Stolen engine completely dismantled in trailer

By The Lincoln Journal Star
Sunday, Sep 30, 2007 - 08:24:33 pm CDT

Thieves stole most of a Chevrolet racing engine, leaving just the
engine block, and police believe it occurred overnight Saturday.

The engine parts, valued at $7,000, were reported stolen Sunday
morning along with more than $5,000 in tools, according to Lincoln
Police reports. The items were in an enclosed car trailer, Lincoln
Police Capt. David Beggs said.

The total loss is estimated at about $12,125, which includes damage to
the trailer.

*UPDATE*

The equipment belongs to ATH Motorsports, better known as the #3 of
Chris Alcorn. Information on the equipment and contact is as follows:

Some of the items stolen are including but not limited to:

1/2 in. Snap-On Cordless Impact Wrench
3/8 in. Snap-On Cordless Impact Wrench
3/8 in. Milwaukee Cordless Impact Wrench
1/2 in. Milwaukee Cordless Drill
Milwaukee Flashlight
Craftsman Timing Light
Tap & Die Set
Craftsman Drill Bit Set
T-Handle Set
Craftsman Open End Wrench Set
Craftsman Socket Set 3/8 in.
Ideal – Digital Temperature Gauge
ADT – Harmonic Balancer Puller/Installer
4 in. Grinder
8 in. Milwaukee Grinder
Valve Spring Compressor
Tire Pressure Gauge
Various engine parts including:
Cylinder Heads
Intake Manifold
Water Pump – Pulleys and Belts
Crankshaft, Connecting Rods, Pistons
MSD - Ignition Box
MSD – Plug Wires
MSD – Blaster Coil
MSD – Distributor (x2)
Powermaster Starter w/Cables (x2)
KSE – Fuel/Oil Pump
Misc. Rocker Arms/Lifters/Pushrods

If any of you have any information on this theft, please call LPD
Officer M. Fluitt badge# 643 at 402 416-8998.

Also, Derick Noonan reports that he was robbed Saturday night of tools
and parts from his race and personal car.

It seems like we may have an epidemic. For those of you who "know a guy with a car" keep an eye peeled. If you drive by their house on your normal route home, slow down and take one more look. If you see anything suspicious, don't assume - call the police.