Police 'Steal' From Unlocked Cars 38
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.'"
I guess this means... (Score:3, Informative)
...we need to start funding our police better!
Re:People still leave cars unlocked? (Score:3, Informative)
I know more than a few. The way they see it, anything in their car will be less expensive to replace than the cost of the window plus lost productivity time to take the car to the shop. But, these people also take measures not to leave their iPod, laptop and cell in the vehicle when they leave and if they have to, it goes under a seat.
Re:People still leave cars unlocked? (Score:3, Informative)
That's the point. If someone is going to steal my $2 in quarters I'd prefer that they not cost me hundreds by breaking the window to get it.
Then there are those of us to drive convertibles who would prefer not to have our roof cut.