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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jeepers Creepers on June 12, 2013, 06:51:40 AM
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This a copy and paste from the local paper, so be wary if camping here.
AN epidemic of campsite burglaries at Inskip Point prompted calls yesterday for better security, including warnings that the popular campgrounds are a "high crime area".
Police confirmed there had been a recent spate of thefts, but said this was not typical.
Kilkivan resident Mary Duffy-Sempf said campsite burglars had ruined her long weekend break and put her family in serious debt after stealing a borrowed generator she will now have to replace, along with camping equipment she has accumulated over many years.
Thieves used bolt cutters to cut chains and steal another camper's $2500 generator.
Thousands of Inskip, Freshwater and Teewah campers played a big role in boosting the region's economy over the long weekend and many residents fear the recent wave of burglaries, widely discussed on the internet already, will damage the area's vital tourist reputation.
Police confirmed yesterday that Gympie detectives had joined officers from Rainbow Beach, Maryborough and Hervey Bay to investigate a "spike" in serious property offences in the area, including thefts from vehicles at Inskip Point and Tin Can Bay.
A spokesman said police figures showed a downward trend in such offences generally.
But recently there had been a sudden increase, the spokesman said.
"Since June 7, there have been five cases of stealing from a vehicle reported to police," he said.
AN individual criminal or organised group is probably behind a big surge in property crimes at the Cooloola Coast, especially targeting Inskip Point campers.
"There's been a big spike in the last week or two, well against the trend for the year," the police spokesman said.
"Generally things have been going well this year, but there's been a surge in offences recently.
"There's definitely an issue here," the spokesman said.
"The number of generators and fridges that have gone west is significant.''
"They've got bolt cutters too," campsite burglary victim Mary Duffy-Sempf, of Kilkivan, said yesterday.
She said she was robbed on Thursday night and had been forced to abandon her long-awaited beach holiday.
"They took a huge plastic box full of pots and pans collected over the years and nothing can replace the camp oven given to me by my son, who is now dead.
"There was $400 to $500 worth of cooking stuff stolen. They took expensive chairs, a table and about $80 worth of food.
"On Friday we had to give up and go back home - no food, no pots and pans and no money to replace it all - and now we've got to buy a new generator for the bloke we borrowed one from.
"They took rod holders, a security light. They came into our camp while we were asleep and took it all.
"I feel violated, actually.
"We were planning a three or four-night stay.
"We got one walk on the beach and went fishing once. I suppose we're lucky we got to do that.
"I told the QPWS they should put up a warning sign, like those about crocodiles and dingoes, but they said, 'Oh we couldn't do that'," Ms Duffy-Sempf said.
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Nothing but scum!!! And even if they get caught nothing happens to them as our justice system is soft and forgiving.
I feel real bad for these people and others who try to have a good holiday and it gets ruined by the lowlife scum who most likely uneducated and where raised in an environment where stealing is ok.
It's unfortunate on holidays that you even have to lock stuff up knowing it will or could possibly be stolen.
So what if you happen to catch these people in the act of fleecing your hard worked for property, decide to act and hurt the know thieves. I know what happens, the justice system then turns on the innocent and charges you win assault.
End of rant
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So what if you happen to catch these people in the act of fleecing your hard worked for property, decide to act and hurt the know thieves. I know what happens, the justice system then turns on the innocent and charges you win assault.
Old Chinese proverb, dead man tell no tales...
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Old Chinese proverb, dead man tell no tales...
1st up againdt the wall , come the revolution >:( >:(
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Yeah you'd be considered a gun toting red neck if you pulled out a double barrel and shot at them!
Plus personal protection and asset protection is not a legal reason to own firearms!.............................
Hang on our pollies are protected by armed guards and the banks use armed guards to protect their money!
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"I told the QPWS they should put up a warning sign, like those about crocodiles and dingoes, but they said, 'Oh we couldn't do that'," Ms Duffy-Sempf said.
Why does she need a sign to tell her to lock up her valuables? She must be on holidays from some magical land without criminals. Would she have left all that stuff on her front lawn while she was out of the house? I think not.
Mike
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I think we need to set up some bait and some traps.
Anyone willing to lend me their KK and 200 series for a week as bait, I'll set the traps. :cup: :cup:
Of course I will keep my eyes open.
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Police confirmed there had been a recent spate of thefts, but said this was not typical.
Im fairly sure thats a load of Shit.
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Maybe a Rottweiler chained to the camper might be useful.....and fun to watch if they caught someone in the act.
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You got any cheap fridges or generators for sale Jeepers ;D ;D
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Wonder if you can set up a rubber insulated security cable to a 240v inverter output, so when the metal boltcutter cuts through to the cable ......zap! ;D
Did I just say that out loud??...oops
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I would have loved to catch the crims in the act.
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You got any cheap fridges or generators for sale Jeepers ;D ;D
Geez Gibbo, i've got feelings ya know...... ;D
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Wonder if you can set up a rubber insulated security cable to a 240v inverter output, so when the metal boltcutter cuts through to the cable ......zap! ;D
Did I just say that out loud??...oops
such a great idea, it would be my luck that i would go and take a leak in the middle of the night and end up walking back to the tent with fried plumbs
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We were camped next to some victims of the thieving onslaught last weekend. Couldn't believe how they stole a fully loaded fridge off the back of the ute, lots of campers and dogs close by ??? According to the ranger about 12 campsites had something stolen on the Saturday night. Such a shame as it is a beautiful spot.
Cheers
L2GA