Dalek stolen! Kidnappers demand Doctor!

*Raph's Girl* · 06-09-2005, 04:42 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...et/4077698.stm

'Kidnappers' who stole a Dalek from a Somerset tourist attraction have sent its owners a ransom note - and the robot's amputated plunger.

The 5ft model, believed to be an original from the cult BBC Dr Who series, was taken from Wookey Hole Caves near Wells on Monday.

On Thursday, staff found the plunger arm and a ransom note on a doorstep.

The note read: "We are holding the Dalek captive. We demand further instructions from the Doctor."

The group, signing themselves Guardians of the Planet Earth, added: "For the safety of the human race we have disarmed and removed its destructive mechanism."

Reward offered

A police spokeswoman said: "The owners reported this morning thay had found what they are calling a ransom note, along with part of the Dalek.

"If it is a stunt there is an issue of wasting police time."

Wookey Hole manager Daniel Medley told BBC News: "The arm has been removed quite carefully, it hasn't been ripped off, there's no torture involved.

"So if we get the rest of the Dalek back, we should be able to put it back together like a jigsaw.

"The police think it was probably taken by kids or students, but there is also the idea that it could be heading to Edinburgh for the G8 protests."

The Dalek had been on display at the Bath and West Show and was in temporary storage at the Wookey Hole site when it was taken.

It is believed to be worth thousands of pounds, and Wookey Hole's owners have offered a £500 reward for the model's return.

Former Dr Who actor Colin Baker has been in touch with staff at the attraction, and may be asked to send a message to the kidnappers.

Raph's Girl note: Wow! That's just crazy!

*Anarky* · 06-09-2005, 04:54 PM

A Dalek at the G8... that'd be cool. He could go and exterminate those blasted idiots.

... but no, those people had to remove its destructive mechanism.

But the Dalek-idea is kind of good, thinking about all the armor you'd have.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-10-2005, 05:47 AM

Apperantly there's a rumor going around that the Dalek was stolen by 4 7ft tall hairy creatures.

Now... the question is.... What are those Wookies up to???

*Anarky* · 06-10-2005, 06:42 AM

Wookies? That was the infamous BigFoot/Sasquatch team-up.

But that would be cool. "Dalek stolen by Wookie - Han Solo shocked"

*Raph's Girl* · 06-11-2005, 04:53 PM

Well... not 1 but 3 Daleks showed up at the G8 summit today protesting the debt in Africa. They kept on repeating "Exterminate the Debt in Africa!"

Now... which one of those Daleks was the one stolen???

*Anarky* · 06-11-2005, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Well... not 1 but 3 Daleks showed up at the G8 summit today protesting the debt in Africa. They kept on repeating "Exterminate the Debt in Africa!"

Now... which one of those Daleks was the one stolen???

No riots?

Man, that would have made a great headline. "Daleks rioting at G8".

*Raph's Girl* · 06-22-2005, 02:21 PM

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire2005/i...ory=0&id=31318

A stolen Dalek robot from the British SF series Doctor Who was recovered on Glastonbury Tor in England a week after disappearing from the Wookey Hole Caves near Wells, England, where it was being stored for a Doctor Who exhibition, the BBC reported.

Shortly after the disappearance, the thieves left a plunger arm from the robot on the doorstep of the tourist site, along with a ransom note demanding further instructions from "the Doctor." Cave owner Gerry Cottle made appeals for information and eventually received a phone call from the thieves, who revealed the robot's location, claiming it had become "too hot" to handle. The Dalek was recovered on the Tor and taken away on a stretcher. According to the BBC, Cottle has denied that the theft was a publicity stunt.

Raph's Girl note: What was it doing at the Tor tho??? Trying to find a way to Avalon??

06-09-2005, 04:42 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Dalek stolen! Kidnappers demand Doctor! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...et/4077698.stm 'Kidnappers' who stole a Dalek from a Somerset tourist attraction have sent its owners a ransom note - and the robot's amputated plunger. The 5ft model, believed to be an original from the cult BBC Dr Who series, was taken from Wookey Hole Caves near Wells on Monday. On Thursday, staff found the plunger arm and a ransom note on a doorstep. The note read: "We are holding the Dalek captive. We demand further instructions from the Doctor." The group, signing themselves Guardians of the Planet Earth, added: "For the safety of the human race we have disarmed and removed its destructive mechanism." Reward offered A police spokeswoman said: "The owners reported this morning thay had found what they are calling a ransom note, along with part of the Dalek. "If it is a stunt there is an issue of wasting police time." Wookey Hole manager Daniel Medley told BBC News: "The arm has been removed quite carefully, it hasn't been ripped off, there's no torture involved. "So if we get the rest of the Dalek back, we should be able to put it back together like a jigsaw. "The police think it was probably taken by kids or students, but there is also the idea that it could be heading to Edinburgh for the G8 protests." The Dalek had been on display at the Bath and West Show and was in temporary storage at the Wookey Hole site when it was taken. It is believed to be worth thousands of pounds, and Wookey Hole's owners have offered a £500 reward for the model's return. Former Dr Who actor Colin Baker has been in touch with staff at the attraction, and may be asked to send a message to the kidnappers. Raph's Girl note: Wow! That's just crazy! __________________

06-09-2005, 04:54 PM	#2
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	A Dalek at the G8... that'd be cool. He could go and exterminate those blasted idiots. ... but no, those people had to remove its destructive mechanism. But the Dalek-idea is kind of good, thinking about all the armor you'd have. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

06-10-2005, 05:47 AM	#3
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Apperantly there's a rumor going around that the Dalek was stolen by 4 7ft tall hairy creatures. Now... the question is.... What are those Wookies up to??? __________________

06-10-2005, 06:42 AM	#4
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Wookies? That was the infamous BigFoot/Sasquatch team-up. But that would be cool. "Dalek stolen by Wookie - Han Solo shocked" __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

06-11-2005, 04:53 PM	#5
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Well... not 1 but 3 Daleks showed up at the G8 summit today protesting the debt in Africa. They kept on repeating "Exterminate the Debt in Africa!" Now... which one of those Daleks was the one stolen??? __________________

06-22-2005, 02:21 PM	#7
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Stolen Dalek Recovered http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire2005/i...ory=0&id=31318 A stolen Dalek robot from the British SF series Doctor Who was recovered on Glastonbury Tor in England a week after disappearing from the Wookey Hole Caves near Wells, England, where it was being stored for a Doctor Who exhibition, the BBC reported. Shortly after the disappearance, the thieves left a plunger arm from the robot on the doorstep of the tourist site, along with a ransom note demanding further instructions from "the Doctor." Cave owner Gerry Cottle made appeals for information and eventually received a phone call from the thieves, who revealed the robot's location, claiming it had become "too hot" to handle. The Dalek was recovered on the Tor and taken away on a stretcher. According to the BBC, Cottle has denied that the theft was a publicity stunt. Raph's Girl note: What was it doing at the Tor tho??? Trying to find a way to Avalon?? __________________