Lxxx 5,826 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I think parts of Facebook illustrate why everything the police do is so easy to those who have never been involved, one thing is for certain lack of staff will be playing a part in what the force can throw at this ! Not necessarily. We're not dealing with a mass invasion from air, sea and land. We're dealing with a group of burglars and for this they are dragging in all staff working flat out as well as specials and members of the public (plus probably recently retired officers on an informal basis) helping out in neighbourhood watch schemes. That's some number on a small island. It really shouldn't be that difficult as this has been going on since November but has stepped up in earnest after xmas. It's getting into the realms of ridiculous now with them robbing at will, outrunning police patrols and sticking two fingers up when being chased. What is has done is not only highlight a perceived lack or resources but also that the quality of policing maybe needs looking at as well as quantity. Edited January 21, 2015 by Lxxx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody2 5,021 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 i thought police numbers had increased overall, just less frontline staff now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Port Erin 28 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's difficult to believe that they haven't been caught by now, and it begs the question about the quality of policing on the Island. The scrotes are just leading the Police by the nose and on a merry dance. Could the Police catch a cold, let alone a burglar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addie 1,388 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Unfair. We have no idea of how many calls they are receiving and responding to, genuine or not. We have no idea how many thieves are prowling around, and where, at any one time. Do you? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Port Erin 28 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I get my info from 'Isle of Man Breakins' on FB! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JessTickle 860 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Why would you want any information about here seeing as you hate the place so much? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Port Erin 28 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Just idle curiosity. I don't hate the place so much at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woolley 19,199 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's difficult to believe that they haven't been caught by now, and it begs the question about the quality of policing on the Island. The scrotes are just leading the Police by the nose and on a merry dance. Could the Police catch a cold, let alone a burglar? For Christ's sake, at least here we EXPECT them to catch them and no doubt they soon will. If it was the UK we wouldn't be holding our breath. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paswt 3,435 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Why would you want any information about here seeing as you hate the place so much? because he gets pleasure from the misfortune of others and he needs to congratulate himself on being jolly clever (whereas in reality he's had a bit of luck) in making a few quid and wants to believe that he made the right choice in leaving the island perhaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Port Erin 28 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's been going on since November so I wouldn't hold your breath either - we are knocking on the door of February. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Port Erin 28 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's difficult to believe that they haven't been caught by now, and it begs the question about the quality of policing on the Island. The scrotes are just leading the Police by the nose and on a merry dance. Could the Police catch a cold, let alone a burglar? For Christ's sake, at least here we EXPECT them to catch them and no doubt they soon will. If it was the UK we wouldn't be holding our breath. I hope you're right but I'm as surprised as anyone that it has taken so long, given that the Island is so small. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lxxx 5,826 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's difficult to believe that they haven't been caught by now, and it begs the question about the quality of policing on the Island. The scrotes are just leading the Police by the nose and on a merry dance. Could the Police catch a cold, let alone a burglar? For Christ's sake, at least here we EXPECT them to catch them and no doubt they soon will. If it was the UK we wouldn't be holding our breath. I admire your confidence and I mostly agree with a lot of your sentiments but on this one I'm not too sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the stinking enigma 12,088 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Its a waiting game ..sooner or later these scumbags gonna get drunk, fall asleep on a bench somewhere, or maybe get too overconfident, think they untouchable and go out ride their pushbikes without lights on...then they well and truly fucked will never again think our police a soft touch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Hazard 228 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I almost find it comforting that the Police are having trouble tracking these criminals down. It shows we are not perhaps living in the Police State that we keep thinking we are. It also shows how fallible the system is unfortunately, and can understand the desperation of Police Officers in trying to secure an arrest on very flimsy evidence. They have to suspect everyone and this can lead to all sorts of misunderstandings. I think that someone will have suspicions by now as to who is perpetrating these crimes. Perhaps we should all be more vigilant and helpful....maybe a well placed bear trap in the back yard? Has anybody thought to ask George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad pitt et al where they were on these occasions? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fossils 573 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's particularly irritating that somebody out there must know where these people are living and sleeping, whether they realise it or not Hotel, guest house and self-catering establishments, camper vans, vans, wagons, railway carriages, registered or unregistered homestays, private or public housing rentals, with friends or fellow criminals, farms, barns, derelicts, unoccupied houses, flats, public buildings, commercial premises. Please add to the list any potential accommodation ideas. Some members of the public must have answers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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