IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION FOR CLUBS
TAKE ACTION NOW TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CLUB IS NOT THE NEXT VICTIM!
THE FOLLOWING ITEM HAS COME TO US VIA THE CITY OF LONDON POLICE
The following article was posted at Westcombe Park RFC's (Orpington, Kent), news sheet.
"Watch Out! There’s A Thief About
Not the usual type of lead story for The Bugle but this is something that everyone should know.
There is a “young gentleman” who makes a hobby out of nicking from rugby clubs. This is how it works.
He turns up to training (which should make him easy to identify) and makes himself available for the
following Saturday. He gets selected for one of the lower senior teams. He turns up and plays but is
unlucky enough to be “injured” before half time. He leaves the field, showers and gets changed. He takes
his valuables from the valuables bag... and everyone else’s too. Last week his haul included mobile phones
and a Mercedes car. He has done at least two clubs near to us. So, watch out! And make sure you know
who’s got their hands on your valuables."
There was a spate of thefts involving a 'old blazer type' who would sit at club bar's regularly. Then be handed the valuables to look after as a good sort, only to run off with them. The West country clubs have had a regular problem with this last year, especially around Gloucester. This latest version of the theft scam, is a bit different as most playing members are usually introduced by someone to a club.
So read and learn!!
Richard Morkill
T/Detective Inspector
SCO Crime Policy & Crime Support Unit
City of London Police
Phone- 0207 601 2039
Mobile- 07921 111648
E-Mail- richard.morkill@city-of-london.pnn.police.uk
THE FOLLOWING ITEM HAS COME TO US FROM THE RFU
Dear All
It has been brought to our attention that local rugby clubs in the West and South West of London have unfortunately been the victims of thefts and break ins recently. This is almost certainly the work of one individual or small group.
The main problems seem to have been cars of players, referees and others left at the clubs on match days and also training evenings. The other problem has been referees rooms (which have been locked) have been broken into and wallets and valuables have been stolen.
Please can you make your clubs aware of this problem and alert local police of any suspicious behaviour.
Kind Regards
Laura Fear (RFU)
