That's very sad to hear. It's also angering. Putting the emotions aside for a minute it's also not surprising. As in all hobbies/ passions, as they become more popular and valuable there will always be those wanting to take advantage of the situation.
Reading the thread on your link I doubt the thieves would have went to all that trouble to offload it at a scrap merchant. I wouldn't be surprised if something like that turned up for sale with a new paint job and modified build number.
Let's all hope they get caught and it is returned to its rightful owner in unmolested condition.
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