Gardien Ltd, the UK’s leading specialists in garden security, are warning gardeners and householders across the country to be on their guard against metal theft. This is a new crime trend sweeping both rural and urban communities fuelled by the economic growth in China and India and their booming construction industries’ insatiable appetite for raw materials. Such is the speed at which this growing problem is gripping the country that the Association of Chief Police Officers has recently issued guidance to Forces across the UK to assist in dealing with the problem
Bill Seddon, garden antiques expert and MD of Gardien says, " With the cost of lead at a 27 year high and costing over £1000 a ton driven by an increasing demand for metal in the Far East ("Tiger") economies, there is growing evidence that both the organised and opportunist thief are focusing their attention upon sourcing it from in and around our homes and gardens. Easy to steal and often poorly protected they make rich pickings which are easily disposed of and out of the country in processed form within a matter of days. We are recommending that all homes and gardens need to review their security. Everyone is at risk, from the typical urban and suburban homes with modern metal furniture and accessories to large Grade 1 and 11 listed buildings which often have lead linings on the roof, and gardens with period metal garden furniture and statuary .
Gardien Ltd's website www.garden-security.co.uk which was launched in 2006 is already proving popular with the gardening public with its free advice , specialist services and support including crime prevention and protective planting advice. There is also information on retrieval of stolen property, a free inventory which can be downloaded to assist gardeners and homeowners to record and value the contents of their property, along with comprehensive insurance advice and Secured by Design approved security products which can be purchased online.
Former Police Officer Mick Gains QPM, a Crime Prevention expert and Security Director at Gardien adds, " For far too long the public have neglected to address the security requirements of their gardens and often do not appreciate the value of property they leave unattended outside without being adequately protected or insured. Our site provides a wealth of information and solutions to address these issues, including technical and proven security systems and perimeter protection, lighting, physical security measures and DNA marking kits to assist the Police in identifying and recovering stolen property ."
Gardien services extend to offering everything from self help to specific risk assessments, valuations and consultancy service to the larger and more discerning property owner. They also encourage anyone who may have information to assist the Police in apprehending those persons responsible to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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