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2013
By Calvin at 09:57 GMT, 13 years ago
One thing that interests me in preparing crime prevention stories for this blog is the level of commonality around the world. This is especially true when it comes to the security of people’s homes and cars where you read the same messages being spouted by the local police about the same problems.
Take this example from Redcliffe, Perth Australia, which was reported in the online news sheet Perth Now
Unsecured cars and homes are proving irresistible for thieves, with more than one unlocked home or car targeted every day in Redcliffe. Police said it was a disturbing statistic that more than half of the reported home property thefts so far this year had not involved a break-in. During the past month 33 break-ins and thefts have occurred at insecure premises or from unlocked vehicles.
Now where have we heard that before?
The article goes on....
Redcliffe station officer-in-charge, Darryl Keys, said it just was not good enough and provided easy takings for opportunistic criminals. Senior Sergeant Keys said "It's a case of laziness. People need to be more responsible. We're trying to prevent crime.''
Crime prevention officer Jo Broughton said while there was legally no difference between breaking and entering an unlocked or locked premises or vehicle, it made the task tougher for police.
Sergeant Broughton said "The difference for us is it's easier for people to break in if unlocked. It's frustrating for police to have to continue to tell people to lock up. We tell people time and time again.''
Am I picking up just a little frustration there?
The article concludes with Sergeant Broughton giving a little advice about what not to leave lying around the garden; things like shovels, ladders and chairs that might help the burglar get inside your home.
It just goes to show that there is nothing new under the sun. Mind you, at least Perth is getting some!
Keep ‘em peeled – and remember to lock up!
You can read the rest of the Perth Now article at: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/redcliffe-police-sick-of-saying-lock-up-or-lose-it/story-e6frg12c-1226586274205
