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Police 'Steal' From Unlocked Cars

Posted by samzenpus on from the necessary-to-destroy-the-town-in-order-to-save-it dept.

Robadob writes "Police in south-west London have started to remove items from unlocked cars to protect motorists from thieves. From the article, 'Supt Jim Davis said no law was being breached but admitted: "Technically we are entering the vehicle." But a leading lawyer said police could face civil proceedings for trespass if any items taken by them were damaged.'"

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  1. Re:hey nanny-nanny by brainboyz · · Score: 1, Funny

    It's the UK, they're nannies with the power to tell you "no" and if you disobey them, they'll tell you "no" again!

  2. what I would do by Coraon · · Score: 2, Funny

    1. leave a camera in my car 2. let cobs enter my car 3. go to police and demand they arrest the person that broke into my car 4. sue police 5. Profit!!! wash rinse repeat until rich or this stops.

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    -Ours is the wisdom of Solomon, the magic of Merlyn, the fall of Icaris.
  3. Just helping the police by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    So, I would only be helping the police by doing the same if I notice any unlocked cars and take stuff from them? NICE!

  4. Re:Why not lock the car? by dave562 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I do the same thing. I park at a train station and ride the train into work. After having my window smashed out I just leave the doors unlocked now. I drive a 1992 Volvo. If they want to steal that hooptie (and can actually get it to start) then more power to them.