ranworthbreeze Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 One of our owners has just informed me that a Norfolk local radio station has reported that a number of boats have been broken into at the Brundall Bay Marina. I have just phoned the Marina and it was just one boat that was on the hard standing over the Christmas holidays. If anyone is doubt I suggest that they phone the marina office. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi Alan ,just seen this in the evening paper.Roy http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/crime/boat_owners_warned_to_be_vigilant_following_spate_of_thefts_on_the_broads_1_4377802 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 It was about this time last year they started ,the low life's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I heard that Acle dyke has also been targeted. Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I don't know why info on thefts is always so vague, if more and better info was available as in where and what's being targeted iam sure people would be more vigilant. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 The trouble is, if you caught the theiving scum and gave them what they deserve, you`d be the one facing the magistrate, or worse, because you`ve infringed their Human rites?. Sick society we live in i suppose. That said, everyone should be very vigilant after Christmas, it`s the time of prezzies, and boat owners sometimes get some nice prezzies to go on the boat. And let`s NOT forget, it`s BOAT JUMBLE TIME. A prime place to get rid of stolen property if not security marked or tagged. Anyway, you all know full well, it`s OUR fault because we should`nt be so greedy and have such nice things in the first place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The world has gone mad. The wrong doers are protected and victims are not. What signal does this send out to our youngsters. If I had my time again I would certainly have a different attitude to life and who could blame me or anyone. I like others was brought up in a time when you respected the local bobby, certainly would never touch or take items that were not yours. If you put a million pounds in front of me I would never touch it, but that is how I was raised. it is so demoralizing, what hope for mankind. We are now persecuting our war heroes for protecting us in war time. Back to my first comment, this world has gone mad. It seems these days if you don't nail it down it is gone. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 There has been a spate of thefts specifically targeting high end chart plotters in the Brundall area, local officers conducting enquiries. Unfortunately it "is2 that time of year again and many thefts do not get reported until owners return at the beginning of the new season. Please remind one and all to do all they can to secure boats and equipment and don't forget to register with Boat shield via the Norfolk constabulary website as mentioned recently. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 If we had a legal and regulated drugs trade ( similar to tobacco and alcohol ) we would see a virtual end to crime such as this. I do accept that it's far from 'petty' to the victim ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I have been reading about Smart Water and found they do a Marine 'version' of their membership, for just under £45.00 per year. https://shop.smartwater.com/marine.html Smart Water unlike anything else (such as UV marking pens) will not wear off or fade. It can be used on items even outside exposed to the weather and, if your item is stolen the Smart Water marking unlike UV pens, is chemically unique and through your continued membership wit Smart Water traces back to you. So from a Plotter to an Outboard this at least would mean that if goods are recovered by the Police, they are sure to be re-united to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 13 hours ago, Wildfuzz said: There has been a spate of thefts specifically targeting high end chart plotters in the Brundall area, local officers conducting enquiries. Unfortunately it "is2 that time of year again and many thefts do not get reported until owners return at the beginning of the new season. Please remind one and all to do all they can to secure boats and equipment and don't forget to register with Boat shield via the Norfolk constabulary website as mentioned recently. Stu The thing is Stu, even if people reported someone "on the premises, and in the act", if you report it to the police, the only response you`ll get is "we have`nt got the manpower", or even, "there`s nothing we can do at this time". Most of us have had enough of it, and some are prepared to take the law into their own hands, and then what will you do?. You`ll always find the manpower to arrest and prosecute victims who are prepared to do anything to protect their property, by never enough manpower to apprehend the criminals in the process. Also, with boats being securely locked, in a marina, fully equipped with CCTV cameras, when they ARE caught on film, we also hear that usual get out clause "it`s not admissable as evidence". Is`nt it strange how some things are not admissable as evidence, but if some honest law abiding person makes an honest mistake, be it in their car, or accidentally dropping some litter, or even eating a biscuit while driving, any evidence caught on POLICE cameras, is damming evidence. It`s well past the time when the police forces are COMPELLED BY PUBLIC AUTHORITY, to get up off their backsides and do the job WE, THE TAX PAYER pay them for Rant over. PS. we have a boat moored at Brundall too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 11 hours ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: The thing is Stu, even if people reported someone "on the premises, and in the act", if you report it to the police, the only response you`ll get is "we have`nt got the manpower", or even, "there`s nothing we can do at this time". Most of us have had enough of it, and some are prepared to take the law into their own hands, and then what will you do?. You`ll always find the manpower to arrest and prosecute victims who are prepared to do anything to protect their property, by never enough manpower to apprehend the criminals in the process. Also, with boats being securely locked, in a marina, fully equipped with CCTV cameras, when they ARE caught on film, we also hear that usual get out clause "it`s not admissable as evidence". Is`nt it strange how some things are not admissable as evidence, but if some honest law abiding person makes an honest mistake, be it in their car, or accidentally dropping some litter, or even eating a biscuit while Nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Speedtriple, I am not going to offer any defense as I can quite see how you and many other members of the public are disillusioned with the current state of the state.......... However if crimes are not reported then we stand no chance at all, sometimes just the pattern of crimes, locations and the property stolen can give a lead or opening, your right we cannot detect every crime, and at times the laws of evidence or prosecution do seem biased but they are the laws we have to work within. Knowing who did it is not the same proving who did it. As for the traffic police.............. "No comment". All I can say is there are many dedicated people not just Police officers who work hard to protect our property, the boat yards, other boat owners, local security and the likes of you and I, we will never stop crime (I would be out of a job) but we must not roll over either. If you or anyone has a genuine idea to help let me know I will push it as hard as anyone, also if you have a genuine complaint or concern make that point also, policing is changing and the public perception of what can be done will have to change also, we may not like it but that's true of education, healthcare and many other areas. Roll on my retirement and emigration. Lol. S. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 PS I am a tax payer to.... does that make me self employed? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Wildfuzz said: PS I am a tax payer to.... does that make me self employed? Stu, if you were self employed you would be classed as a vigilante and locked up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 And given the staff shortage you'd probably have to arrest yourself (assuming you were in the same vacinity as yourself) and even maybe interview yourself at the station. Now! Are you going to come quietly? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 27 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: And given the staff shortage you'd probably have to arrest yourself (assuming you were in the same vacinity as yourself) and even maybe interview yourself at the station. Now! Are you going to come quietly? Well at least I would have a 100% detection rate 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webntweb Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 We are moored at Brundall. Last year we drove down on Friday evening in early November so it was quite late when we arrived. Had our usual stop for the level crossing (don't mind that cos I used to be a trainspotter . . . used to be?). We were stopped behind a police car. They went straight on, obviously to check the yards and bungalows. We turned into Brooms and had only been at the mooring a few minutes unloading the car when the police car pulled up alongside. I don't know how often they patrol the area but they were obviously on the ball that time. Roy 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 12 hours ago, Matt said: Nonsense. Spoken just like a true policeman. Could this be a case of the truth hurting a bit?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Don't worry Stuart, I will help you out and do a citzen's arrest, Iv'e got pink fluffy handcuffs aswell I'll get me coat Grace 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 35 minutes ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Spoken just like a true policeman. Could this be a case of the truth hurting a bit?. I'm an accountant.......! and a Special Constable and your talking nonsense.......! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 26 minutes ago, Matt said: I'm an accountant.......! and a Special Constable and your talking nonsense.......! My god, if you`re not the perfect example of a modern policeman Matt?. A hobby Bobby, and one who will no where to cut costs. I can`t seem to find a laughing icon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 11 hours ago, Gracie said: Don't worry Stuart, I will help you out and do a citzen's arrest, Iv'e got pink fluffy handcuffs aswell I'll get me coat Grace Forget the coat just the uniform will be fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well this is an emotive subject to many...... and rightly so. I do however reiterate that our perception of public services and what and how they are delivered is going to have to change. We have to accept that we will no longer see a GP at the surgery it will be a nurse practitioner, that the local bobby is long gone, that police attending every call is gone, good service in retail establishments is waning, local shops pubs banks , post offices garages are all closing for out of town retail parks. Letting children out to play during the summer holidays is a concern, identity theft, bank fraud and on line scams are increasing, we live longer, earn more save less and are less charity minded. Times they are a changing................ Puts soap box away and shuffles stage left. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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