Colchester Thefts Blamed on No CCTV

The lack of CCTV in a council-run leisure centre in Colchester has resulted in a spike of bike thefts, a recent report has revealed.

19:36 01 October 2018

The number of cases of bike thefts in a Leisure World has increased by 100per cent in the last year. A freedom of information request has revealed that the area is not properly monitored by CCTV cameras.

 

One of the victims said: “I know you leave your bike there at your own risk - everybody knows that - but the fact it doesn’t work is a real criminal’s charter.

 

“And I understand why the council wouldn’t want people to know that it doesn’t work but the fact is, that CCTV should work and I think people who use Leisure World should know that.”

 

The second victim added: “I suppose the lesson is not to leave your bike overnight. The worry is these days people actually do have quite expensive kit and thieves can see it as an opportunity to make a few quid.

 

Earlier this year, Colchester Council chief executive has admitted that some CCTV cameras in the town are not working properly but assured the public that they will soon be replaced.