A Former Burglar Is 'Gobsmacked' Police Won't Investigate Certain Crimes
16 October 2017, 10:53
"Crime is crime. If you say it's low-rate crime, criminals are going to react to that."
The Met Police is admitting it may not investigate lower-level crime where there isn't a realistic chance of catching the perpetrator.
The force says it has to prioritise serious crime, as it looks to save £400 million by 2020.
Nick Ferrari spoke to Michael Fraser, a former burglar, who now lectures as a home security expert, he was appalled by the decision.
He said: "I'm absolutely shocked. Crime is crime. If you you're gonna put out "low-rate crime" people are going to react to that.
"What message is that passing out to people?
"I've just done a talk at a major garage. Now, what the police are saying is if they drive off with £100 worth of fuel it won't be investigated.
"I'm gobsmacked, absolutely gobsmacked. This is actually saying to the criminal, instead of having a 50/50 chance, you've got an 80 per cent chance of getting away with it.
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