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Old 06 June 2003, 10:26 PM
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that has been poured over 6 cars so far, one of them being my brothers MY02 WRX, causing over 1k worth of damage. A Toyota was also done, causing £2,500 worth of damage.

I only live around the corner, My CAT is not garaged at night and I am having sleepless nights listening out for the little b******s to come near mine. It must be youngsters who are bored and decide to go wreck someones pride and joy..............

Police have been informed, but...............
Old 06 June 2003, 10:29 PM
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m8, bad news, only live down the road, wherabouts in woodley did this happen, and when, may be able to find stuff out.

Old 06 June 2003, 10:35 PM
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Just remember when u find/get the little ba**ards, make sure there's no one around that way it's ur word againts there's.
Old 06 June 2003, 10:44 PM
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They must have been walking along Loddon Bridge Road, through Crockhamwell Road................

Dread the weekends when my Cat is sitting outside on the drive. Luckily its not too near the road, which is where the Toyota and my brother's WRX were parked.

Old 06 June 2003, 10:47 PM
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Rich Tee....This happened last Saturday night, between 12 and 4.30 a.m. Sorry, forgot to let you know.
Old 06 June 2003, 11:37 PM
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Damn...I'm from Reading and have heard about this from a friend.
If you need any 'help' let me know. This sort of thing cannot be allowed to happen.
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What did your friend hear? I imagine they were teenagers, probably trying to impress some girls. I hope everyone gets to hear about it, then we can all keep our eyes open. Thinking of investing in a cctv system now!

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Old 07 June 2003, 10:23 PM
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a couple of people have heard about it, but no one really knows mucn more thatn what u said, do know that a m8's car stereo stuff got lifted at showcase the week before though, and some lads were hanging around the George pub just before

will keep ear to ground

R.

Old 08 June 2003, 09:00 AM
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Rich, is that you? I know Greg's car got his stereo stuff nicked just after they had gone to the George, before going to the Showcase. Julie said there were kids hanging around and saw Greg put his mate's jacket in the boot where his bass box etc was.

Got my Afterburner fitted yesterday, you can probably hear me driving all around Woodley now!!! Shaz
Old 08 June 2003, 09:56 AM
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The cost of CCTV is now affordable by everyone, as little as £50 for a basic system. If I was in fear of the vandalism you describe, I would install a discreet camera and if the worst does happen, you will at least have two options - report the offence with evidence to show the culprit, or keep quiet and meet the b*stard in a dark alley.
Old 08 June 2003, 10:35 AM
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Scumb4gs....

I've had cctv fitted for the past 7 years, not that I'm paranoid or anything If I had any damage done, then I'd want to know who it is as no doubt the Police would just give you a crime reference number and leave you with the worry...

Mine aren't mega proffesional ones, but if anyone needs a hand fitting and setting up a cctv then I'd be more than willing to help if your local.

Hope you catch up with them one day though!

Nath
Old 08 June 2003, 11:03 AM
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No point informing the Police, just vist the culprits and explain that you've caught them in the act and not to do it again, use actions not words though!!!
Old 08 June 2003, 11:47 AM
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No point informing the Police
That's also my opinion. I'm so tired of hearing about how little can be done to prevent yobs wreaking havoc, much better to exact your own form of justice, it's the only method now available and it does work.
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Try telling that to Tony Martin:
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i've got a cctv on my front but at night the picture is really crap so trying to identify someone from it would be impossible, i went into my local security shop and ask them for some info, he quoted me £800, and that's the starting price.

At the end of the day u get what u pay for
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Cat17, just twigged it yeah it was gregs stuff i was refering to.

Though it was funny that concorde was still going over woodley , be interested to have a look at it.

Rich


edited to say: if your really concerned about the car, get one of the cliffords that speaks a warning if people get too close, would be a pain if you park it up anywhere, but would probably work well in the drive!


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