Newlyweds reeling after camper van ‘Coco’ stolen in Vancouver

Priceless camper van stolen from newlyweds Stephan and Robyn Tschurtschenthaler's 40-year-old campervan might not look like much, but it's priceless to them.

Update: The van has been located. More information on CTV News at 11:30.

Two newlyweds are begging for the return of a priceless camper van they’ve been using to travel across North America.

Vancouver residents Stephan and Robyn Tschurtschenthaler spent their savings on the 1979 Ford camper van, nicknamed “Coco,” and have used it to trek tens of thousands of kilometres through Canada and the United States.

“It’s our baby. We bought the van with our wedding money,” Stephan told CTV News. “It’s our home. It’s our only space.”

Unfortunately, the vehicle was stolen while the couple was stopped in their home city this week, days before they were set to head out once again for Alaska.

“It’s baffling,” Stephan said. “We never thought she would get stolen because if you see her, she doesn’t go over 80 [kilometres an hour]. She’s easy to spot, so it’s not a getaway vehicle.”

The theft happened sometime overnight Tuesday, leaving the Tschurtschenthalers unable to continue on their travels and effectively homeless.

The couple has asked the public to keep their eyes peeled for Coco, which they insist has little monetary value to others, and to report sightings to police.

“We just really, really want it back,” Stephan said.

Vancouver police confirmed they are investigating the camper van’s disappearance. Anyone with information on its whereabouts can contact the department at 604-717-3321.

With a report from CTV Vancouver’s Sarah MacDonald