Petty Theft Gold Coast/Broadwater Tourist Park
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 19:01
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Joondalupgerry
Hi, we have recently completed 112 days at the
Broadwater Tourist Park in
Southport on the
Gold Coast. There were many incidents involving petty and more serious theft. These included a tinny and outboard, two vehicles, eskies, keys, wallets, jewellery.
Security is difficult in this caravan park..as there is easy access for thieves from
the beach, over fences and through the Coast guard jetty. Even if you think your annexe is secure, you must also lock your caravan door as they are cheeky enough to enter annexes and try the door and grope around for keys, wallets, cameras while you are asleep. We chained our portable BBQ to our wheel...and even locked the van especially in the evenings while using the
toilets and shower.
Cheers Gerard
Reply By: DIO - Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 19:21
Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 19:21
Mate, the reality is - that with the proliferation of drugs in our society, those with habits costing hundreds and even thousands of dollars per week don't 'earn' their money from hard work. Theft is their principal source. Yours,
mine anyone they can successfully target means they are just a bit closer to the next 'hit/score'. Until there is an overwhelming uprising from with communities DEMANDING increased levels of protection from law Enforcement Agencies, , ridding the streets of drugs (ALL forms/types) and more relaistic sentences from the Courts, it will just go on an on...........and on.
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (WA) - Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 23:14
Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 23:14
You don't need to demand more from Law Enforcement Agencies, they're as frustrated with the courts as anyone! but I get you point. Don't we all.
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Reply By: Ozboc - Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 21:21
Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 at 21:21
THIS is why i went with an Off road version pop top - and we NEVER go to caravan parks for this reason ---
we are usually camping a good 40 Min drive from any town - you need a 4x4 to get to where we are ... and there are usually No people there or No drive through traffic
The only real
hazard is people like the character from " Wolf creek" :)
I know its not for everyone -- but it certainly beats looking over your shoulder 24 hrs a day and worrying about your stuff when your on holiday
Boc
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