CRIME ALERT: THEFT OF CABLES FROM LIFT UPGRADING PROJECTS

• Jason

  6 Aug 08, 11:32

  Dear Resident,

   

  CRIME ALERT: THEFT OF CABLES FROM LIFT UPGRADING PROJECTS (LUP)

   

  This letter serves to alert you on a recent spate of cable thefts from lift upgrading project sites. These cables are usually kept in temporary stores such as switch rooms or pump rooms for use in lift upgrading projects (LUP).

  These switch rooms are usually secured with padlocks; however there were instances where padlocks were found opened without any tampering marks. Besides monetary losses, contractors also had to endure significant inconvenience and delays to their operations as such thefts impede the progress of upgrading works.

  If you have any information pertaining to the above cases, or wish to report any suspicious persons carrying items such as cutters, trolleys or large bags, loitering at the vicinity of the void decks where lift upgrading projects are in progress, contact the Police at Police hotline at 1800 – 255 0000 or dial “999” if urgent police assistance is required.

  Thank you and regards.

   

  The above information has been reproduced with the permission of Singapore Police Force (SPF). Any feedback should be made directly to SPF at www.spf.gov.sg/feedback.htm. If you wish to report a crime, call “999” or go to any Neighbourhood Police Centre/Post or www.spf.gov.sg/epc. Nothing hereby signifies any endorsement of this forum by SPF.

• Ferret

  6 Aug 08, 12:18

  wow. cables also want take. 

• Mospeada

  6 Aug 08, 13:18

  Originally posted by Ferret:

  wow. cables also want take. 

  worth a bit leh...

  that is if they can get rid of it

• mistyblue

  6 Aug 08, 13:51

  2 word: FT

• chrisbenoit

  6 Aug 08, 14:59

  cables are expensive ok!

• SG_LaNceLoT

  6 Aug 08, 15:04

  cable oso got ppl steal. =.=

   

  can sell meh?

• novelltie

  6 Aug 08, 15:47

  it is the copper inside these cables that are worth stealing... copper is an expensive metal...

• elementalangel

  6 Aug 08, 16:42

  lmao.. thats what the govt get for hiring "FT"

• Sagara

  6 Aug 08, 18:52

  you'll be suprised how desperate people are...

  I've even heard about the SPCA dog donation statue getting stolen..

• Fs4751

  6 Aug 08, 19:03

  Can see already what inflation has lead us to...hmm.....must be more than meets the eye...sooner or later even singapore flags that is hung outside most houses also kena stolen.....

• Ferret

  6 Aug 08, 19:32

  Originally posted by Mospeada:

  worth a bit leh...

  that is if they can get rid of it

  hmm... hard to get rid of... and there were no signs of tampering on the locks in certain instances ? 

  -strokes whiskers-

   

• Master -_-

  6 Aug 08, 20:05

  super expensive..last i heard, 1kg can bring about $200..and confirm they wun just bring in only 1kg..besides that, drain covers also they will steal...

• Fs4751

  6 Aug 08, 20:08

  Originally posted by Master -_-:

  super expensive..last i heard, 1kg can bring about $200..and confirm they wun just bring in only 1kg..besides that, drain covers also they will steal...

  
  In Indonesia I think, they even stole the railway tracks...!

• SBS7484P

  6 Aug 08, 20:51

  anything thats saleable at a good price, people will take

• Medicated Oil

  6 Aug 08, 21:45

  I was wondering they will blame the theft if future lift upgrading project is delayed or ask the residents to PAY MORE to cover up the losses.

  Maybe they will blame the residents for not keeping a watchful eye on the cable and the building materials.

  Maybe the letter is issued so that the residents can do the job for the mata.

• jay_rocks

  8 Aug 08, 09:46

  hello lao da

• caleb_chiang

  8 Aug 08, 14:13

  can sell for money...

• TIB1224Y

  10 Aug 08, 15:38

  I hope they do not start stealing crane cables...

  

• cApitaland

  12 Aug 08, 20:17

  i hope they don't tamper with the current existing ones. imagine yourself taking the lift and BOOM !! ><

• fuerzas

  15 Aug 08, 14:04

  if sell 1kg = $10+ leh