You're nicked mate......Not!

Lancpudn · 2nd January 2018, 15:46

I've just been reading this article and cant believe it! If a crime has a value of less than £200 PC Plod don't want to know. Absolutely ridiculous.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/police-igno...ailers-1652841

I've been looking at outdoor Wi-Fi CCTV kits with all the yobbo's here and almost clicked to buy this afternoon but after speaking to a guy across the back with a similar kit installed he basically told me to not spend a fortune on one as twice he's notified police of attempted break-ins only for the police to not even follow it up.
It said a cheap deterrent one is just as good, beggars belief.

BoroRover · 2nd January 2018, 16:00

They have a completely different view if your tax ran out the previous day, automatic fine, points on your licence, car siezed, and recovery and storage fees to pay.
Of course, this is the way to deal with untaxed vehicles on the road. The point I make is that if there is money in it for them, they are relentless. No money in lifting thieves....for the victim....tough, get on with it.

Who would run a shop these days ? Extortionate business rates etc etc, and some spotty Herbert can just walk in and take your property.

Disgraceful ��

Vossy · 2nd January 2018, 16:01

I saw this last week also, it's just open season now for anyone who is a a law breaker, if you tow the line and obey the rules you will be punished.

topman · 2nd January 2018, 16:49

One thing that did surprise me was people are stealing cheese to sell on, who knew there was a market for stolen cheese? You learn something new everyday!

greendriver · 2nd January 2018, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Lancpudn

I've just been reading this article and cant believe it! If a crime has a value of less than £200 PC Plod don't want to know. Absolutely ridiculous.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/police-igno...ailers-1652841

I've been looking at outdoor Wi-Fi CCTV kits with all the yobbo's here and almost clicked to buy this afternoon but after speaking to a guy across the back with a similar kit installed he basically told me to not spend a fortune on one as twice he's notified police of attempted break-ins only for the police to not even follow it up.
It said a cheap deterrent one is just as good, beggars belief.

Well, that's half our cars not worth reporting, then....

Darcydog · 2nd January 2018, 18:43

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Originally Posted by BoroRover

They have a completely different view if your tax ran out the previous day, automatic fine, points on your licence, car siezed, and recovery and storage fees to pay.
Of course, this is the way to deal with untaxed vehicles on the road. The point I make is that if there is money in it for them, they are relentless. No money in lifting thieves....for the victim....tough, get on with it.

Who would run a shop these days ? Extortionate business rates etc etc, and some spotty Herbert can just walk in and take your property.

Disgraceful ��

Interesting perspective on today’s policing priorities.

Darcydog · 2nd January 2018, 18:45

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Originally Posted by topman

One thing that did surprise me was people are stealing cheese to sell on, who knew there was a market for stolen cheese? You learn something new everyday!

Wallace and Grommit have got a LOT to answer for!!!

Groundsman Willie · 2nd January 2018, 18:51

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Originally Posted by topman

One thing that did surprise me was people are stealing cheese to sell on, who knew there was a market for stolen cheese? You learn something new everyday!

That's just crackers. People these days just don't give Edam
Sorry, I'll get me coat.....

Darcydog · 2nd January 2018, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Groundsman Willie

That's just crackers. People these days just don't give Edam
Sorry, I'll get me coat.....

Stilton’s of it in my fridge......

Groundsman Willie · 2nd January 2018, 19:18

Even if the police do something, it can be a long, sorry story.
I work at a Sportsground, and 18 months ago, we got broken into. Among the items stolen, were a petrol strimmer, leaf blower, and 2 hedge cutters. An off duty police officer with a dash cam drove past a Ford Focus parked outside our entrance at 4am, and saw someone loading the strimmer into the car. He called it in to his colleagues and they stopped the car. He had the car registration on camera, with a clear picture of the guy loading it in the boot. When stopped, he still had everything on board, claimed it was all "a mate's". He got charged.
1st court appearance, failed to turn up as he was in hospital after being chased by police and hurting his leg. Case adjourned
2nd court appearance, failed to turn up as he was in custody after being caught by police breaking and entering. Case adjourned
3rd court appearance, failed to turn up as he had been signed off by a Doctor for stress. Case adjourned
4th court appearance, turned up (hooray) but his solicitor claimed that as he was 'known to the court officials', he wouldn't receive a fair hearing and wished the case to be heard at another court. Case adjourned
5th court appearance, failed to turn up, found guilty in his absence. Warrant issued for his arrest.
We've got our tools back, but after all this time, they're not really good for anything.
Anyone care to work out how much it has cost for 5 court dates to be processed, all over 2 grand worth of nicked tools that are now scrap?

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2nd January 2018, 19:18	#10
Groundsman Willie Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Newbury Posts: 842 Thanks: 783 Thanked 423 Times in 264 Posts	Even if the police do something, it can be a long, sorry story. I work at a Sportsground, and 18 months ago, we got broken into. Among the items stolen, were a petrol strimmer, leaf blower, and 2 hedge cutters. An off duty police officer with a dash cam drove past a Ford Focus parked outside our entrance at 4am, and saw someone loading the strimmer into the car. He called it in to his colleagues and they stopped the car. He had the car registration on camera, with a clear picture of the guy loading it in the boot. When stopped, he still had everything on board, claimed it was all "a mate's". He got charged. 1st court appearance, failed to turn up as he was in hospital after being chased by police and hurting his leg. Case adjourned 2nd court appearance, failed to turn up as he was in custody after being caught by police breaking and entering. Case adjourned 3rd court appearance, failed to turn up as he had been signed off by a Doctor for stress. Case adjourned 4th court appearance, turned up (hooray) but his solicitor claimed that as he was 'known to the court officials', he wouldn't receive a fair hearing and wished the case to be heard at another court. Case adjourned 5th court appearance, failed to turn up, found guilty in his absence. Warrant issued for his arrest. We've got our tools back, but after all this time, they're not really good for anything. Anyone care to work out how much it has cost for 5 court dates to be processed, all over 2 grand worth of nicked tools that are now scrap? __________________ Dave

2nd January 2018, 16:00	#2
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	They have a completely different view if your tax ran out the previous day, automatic fine, points on your licence, car siezed, and recovery and storage fees to pay. Of course, this is the way to deal with untaxed vehicles on the road. The point I make is that if there is money in it for them, they are relentless. No money in lifting thieves....for the victim....tough, get on with it. Who would run a shop these days ? Extortionate business rates etc etc, and some spotty Herbert can just walk in and take your property. Disgraceful ��

2nd January 2018, 16:01	#3
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	I saw this last week also, it's just open season now for anyone who is a a law breaker, if you tow the line and obey the rules you will be punished.