Inaugural Entry.
After 6 months of no action from the police, I've decided to spill my concerns online.
This story starts January 2005 when I've become a victim of theft.
Like most people, I find this annoying and a waste time and money. I
proceeded to report this case to the police. The lady at the counter
was very helpful (she was a civilian, btw :)). She heard my story,
took my statement, asked me to fill out a form and off I went to work.
That night I decided to go around to investigate myself as I have not
heard anything from the station.
I sent a notice to all neighbours regarding the incident and manage to
get a witness statement along with a description of the 2 offenders
plus a car rego number. I also found out there was another fellow in
the block whose motorcycle was stolen at the same time. Around his
area I took photographs of footprints. It is still there because it
was composed of engine oil leaking from my neighbour's bike.
I wrote a report with all details and photos in it and submitted it to
the police station. I was told it will be filed in together with my
initial report. The cop on the counter also told me the owner of the
car whose rego we wrote down was arrested on a separate incident that
morning. Great I thought, something will be done.
Weeks passed and I have not heard anything. I phone them to remind
them of my case and I had trouble reaching the detective in charge of
my case. I did leave a message on the voice box but got no return
calls. After several calls over several days I finally got hold of
this detective only to find out that she was not the detective in
charge. From here on I was passed on to 3-4 different detectives (non
of which were available to pick up the call).
I've decided ..hmm..I'll give them time to sort out my case. I'm sure
they can find the culprit.
But then in early april, the thief came back and stole more parts from
me. So I had to file another report, this time I went straight into
the Central Police Station at Cook st. I waited for 30 minutes. When
I finally got there I decided to ask them about the first case. The
cop on the counter said I have to call the detective in charge. So I
did.
As usual, it took me a while to find who is in charge; nobody seems to
want to take ownership of my case. Finally I managed to reach someone.
Now this detective does not even know about my case. I thought...fair
enough..you must have hundreds so I don't expect you to remember. I
gave him the case number and he read the case...I waited. He said
asked me a few questions and it sounded like it was the first time he
read the case. HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT IT!!! He then went on to
say, "we do not have any leads". So I replied.."leads? What happened
to the extra report I gave you. It had the offenders' description
including clothes and a car registration number and description."
At this point it is obvious they weren't interested. Perhaps he thinks
my case is too small to pursue. Or he will not have commission on
solving my case...I carried on complaining about it and to finally he
replied "We'll reopen the case" just to get rid of me. I was willing
to hang up anyway as I was using my mobile and it was costing me more
money.
I haven't heard anything since. He probably threw away my case report
as soon as I hung up. Worst thing is, I found out later that the
offender who stole my neighbours bike (who I believe stole parts from
me) was later released and was only fined $500. WTF???
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