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- 29 January 2013, 19:24
Paul Scholes' Car Stolen While Defrosting
Thieves stole a top-of-the-range 4x4 owned by Manchester United star Paul Scholes as he defrosted the windscreen, police have confirmed.
The footballer left the engine running to melt ice on his grey Chevrolet Captiva Estate while it was parked on his driveway and nipped back inside his home in Oldham, Greater Manchester.
When he returned, the car had been stolen.
The theft happened on Monday morning shortly before 8am, Greater Manchester Police said.
"Police are investigating after a car was stolen while the owner was defrosting the vehicle," a spokesman said.
"The grey Chevrolet Estate was stolen from the drive of a house in the Greenfield area of Oldham between 7.45am and 8am on Monday 28 January 2013.
"Inquiries to locate the car are ongoing."
Police have warned drivers not to leave their cars running and unattended while defrosting, as it only takes a thief a few seconds to steal the vehicle.
Scholes, 38, has played his entire professional career at Manchester United, making more than 700 appearances for the club.
He has also made 66 appearances for England.
what do you think?
Neil C
Never mind, I'm sure he can afford another!!
Andrea Hill
thats not point. it theft. just because he rich doesnt make it right. hate attitudes like this.
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Robbie369P .
Top of the range and Chevrolet - Isn't that an oximoron?
Fred Spoons
Or even Manchester United star AND Paul Scholes
Mark Hussey
Do manu players not lock cars .how daft can you get lol.
Dave Smith
How do you lock it with the keys in it, assuming you want to get back in and still don't want anyone to steal it.
Mark Hussey
Stop it take key out lol
Mark Wood
If you have 2 sets of keys - easy to start the car with one and lock with the other?? Certainly warmer than stadning out in the snow!
Steve Marshall
Exactly what I do Mr wood but then again scholes is from Manchester.
Darren Davies
Interesting what he says to the insurance claims advisor when asked were the keys in the vehicle when it was stolen! I would have thought his insurance would be void. Keys left in unattended vehicle with engine running. Bet if it wasn't someone allegedly high profile the insurance company would say "sorry your inurance is null and void"
matt smith
Stolen in Oldham. A football match occurred in Oldham the day previous. Maybe it's coincidence.
George Clement
Matt Smith was the name of the Oldham player named man of the match playing Liverpool in the cup the day before. Are you suggesting what I think you are as to the locality that the thief might have come from.
Rod
This could be a very interesting case if his insurance DO pay out, many people have been refused for doing the very same thing. If you are one of these, get ready to see your solicitor and get claiming.
Neil C
Andrea 2.00pm "calm down dear" its a comment.
Andrea Hill
im calm, hate thieves, mine just a comment too.
Lorgar Aurelian
Haha! Numpty. Never do that with your car in the morning. It's not as if it's a new crime.
Andrea Hill
i am calm, hate thieves.
Adrian Wagstaff
It's very useful to drive a 4x4 around Manchester. Holland and Belgium are other places you might want to own a 4x4. Cheshire, where a lot of footballers are said to live, is another area you might want a 4x4, with all them motorways and Roman roads.
robert
Serves him right,does he not read newspapers or listen to radio or watch telly.Maybe he wanted someone to nick it thinking he can get insurance payout.
Fred Spoons
Should have played a 4 X 4 X 3
Baker101
I'm sure he'll be able to buy a new one without so much as a second thought. Dumb thing to do though, I bet the theives couldn't believe their luck when they strolled past Paul Schole's gaff and saw a nice and shiny car waiting to be driven off.
Andy Sillitoe
I couldn't care less
Jasmin Louise
Not a good idea to leave keys in ignition. However, insurance companies will look at circumstances of the incident and certain factors! Was the driver in a position to deter the thief (thieves) etc! Out of drivers sight! Private property!
johnny_1234
firstly, i couldn't care less what happens to paul scholes car, why report it in the news? and secondly, if he's stupid enough to leave an expensive car running with the keys in it, in a crappy area like oldham, then what does he expect!
gunit1969
Only a Chevrolet - no Mercedes or Range Rover ? Doesnt really sound like Premiership footballer material. Probably sponsored anyway so wont cost him a penny. Did they also nick his Blue Badge (as a regularly-crocked old timer !!)
movvi
My man starts my car for me every morning when it's freezing because I am apparently a delicate little thing and he likes it to be a bit toasty for me! I am sure he wouldn't do this if we lived on a street or estate though - it makes sense that someone could swipe it in seconds. I assume Paul Scholes also has a drive, in which case some toerag must have been watching and waiting for their chance. Momentary abandonment of a car + lurking toerag = car theft. Stinker!
dave
1:29pm on 29/1/2013
Other people also have their cars stolen whilre defrosting, so why report on this one? Is he, perhaps, more important than other people?
Andrea Hill
1:46pm on 29/1/2013
now why do you think it was reported. !
matt smith
3:10pm on 29/1/2013
Maybe its more a case of highlighting that nobody is immune to this type of theft?
James R McCulloch
4:03pm on 29/1/2013
Affirmative. Higher up the ranks you go in life the bigger the propensity for others to have a.go at them.
dave
8:27pm on 29/1/2013
So what makes him of a 'higher rank' than someone else?