On the "Thought for today" 3rd May Radio 4, Rhidian Brook spoke of his concerns when he came face to face with burglars coming down the stairs with his possessions. What was really upsetting was they broke in whilst he was working at his laptop in the office and met them by chance when taking a break to stretch his legs.
Not only was this of concern at the time, but has left him feeling violated and insecure.
He feels angry and now suspicious of people who walk too slowly past the house and always bolts the door, worrying about their possible return.
He worries that fancy alarms would not have stopped the event.
If you have had a similar experience, or would prefer to be proactive in avoiding such a possibility, we offer systems that warn of intruders before they break in and are designed to function whilst you are in the house with minimum inconvenience to daily life.
The Alarming Man offers this service to those who live around Manchester/North West.
Click here to hear Rhidian tell the story in his own words (only works until 2nd June)
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Showing posts with label robbery. Show all posts
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16 October 2011
Armed robber aged just 13: People Crime Special
Armed robber aged just 13: People Crime Special
Oct 16 2011
by Thomas Carlin, The People
by Thomas Carlin, The People
THE sneering gunman in this alarming picture brandishes a sawn-off shotgun with expert ease.
He is a gangster, and he is only THIRTEEN years old.
Jobe Kilbride seen posturing as he is photographed by other thugs was the youngest of five teenagers who used this weapon to rob taxi drivers and stores during a vicious 10-day spree.
A man was shot in the neck. He lived and the gang escaped possible murder charges.
Police found mobile phone images of cocky Kilbride holding the lethal weapon.
In one photo he wears plastic gloves and hides his face beneath a hood in the same way he did during the gangs rampage through Liverpool.
Gangster: Jobe Kilbride poses with gun
Last night Melanie Jones, whose 11-year-old son Rhys was shot dead by a teenage gangster in the city in 2007, said: The photographs turned my stomach. Its just evil that they are so proud, standing their holding these guns. Its like a badge of honour for them.
Nothing has improved since Rhys death. The gangs are still on the streets and they still have guns. This is disrespectful to Rhyss memory. Im just glad no one was killed.
Today the five teeny mobsters are starting more than 20 years behind bars.
Judge Mark Brown ordered at Liverpool Crown Court that the boys should be named. All admitted armed robbery and gun charges. Kilbride was given four years. His brother Declan, 16, was locked up for nine years.
Declan Culshaw, the 15-year-old who acted as look-out in the gangs final robbery, faces five years and 14-year-old Dylan Currie was ordered to be detained for six years.
Gang boss Bradley Beveridge, 18, shouted abuse at Judge Brown as he was ordered to be locked up indefinitely.
Gangsters: Declan Culshaw,15, Declan Kilbride, 16, and Dylan Currie,14
The victims were chosen at random. The gang put on their hoods or pulled up their jumpers over their heads as they prowled the streets. The first victim was a taxi driver. When he pulled up he was faced with three figures with a shotgun who stole his takings and his cab, a silver Ford Mondeo. Another cabbie in a silver Ford Focus picked up three youths.The driver had a shotgun shoved in his face. The gang took cash and the taxi. The same day two youths with a shotgun burst into a store and fled with cash.
After raiding another store they were confronted by the shops owner.
Film: Store raid on CCTV
Sri Lankan-born Rajeethan Pulendran and friend Mani Mohan were fired at. Mani was hit in the neck and chest. He said: Im lucky I made it.
Det Insp Andy OConner, who led the elite police Matrix unit, said: If kids get involved in this type of thing, there are only two outcomes they go to prison or risk getting killed.
In May ringleader Beveridge wrote a message on his Facebook page mocking the police attempts to catch his gang.
He posted: F**k the Matrix catch me if ye can.
After the teens arrest another youth added: LOOKS LIKE THEY DID!! :)
To view the CCTV footage click here.
nick.dorman@people.co.uk
29 September 2011
26 October 2010
LEWES JEWELLERS ‘SMASH AND GRAB’ ATTEMPT THWARTED BY FOG BANDIT
ANOTHER JEWELLERS ‘SMASH AND GRAB’ ATTEMPT
THWARTED BY FOG BANDIT
At 14h27, on Wednesday 6th October 2010, a raider attacked a high street Jeweller in Lewes, East Sussex, with an axe.
Almost immediately sensors initiated the high speed security Fog Bandit which in JUST 2 SECONDS projected a 6 METRE LONG blanket of visually impenetrable yet harmless fog which screened the targeted display cabinets and forced the raider to flee the shop without any reward. David Clark, Managing Director, W E Clark and Son, explains;
“The intruder attacked the window with an axe and the combination of the security fog and a lady’s screams for the intruder to leave meant they ran off and we are without any stock loss”.
Neil Chrismas, Sales Director, Bandit UK Ltd added;
“The Bandit UK Team are delighted that the Fog Bandit played its part in quickly driving the raider out of the shop, restricting damage to the premises and eliminating stock loss, whilst drawing the attention of witnesses”.
14 May 2010
CHICHESTER ROBBERY FOILED IN UNDER 10 SECONDS AND RAIDERS ARRESTED
On Tuesday 11th May, at 15h30 four suspects raided R L Austen, a high street Jeweller in Chichester, West Sussex. Four raiders wearing balaclavas and carrying sledge hammers attacked jewellery and watch display cabinets within the prestigious shop.
Almost immediately, the vigilant staff initiated the high speed security Fog Bandit which in JUST 2 SECONDS projected a 6 METRE LONG blanket of visually impenetrable yet harmless fog which screened the targeted display cabinets and forced the raiders to flee the store completely empty handed within just 10 seconds of entering the shop.
The state-of-the-art BANDIT is the fastest security fogging system of its kind in the world. When sensors detect an intruder (overnight protection) or a personal alarm is raised (daytime protection) the BANDIT’s patented high-pressure system instantly delivers a dense, visually impenetrable fog at the incredible rate of 28 cubic metres per second, projecting it 6 metres in the first 2 seconds alone. An average sized shop, office or showroom of 140 cubic metres takes just 5 seconds to fill.
The same BANDIT unit can be used for 24/7 risk applications. Daytime robbery deterrent is achieved by deploying a short controlled activation to create a fog curtain between the raider and the staff and/or goods. Overnight protection is achieved via a longer activation filling the entire area with impenetrable fog where valuable stock, equipment and other contents can be obscured from sight, thus protecting them from the possibility of theft or damage, until the authorities arrive.
The benefits of installing a Bandit
Almost immediately, the vigilant staff initiated the high speed security Fog Bandit which in JUST 2 SECONDS projected a 6 METRE LONG blanket of visually impenetrable yet harmless fog which screened the targeted display cabinets and forced the raiders to flee the store completely empty handed within just 10 seconds of entering the shop.
Mandy Sargeant, Proprietor, R L Austen Jewellers, explains; “Well your Fog Bandit worked brilliantly! We had four armed robbers who attacked the window from inside with axes and sledgehammers and two of the girls hit the buttons and they were off. The inside glass is also armoured so they didn't get away with anything. Pleased to say the Police caught all five of them in Pulborough within an hour and a half”.
Neil Chrismas, Sales Director, Bandit UK Ltd added; “The Bandit UK Team are delighted that the Fog Bandit played its part in quickly driving the raiders out of the shop, restricting the staff exposure to this frightening experience and removing the time and opportunity for the raiders to target assets, whilst drawing in the attention of witnesses”.‘What can’t be seen, can’t be stolen’
The state-of-the-art BANDIT is the fastest security fogging system of its kind in the world. When sensors detect an intruder (overnight protection) or a personal alarm is raised (daytime protection) the BANDIT’s patented high-pressure system instantly delivers a dense, visually impenetrable fog at the incredible rate of 28 cubic metres per second, projecting it 6 metres in the first 2 seconds alone. An average sized shop, office or showroom of 140 cubic metres takes just 5 seconds to fill.
The same BANDIT unit can be used for 24/7 risk applications. Daytime robbery deterrent is achieved by deploying a short controlled activation to create a fog curtain between the raider and the staff and/or goods. Overnight protection is achieved via a longer activation filling the entire area with impenetrable fog where valuable stock, equipment and other contents can be obscured from sight, thus protecting them from the possibility of theft or damage, until the authorities arrive.
The benefits of installing a Bandit
- The FASTEST way to help protect your assets from theft
- Dual function 24/7 protection from the same unit
- Protects against the possibility of internal damage to property
- Helps keep insurance loss claims to a minimum
- Deters intruders from further attempts
- Fog is harmless, leaves no residue, so is safe to use in any environment
- Considerable cost, time and effort can be saved, disruption to business is reduced to a minimum and normal trading can be quickly resumed
- The Alarming Man is an approved installer of Fog Bandit supplied by Bandit UK, for more information see www.thealarmingman.co.uk
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