2112 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 The Police are asking people to be vigilant saying there are opportunistic thefts going on in the island. As reported on the NPM - Police say 'opportunistic thieves' are currently operating on the Island. Officers are urging people to remember to lock their doors and cars - and bikes and tents - over the TT period. The Isle of Man Constabulary has seen a rise in incidents of vehicles being taken without consent. Inspector Paul Kemp told Manx Radio: "This isn't because we've got a load of visiting people that have come over and have caused us a load of trouble - this is something we've been facing for the last month or so. "We're getting on top of it, but still, it's worthy of the message going out there." He confirmed a number of arrests have been made in recent weeks but added someone was seen 'rifling through' a car in Ramsey as recently as last night (28 May). Inspector Kemp says the activity is not limited to one area of the Island: Are these thefts being committed by locals or are thieves coming to the island specifically for rich pickings? I hope this isn’t the case, and Operation Strongbox is ‘working’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 (edited) "Opportunistic thieves"? Most of them are elected or work in the Manx Civil Service. Edited May 29 by Non-Believer Extra bit 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Keystone cops never seem to be able to catch heating oil theives either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 36 minutes ago, 2112 said: The Police are asking people to be vigilant saying there are opportunistic thefts going on in the island. As reported on the NPM - Police say 'opportunistic thieves' are currently operating on the Island. Officers are urging people to remember to lock their doors and cars - and bikes and tents - over the TT period. The Isle of Man Constabulary has seen a rise in incidents of vehicles being taken without consent. Inspector Paul Kemp told Manx Radio: "This isn't because we've got a load of visiting people that have come over and have caused us a load of trouble - this is something we've been facing for the last month or so. "We're getting on top of it, but still, it's worthy of the message going out there." He confirmed a number of arrests have been made in recent weeks but added someone was seen 'rifling through' a car in Ramsey as recently as last night (28 May). Inspector Kemp says the activity is not limited to one area of the Island: Are these thefts being committed by locals or are thieves coming to the island specifically for rich pickings? I hope this isn’t the case, and Operation Strongbox is ‘working’? It's locals doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 4 minutes ago, CallMeCurious said: Keystone cops never seem to be able to catch heating oil theives either. Quite literally says in the article a number of arrests have been made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 2 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: Quite literally says in the article a number of arrests have been made Well there is always a first time. They never did get anyone for the mini crimewave of burgalries a few years ago either. These guys must be amateurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Ahh but have they arrested the right/real culprit's or is it just a it up gov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 1 minute ago, Dirty Buggane said: Ahh but have they arrested the right/real culprit's or is it just a it up gov. Somebody's nicked your F key. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Just now, La Colombe said: Somebody's nicked your F key. uckers! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 47 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: It's locals doing it If you know who’s doing it tell the police. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom de plume Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 We are allowing just about anyone in now without proper background checks. I’ve heard of Ghanaian paedophile rings, Polish & Bulgarian drug gangs, Nigerian rent dodgers amongst countless South African wrong un’s! We are in serious trouble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Jewish space lasers too 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Terrible jump at the last fence. Must do better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom de plume Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 33 minutes ago, Mr. Sausages said: Jewish space lasers too Netanyahu wouldn’t stand for it, you are quite correct sausage fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeCurious Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 1 hour ago, slinkydevil said: Terrible jump at the last fence. Must do better... Manx Grand National... now that's entertaining. Probably didn't expect the coppers to be so quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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