It’s coming up to holiday time for most.
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Locals and tourists alike will be flocking down to the local beaches to experience the sand, sun, surf and stealing.
Stealing? I hear you exclaim.
Yes, you read correctly.
People will be going down to the beach with their mobile devices such as iPhones, iPods and other property such as hand bags, wallets and purses.
I have said before that phones, wallets, jewelry and purses cannot swim so there is no point taking them to the beach.
I’ve watched hundreds of episodes of Bay Watch and not once did I see a mobile phone or wallet run into the surf and have a swim, let alone save a life.
Therefore, I would suggest they are useless down the beach.
Last year there were incidents where people have gone down the beach, placed their valuables under their towels and gone in for a dip.
Meanwhile either the sandworms or crooks (I’m thinking it’s probably the crooks) come along, lift the towel and they also go for a dip.
I’ve watched hundreds of episodes of Bay Watch and not once did I see a mobile phone or wallet run into the surf and have a swim, let alone save a life. So why take it to the beach?
- NSW Police Shoalhaven crime prevention officer Senior Constable Anthony Jory.
A dip into your purse or wallet and nick your valuables while you are out in the surf pretending to be a weedy sea dragon, drifting in and out with the tide.
Unless you have a fully lockable security towel (it hasn’t been invented yet) go to the beach with someone else.
When you go for a swim, have a friend or family member to stay with your valuables while you are having a little paddle and after you can come back and relax, slap on the sun screen, slip on a hat and read “On The Beat” in the local paper.
Please remember, the security of your property is your responsibility.
Remember you can Dob in a Druggie any time you like by contacting Nowra Police or ringing Crime Stoppers.
And also do not drink and drive.
As always, in case of an emergency call 000. In non-emergencies call the Policelink on 131 444 or your local police station. To provide anonymous information call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. For domestic and family violence information, visit www.police.nsw.gov.au. For Shoalhaven Domestic Violence officers call 4421 9666 or 4421 9665 or email shoaldvlo@police.nsw.gov.au.
Don’t forget, cops are tops.