Talking signs and increased patrols to curb car thieves

BBC Thursday, 19 May, 2005

Talking warning signs are being placed at beauty spots in Quorn,(pic Quorn Hall) Leicestershire. The motion-sensitive devices in the Quorn area will warn people not to leave valuables on display in vehicles. More than 140 thefts from vehicles recorded at beauty spots in the area over the past year.

Leicestershire Police will also carry out increased covert patrols in a bid to catch thieves in the country parks.

Police said there was a 23% reduction on 2004, officers are determined to see even fewer victims this year.

Insp Yallop said: "In addition to the signs, we will be increasing patrols in key areas and will be carrying out targeted covert operations in hotspot areas.

.......Talking signs backed up by increased patrols........