lets not create hysteria Carl - people do unfortunately get robbed all the time
much like dogs don't REALLY talk to each other to organise mass attacks on their owners - but it seems that way when you hear one report on the news 10 more follow over the next few days.
Sorry to hear about the misfortune vin, that's crap! Where abouts are you, round huddersfield somewhere? car boots and the local park are probably the places to look.