Some good news The police have located (and Ken has them, all in good nick) the Board, Sails, Masts & Booms No sign of the van or other gear in the van (fins, mast bases, extentions etc) as yet.
Apparently this guy stored the stuff in his mothers house and his mother rang the police. He was a known crook & has been in jail for quite a few years.(maybe she has had a gutful of his activities).
Whether he was the one that stole the van or was just storing it at the house (for a later sale) is unknown at this stage.
I suspect Ken will find out more about the van & other gear in the near future
Thanks everyone for your interest.
Jeffro