Burglaries On Rise........

[il cacciatore]

Hello Everyone,
I havn't posted for a while due to finishing up this season's hunting. For all those unaware HUNTING SEASON is now over.
On a completely different point, but very serious is the vast increase in rural burglaries in Le Marche especially around the Amandola, Comunanza and Sarnano area's. The latest was an isolated property about 2km from me. The owners came over this week and found everything gone and when I mean everything I mean EVERYTHING!!!!
They ripped out the sink, taps, gas boiler, pipes, electric cables, flooring, wall sockets and just about everything that wasn't bolted down. Also they took the beds, bedding, tools, whole kitchen units.
They contacted me after as I have a little experience in this field.
It's the third time they have been burgled in as many year's. The thief's even took the time to rip the alarm box about five metre's up off the wall.
I have spoken to the local Carabineri and there were two other exact MO burglaries in Comunanza and Garulla in the last couple of months. They have already put it down to out of area thief's, although I am not convinced they are just trying to put the blame onto criminals outside their jurisdiction so they don't have to investigate the crime's.
Also although they have fingerprint evidence it is unlikely to result as the F/p database here in Italy is less than 35% of convicted criminals.
So my advice is if you have or are living in isolated properties here in the Le Marche area do some crime prevention. Firstly look to increase the security of your property by adding door and window locks, putting bars on your downstairs windows, buying security timer switches to switch your lights on and off at different times of day and night. if possible buy and installed a remote burglary alarm that contacts someone if the alarm goes off, pay someone to carry out regular checks on your property when you are not there and if you see something suspicious make a note especially if someone appears to be watching your house (always record the number plates of any suspicious vehicles).
As I said earlier the locals think it's outside criminals, but I think you need to think laterally as the items stolen do seem to be for using in another house maybe restoring a property or apartment it is likely that they could be used or sold locally to either builders or on the second hand market keep your eyes open if you have builder's in or are restoring check to see what you are buying and whether it might be stolen.
Finally as we are all aware there is a economic downturn which does tend to lead to an increase in crime, keep your eye's open...........

[Geotherm]

Thanks very much for that info IC. I only know a few people with holiday homes in this area, unfortunately off the beaten track, so more difficult to see what is going on, as one does not normally pass by on normal trips.
Will definately start to look out for unknown vans etc., in the future.

[Ghianda]

Originally Posted by Geotherm

Thanks very much for that info IC. I only know a few people with holiday homes in this area, unfortunately off the beaten track, so more difficult to see what is going on, as one does not normally pass by on normal trips.
Will definately start to look out for unknown vans etc., in the future.

Now that's what I call public spirited. Wish there were more like you.

[Angie and Robert]

Off topic, forgive me but I am blissfully aware that the hunting season is over. But do sympathise with owners whose houses have been ransacked, perhaps it will inform buyers who wish to buy a second home off the beaten track?.
A

[Lisa C.]

Not all houses are all that remote either. I wrote last summer of two burglaries that took place in Monte Rinaldo. One homeowner was at work and they broke in but didn't find much to steal. The other was a woman who was preparing breakfast at 9 am when she saw a shadow on the wall. She woke up to find that she had been robbed. Some sophisticated thieves use a knockout spray to render the victim unconscious. We have had this happen to friends on the outskirts of Pisa as well, and I find this particularly troubling.

[patch2277]

Originally Posted by il cacciatore

but very serious is the vast increase in rural burglaries in Le Marche especially around the Amandola, Comunanza and Sarnano area's. ..

Thanks for the info IC but I am interested to know why you use the word vast. Is this ifno you got from the Carabineri ?

[il cacciatore]

Hello patch2277,
In answer to your question "Yes" the information has come directly from the Carabineri. I know a few officers around this area who supply me with certain information.
Its not just around Amandola area, but there's also an increase around Sarnano. I think its better to be safe and all the advice I gave doesn't necessarily cost a lot of money.
I think anyone who has been burgled knows what a invasive crime it is.

[il cacciatore]

Further information,
For those in the area it might be worth paying attention to roaming sheep farmers.
It is possible that some of their casual labour might be using their job of guarding the flocks to observe isolated farmhouses.
Regards.

[Angie and Robert]

Conspiracy theories abound, why not just add to peoples fears?. When Robert has been walking in the mountains above Amandola he has met some of these men guarding the sheep with their dogs, they have been working in Italy for years, and sending money home to their families, I dont think scare mongering is helpul or useful and you only add fuel to the fire of distrusting people of a different ethnic race.
Without facts and with veiled statements regarding your connection to the local poilce, as seen in other threads, I find your post unhelpful.
A

[il cacciatore]

Angie and Robert,
Conspiracy theories abound, why not just add to peoples fears?.
I find it always shame when people like yourselves make such comments.
Since my only intention was to inform others in the area of what is happening around them. To make them aware that this isn't "La bella Vita" and there are potential dangers such as burglaries to rural properties in this area.
I am not scare mongering these are facts and if you chose to ignore them then that's fine, but dont try and prejudice others agianst what is only a thread to give them the facts!
Also in the previous thread I made no comments about what ethnic race the sheep farmers casual labour was, so more to the point is why do you think I am being prejudice when you assumed that I was referring to another ethnic race?
Furthermore for those who know me on this forum will appreciate the information that I have given and will ignore your reply.