Rugby tackles bike thieves

Posted : 01-02-2007

A gang of inept thieves in Rugby got more than they bargained for when they came up against a new anti-theft measure.

The owner had covered his garden gate with a special paint which stains the clothes of would-be thieves, meaning that the assailants' clothes are now marked.

Although the gang fled when they were disturbed, the owner saw enough to give a good description to police, who are now investigating the incident.

A spokesperson told the Rugby Advertiser: "As a deterrent he had painted the gates with light blue anti-theft paint.

"This is a mixture of grease and gloss paint and although a skin forms over the surface, it fails to set properly."

Police are now following this line of enquiry to track down the would-be bike thieves, who were described as a gang of three or four tracksuited hoodies.

Officers have called on the public to notify them if they believe they have any relevant information on the incident.



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