Car Crime Awareness

[underground]

OK all, this is something that hopefully needs no reminding, however I felt in light of Ralph Johnson's post on uk.rec.caving, it is something worth reiterating:

"Last Wed a group (CCPC) were about to go down Sidetrack Cave (Eldon Quarry)
when a white Peugeot estate with roof rack (Reg T or J) with 2 passengers
pulled up and appeared to be showing interest in their cars. They decided to
investigate at which point the car disappeared at speed. The group were
sufficiently concerned to do the cave in 2 shifts while the other half
watched
the vehicles. Could be nothing but if you are caving in the area it might
pay
to be cautious.
Ralph J."

Remeber folks, this applies to leaving your vehicle in all areas whilst caving, so just take the relevant precautions...... I personally have witnessed similar behaviour whilst parked at the Maskhill/Nettle/Oxlow layby.

 

[Huw Groucutt]

similar story happened to someone else in my club, they'd been on a trip to Ogof Tarddiad Rhymni, which is a very bad area for car thefts, and were sitting in the car after the trip when a car full of 'rough blokes' (!), pulled up and started looking into their car, when they saw there were people inside they quickly drove away.....a little suspicious me thinks.

 

[bubba]

There's a great story of justice being dished out to one of the scum who break into caver's cars here:

http://www.croydoncavingclub.org.uk/Archive/Pelobates/051/S09.htm

A few more of these type operations would quickly get word around and help cut it out.

 

[paull]

whats the present state of car crime along the oxlow road these days ?

 

[paul]

whats the present state of car crime along the oxlow road these days ?

No recent reports of problems. The farmer does allow you to park a couple of in the small area through the gate in front of the farm as long as you do not block the gate to the inner yard and pay a pound per car.

 

[bubba]

Given the recent problems with the Giant's payment box I'd definitely use the farmer's yard if you're up there in the dark. A quid well spent for peace of mind.

 

[Deek]

I realise this is a serious post but personaaly, I'd be a bit embarrassed about anyone seeing the inside of my boot especially. I keep meaning to clean it up.