Parking up - inform the police???

son goku · May 20, 2018#12018-05-20T15:51+00:00

After seeing this in the news a few weeks back I was considering whether it's worth informing the local constabulary if you're going to be parked up somewhere overnight+;

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scot ... d-12340518

What's others views - anyone contact the local police or not bother?

Bananaboat · May 20, 2018#22018-05-20T16:25+00:00

I’ve started letting the police know if I’m leaving the car in some remote spot in the Highlands for a few days. It’s easy enough to do. I use the “contact us” section on the Police Scotland website. I asked a police officer I know and she thought it was sensible. I also know others who do the same.

I’m most concerned that the police contact Mrs Bananaboat and get her all concerned.

jamiemagee · May 20, 2018#32018-05-20T17:54+00:00

Something I've considered but never done. I think the alarm was raised due to their appearance so I suspect most of us are safe.

Once upon a time you'd leave a note in the windscreen but I guess that's just advertising for criminals now.

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Mal Grey · May 20, 2018#42018-05-20T18:11+00:00

jamiemagee wrote:Something I've considered but never done. I think the alarm was raised due to their appearance so I suspect most of us are safe.

Once upon a time you'd leave a note in the windscreen but I guess that's just advertising for criminals now.

I do still occasionally put a note in the car (not in the windscreen, but visible), but only in the far NW Highlands in winter, for instance on a 3 night bothy trip. I have also told nearby businesses where relevant, and I have once told the local police. More often than not I haven't though. Definitely something to consider.