Caravan firm owner jailed for theft
One of the victims lost out after trusting the crook to sell his motor home for £34,000
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Caravan enthusiasts in Lower Darwen were left thousands of pounds out of pocket by conman and businessman Ian Thane, it has been revealed.
The 46-year-old was recently sent to prison for 16 months after it emerged that he had stolen almost £114,000 from his customers.
He admitted 12 charges of selling caravans and pocketing the cash instead of handing it over to the owners.
Preston crown court heard how Mr Thane had used the money to pay bills and other expenses for his firm Ewood Caravans.
One of the victims lost out after entrusting the crook to sell his motor home for £34,000. However, despite two previous successful transactions with him, the customers never saw their money, the Blackburn Citizen revealed.
His insurance company also refused to pay out, leaving him with no caravan and no cash after buying it for £43,000.
Meanwhile, Police in Nafferton, North Humberside, are appealing for information after a touring caravan was stolen from a local farm, according to Nafferton Today.