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Topic: Update on theft problem at Clumber Pk

BaileyP

24/4/2009 at 10:13pm
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Sometime ago I posted about the bike theft problem at Clumber Park as we recently were victims, I wrote to the caravan club and have had a reply:

The CC have acknowledged the serious problems at the site, and although the police patrol which was a temporary deterent they admit the problem has got worse. They are working with the Crime Prevention Office and National Trust, and they plan to construct a purpose built bike store with card access and locable racks which will be alarmed overnight. The proposal is now with planning Approval, if permission is gained which is believed to be formality the store will be constructed immediately, Hopefully CC members will now be able to enjoy their stay at such a lovely site without the distress about going home minus their bikes. The CC also commented that the facility of the 4.30 closing of a bike lockable shed was very unpractiacal to the members. Hope this update is of some use to you all.

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David Klyne

24/4/2009 at 10:36pm
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At least it looks as if the CC are taking positive action. Whilst your own letter may not have been the deciding factor it does show that if enough members contact the Club about a problem that they are willing to take action. Its just a shame you and others had to go through that experience. Good also that they acknowledge that the 4.30 closing of the shed is too early. I suppose with a card system it could be open all the time.

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ashwellgirl

24/4/2009 at 11:46pm
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Wonder what kind of alarm system they are going to use? Alarms going off all night is not something i'd want to listen to...

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luke26032000

25/4/2009 at 12:29am
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There's always one !
Hopefully the alarm will not go off unless it is broken into !
Is that not the point ?
Good for the CC, I might go back when they complete the store and the thieving scum realize they cant get bikes from there anymore, but remember they have walked around this site for years unchallenged on a night will they move onto something else ?
Watch this space me thinks.

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trottster

25/4/2009 at 6:05am
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if the alarm goes off & stops the loss of another bike i am all for it . good on you cc

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25/4/2009 at 8:31am
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It is nice to see that the different bodies involved are working together to combat the problem, instead of simply saying it is not their problem.

rabb_uk

25/4/2009 at 9:11am
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Quote: Originally posted by luke26032000 on 25/4/2009
There's always one !
Hopefully the alarm will not go off unless it is broken into !
Is that not the point ?
Good for the CC, I might go back when they complete the store and the thieving scum realize they cant get bikes from there anymore, but remember they have walked around this site for years unchallenged on a night will they move onto something else ?
Watch this space me thinks.

Unfortunately you're so right, aquarolls fetch good money...its just that bikes are easier to ride off , the scumbags would have to carry other stuff which means something similar to working...

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25/4/2009 at 10:28am
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Padlock your aquarolls. That's what I do on such sites.
Once bikes are no longer easy, they will nick other things.

The problem is that these scumbags are rarely caught. Catching them is the best deterrent!

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tykey

25/4/2009 at 10:47am
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Quote: Originally posted by ashwellgirl on 24/4/2009
Wonder what kind of alarm system they are going to use? Alarms going off all night is not something i'd want to listen to...

Perhaps they will install a silent alarm!

Fat Belly

25/4/2009 at 10:48pm
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Even if caught they'll only get a slap on the wrist and told not to do it again. 5 minutes later they'll be back doing the same again.

motorburt

01/5/2009 at 9:54am
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padlock your aquarolls alike the sound of that.

how and what to.

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BOB-D

01/5/2009 at 10:41am
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You can always fix a hasp to the underside of your van then padlock the chain to it through the handle of your aquaroll. Then again if they want it they will find away.

TonyC52

01/5/2009 at 10:41am
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Quote: Originally posted by motorburt on 01/5/2009

padlock your aquarolls alike the sound of that.

how and what to.

with a chain and padlock, to the caravan chassis, car, or anything else difficult to move.

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