stolen on Tuesday September 23.
Mr O’Neil first noticed the car was missing the next day but it was his wife’s dad, Robert Beatson who found the burned-out shell of the car near Cronberry.
Previous owner, Mr Beatson told the Chronicle that he had spent a ‘small fortune’ restoring the Mini to ‘show potential’ and that the sight of the burned-out car made him feel sick.’
Mr and Mrs O’Neil’s insurance company are currently looking into the claim but the couple are offering a cash reward to anybody who was information on the
car’s theft and vandalism.
Mr O’Neil said: “If anybody has any information that could lead to a conviction we would gladly reward them.”
Cumnock Police Inspector Jim Drennan said: “It’s a distinctive vehicle, red with a white roof and two parallel stripes down the bonnet. If somebody
If you have any information you can contact Mr O’Neil on 0779 663 4799, Cumnock Police station on 01290 306600, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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