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ONGAR: Diners soaked after roof theft
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| Smiths Brasserie owner Mike Taverner outside the restaurant |
DINERS at a popular fish restaurant got a soaking when water started coming through the ceiling after thieves stole lead from the roof.
The owner of Smith's Brasserie, in Fyfield Road, Ongar, had no idea he was a victim of crime until it started raining.
But the downpour caused "havoc" in the restaurant as water poured onto customers on Saturday evening.
Thieves had stripped the lead from the roof of the building, causing £7,000 damage.
Owner Mike Taverner said: "It started raining and it was flowing through the roof. It was unbelievable and caused havoc in the restaurant.
"There was one man on his wedding anniversary and his wife got dirty water all over her. We had to move about 15 to 20 customers."
Mr Taverner had to close half of the restaurant, which is a popular venue for celebrities including David Beckham and his family, while builders came in to replace the lead with zinc.
But it seems the crime is part of a more serious national problem.
Thousands of properties have been targeted across the UK by organised gangs who sell the metal on to dealers.
Countries such as India, China and Dubai are struggling to find enough materials to keep their building industries supplied and dealers are shipping over the scrap metal after melting it down.
Police crime reduction officer Tony Ellis advised people to be on their guard.
He said: "It's a national problem. We recommend that people put grease paint on to make it difficult to handle. Or if they are unlucky enough to have it stolen never replace it with lead again, use something cheaper."
High Ongar Primary School, Ongar Leisure Centre and Loughton Library have been targeted in recent months.
Mr Taverner said he is now going to install CCTV cameras at the restaurant.
He added: "I never wanted to do that but I'm going to have to put in an alarm system as well. It used to be an old crime but recently I've heard a lot of local people talking about it. "I think it's something the community should be aware of."
3:32pm Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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CommentPosted by: Mr Khalid, walthamstow on 4:42pm Tue 22 Apr 08
is crezy this parson take the led from the man roof? is expenseve this led becose evry body bilded the hoses in the dubais and the india and the chinese?
meybe if the policemens go to the street meybe catch this idots and put for the prison and trow key in sea for them
is crezy this parson take the led from the man roof? is expenseve this led becose evry body bilded the hoses in the dubais and the india and the chinese?
meybe if the policemens go to the street meybe catch this idots and put for the prison and trow key in sea for them
Posted by: Joe schmoo, elsewhere on 6:35pm Tue 22 Apr 08
can you imagine the scene?
all that self tan washing away down fyfield road.
how many dodgy prada bags were damaged?
can you imagine the scene?
all that self tan washing away down fyfield road.
how many dodgy prada bags were damaged?
Posted by: Bartok, Leyton on 6:43pm Tue 22 Apr 08
Me my brother can fixed roof if you need repairs? Leved the message here, price work cheap.
Me my brother can fixed roof if you need repairs? Leved the message here, price work cheap.
Posted by: John Earnshaw, Barnsley on 7:47am Wed 23 Apr 08
There is a proven solution to this nationwide problem and I thought your readers might like to read the story below on 'Lead Theft' and how a roofing firm fought back against the criminals.
There is also the 'link' to the
VIDEO on SelectaDNA
[bold]Roofing Firm Fights Back Against Lead Theft
[/bold]
THE theft of lead from roofs of public buildings such as churches, schools and council buildings has been a major problem in areas throughout the UK.
However, Selectamark’s latest product SelectaDNA Grease has been acting as a very efficient deterrent to thieves, who can earn anything up to £800 per tonne for dealing in stolen scrap lead.
Dave McGrath who runs DPM Leadwork Ltd, a lead roofing company in Farnham, Surrey, has been using the new forensic grease on any roofs he has installed in recent months and he is very pleased with how effective the product has been and how easy it is to use.
SelectaDNA Grease can be painted onto any lead roofing, zinc metal or copper piping. Once a thief handles the metal, the grease transfers onto their hands and clothing. The criminal is then irrefutably linked to the crime scene. The grease is almost impossible to remove, and contains both a UV tracer and a unique DNA code.
Mr McGrath said: “We specialise in lead roofing, so this product is very interesting to us. I have been very impressed by the product, which is simple to use and does what is says it will.
“Our clients have also been very pleased with us, as they feel they are getting an added service when we lay a new lead roof for them and then offer to protect it from thieves with SelectaDNA Grease.”
DPM Leadwork have also been kept busy recently replacing lead roofs on school buildings.
Lead theft from schools can cause massive inconvenience, with lessons often disrupted. If part of a school roof is stolen it could make the building unsafe and means it could leak if it rains. If this happens, the school would have to be closed until the problem is fixed.
Mr McGrath said: “We recently laid a new lead roof at a private school in Cranleigh, Surrey, which cost £12,000.
We applied the forensic grease to the roof afterwards in order to deter thieves from targeting the school again. We have also put up warning signs within the school grounds as an added deterrent.”
He continued: “Another property we have worked on recently was a residential home in Godalming, Surrey, where the owners were very pleased for the added protection when we laid a new £4,000 roof for them and painted the grease on it afterwards. In the same village, the vicar at the local church hadn’t even noticed that the lead roofing had been taken until it started to rain and the roof leaked! We have since fixed that one too.”
In the exclusive Wentworth area, home to the famous golf course, DPM Leadwork was called recently to an impressive residential property which had been fitted with a new lead roof by another company - and by midnight on the same day part of it had been stolen again…
Mr McGrath said: “We came in and laid a large 15-tonne roof on the property and have now protected it with SelectaDNA Grease so the thieves will not want to come near it again. The owners were extremely happy to have that added security in place.”
SELECTADNA Video on YOUTUBE - www.selectadna.co.uk
Best wishes
John
John H Earnshaw
Head of Housing
Northern Office
PO Box 3609
Barnsley
S75 1WW
Email: john.earnshaw@select
amark.co.uk
Tel/Fax: 01226 - 390093
Head Office
Selectamark Security Systems plc
1 Locks Court, 429 Crofton Road,
Locksbottom, Kent BR6 8NL
Tel: 01689 860757
Fax: 01689 860693
www.selectadna.co.uk
Selectamark Security Systems plc
An ISO9001:2000 Quality Approved company
A provider of Secured by Design ("SBD") Police Approved Products;
A member of The British Security Industry Association ("BSIA");
A member of The Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers ("APPSS").
There is a proven solution to this nationwide problem and I thought your readers might like to read the story below on 'Lead Theft' and how a roofing firm fought back against the criminals.
There is also the 'link' to the
VIDEO on SelectaDNA
Roofing Firm Fights Back Against Lead Theft
THE theft of lead from roofs of public buildings such as churches, schools and council buildings has been a major problem in areas throughout the UK.
However, Selectamark’s latest product SelectaDNA Grease has been acting as a very efficient deterrent to thieves, who can earn anything up to £800 per tonne for dealing in stolen scrap lead.
Dave McGrath who runs DPM Leadwork Ltd, a lead roofing company in Farnham, Surrey, has been using the new forensic grease on any roofs he has installed in recent months and he is very pleased with how effective the product has been and how easy it is to use.
SelectaDNA Grease can be painted onto any lead roofing, zinc metal or copper piping. Once a thief handles the metal, the grease transfers onto their hands and clothing. The criminal is then irrefutably linked to the crime scene. The grease is almost impossible to remove, and contains both a UV tracer and a unique DNA code.
Mr McGrath said: “We specialise in lead roofing, so this product is very interesting to us. I have been very impressed by the product, which is simple to use and does what is says it will.
“Our clients have also been very pleased with us, as they feel they are getting an added service when we lay a new lead roof for them and then offer to protect it from thieves with SelectaDNA Grease.”
DPM Leadwork have also been kept busy recently replacing lead roofs on school buildings.
Lead theft from schools can cause massive inconvenience, with lessons often disrupted. If part of a school roof is stolen it could make the building unsafe and means it could leak if it rains. If this happens, the school would have to be closed until the problem is fixed.
Mr McGrath said: “We recently laid a new lead roof at a private school in Cranleigh, Surrey, which cost £12,000.
We applied the forensic grease to the roof afterwards in order to deter thieves from targeting the school again. We have also put up warning signs within the school grounds as an added deterrent.”
He continued: “Another property we have worked on recently was a residential home in Godalming, Surrey, where the owners were very pleased for the added protection when we laid a new £4,000 roof for them and painted the grease on it afterwards. In the same village, the vicar at the local church hadn’t even noticed that the lead roofing had been taken until it started to rain and the roof leaked! We have since fixed that one too.”
In the exclusive Wentworth area, home to the famous golf course, DPM Leadwork was called recently to an impressive residential property which had been fitted with a new lead roof by another company - and by midnight on the same day part of it had been stolen again…
Mr McGrath said: “We came in and laid a large 15-tonne roof on the property and have now protected it with SelectaDNA Grease so the thieves will not want to come near it again. The owners were extremely happy to have that added security in place.”
SELECTADNA Video on YOUTUBE - www.selectadna.co.uk
Best wishes
John
John H Earnshaw
Head of Housing
Northern Office
PO Box 3609
Barnsley
S75 1WW
Email: john.earnshaw@select
amark.co.uk
Tel/Fax: 01226 - 390093
Head Office
Selectamark Security Systems plc
1 Locks Court, 429 Crofton Road,
Locksbottom, Kent BR6 8NL
Tel: 01689 860757
Fax: 01689 860693
www.selectadna.co.uk
Selectamark Security Systems plc
An ISO9001:2000 Quality Approved company
A provider of Secured by Design ("SBD") Police Approved Products;
A member of The British Security Industry Association ("BSIA");
A member of The Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers ("APPSS").
Posted by: Mr. Sambo, E17 on 8:58am Wed 23 Apr 08
Mushy peas?
Posted by: Mr Khalid, walthamstow on 9:49am Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]John Earnshaw[/bold] wrote:
There is a proven solution to this nationwide problem and I thought your readers might like to read the story below on 'Lead Theft' and how a roofing firm fought back against the criminals. There is also the 'link' to the VIDEO on SelectaDNA [bold]Roofing Firm Fights Back Against Lead Theft [/bold] THE theft of lead from roofs of public buildings such as churches, schools and council buildings has been a major problem in areas throughout the UK. However, Selectamark’s latest product SelectaDNA Grease has been acting as a very efficient deterrent to thieves, who can earn anything up to £800 per tonne for dealing in stolen scrap lead. Dave McGrath who runs DPM Leadwork Ltd, a lead roofing company in Farnham, Surrey, has been using the new forensic grease on any roofs he has installed in recent months and he is very pleased with how effective the product has been and how easy it is to use. SelectaDNA Grease can be painted onto any lead roofing, zinc metal or copper piping. Once a thief handles the metal, the grease transfers onto their hands and clothing. The criminal is then irrefutably linked to the crime scene. The grease is almost impossible to remove, and contains both a UV tracer and a unique DNA code. Mr McGrath said: “We specialise in lead roofing, so this product is very interesting to us. I have been very impressed by the product, which is simple to use and does what is says it will. “Our clients have also been very pleased with us, as they feel they are getting an added service when we lay a new lead roof for them and then offer to protect it from thieves with SelectaDNA Grease.” DPM Leadwork have also been kept busy recently replacing lead roofs on school buildings. Lead theft from schools can cause massive inconvenience, with lessons often disrupted. If part of a school roof is stolen it could make the building unsafe and means it could leak if it rains. If this happens, the school would have to be closed until the problem is fixed. Mr McGrath said: “We recently laid a new lead roof at a private school in Cranleigh, Surrey, which cost £12,000. We applied the forensic grease to the roof afterwards in order to deter thieves from targeting the school again. We have also put up warning signs within the school grounds as an added deterrent.” He continued: “Another property we have worked on recently was a residential home in Godalming, Surrey, where the owners were very pleased for the added protection when we laid a new £4,000 roof for them and painted the grease on it afterwards. In the same village, the vicar at the local church hadn’t even noticed that the lead roofing had been taken until it started to rain and the roof leaked! We have since fixed that one too.” In the exclusive Wentworth area, home to the famous golf course, DPM Leadwork was called recently to an impressive residential property which had been fitted with a new lead roof by another company - and by midnight on the same day part of it had been stolen again… Mr McGrath said: “We came in and laid a large 15-tonne roof on the property and have now protected it with SelectaDNA Grease so the thieves will not want to come near it again. The owners were extremely happy to have that added security in place.” SELECTADNA Video on YOUTUBE - www.selectadna.co.uk Best wishes John John H Earnshaw Head of Housing Northern Office PO Box 3609 Barnsley S75 1WW Email: john.earnshaw@select amark.co.uk Tel/Fax: 01226 - 390093 Head Office Selectamark Security Systems plc 1 Locks Court, 429 Crofton Road, Locksbottom, Kent BR6 8NL Tel: 01689 860757 Fax: 01689 860693 www.selectadna.co.uk Selectamark Security Systems plc An ISO9001:2000 Quality Approved company A provider of Secured by Design ("SBD") Police Approved Products; A member of The British Security Industry Association ("BSIA"); A member of The Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers ("APPSS").[/quote] is dangros? i like this for my wife takeded the monys from my pokets all time meybe i by but no want if dangros
John Earnshaw wrote:
There is a proven solution to this nationwide problem and I thought your readers might like to read the story below on 'Lead Theft' and how a roofing firm fought back against the criminals. There is also the 'link' to the VIDEO on SelectaDNA Roofing Firm Fights Back Against Lead Theft THE theft of lead from roofs of public buildings such as churches, schools and council buildings has been a major problem in areas throughout the UK. However, Selectamark’s latest product SelectaDNA Grease has been acting as a very efficient deterrent to thieves, who can earn anything up to £800 per tonne for dealing in stolen scrap lead. Dave McGrath who runs DPM Leadwork Ltd, a lead roofing company in Farnham, Surrey, has been using the new forensic grease on any roofs he has installed in recent months and he is very pleased with how effective the product has been and how easy it is to use. SelectaDNA Grease can be painted onto any lead roofing, zinc metal or copper piping. Once a thief handles the metal, the grease transfers onto their hands and clothing. The criminal is then irrefutably linked to the crime scene. The grease is almost impossible to remove, and contains both a UV tracer and a unique DNA code. Mr McGrath said: “We specialise in lead roofing, so this product is very interesting to us. I have been very impressed by the product, which is simple to use and does what is says it will. “Our clients have also been very pleased with us, as they feel they are getting an added service when we lay a new lead roof for them and then offer to protect it from thieves with SelectaDNA Grease.” DPM Leadwork have also been kept busy recently replacing lead roofs on school buildings. Lead theft from schools can cause massive inconvenience, with lessons often disrupted. If part of a school roof is stolen it could make the building unsafe and means it could leak if it rains. If this happens, the school would have to be closed until the problem is fixed. Mr McGrath said: “We recently laid a new lead roof at a private school in Cranleigh, Surrey, which cost £12,000. We applied the forensic grease to the roof afterwards in order to deter thieves from targeting the school again. We have also put up warning signs within the school grounds as an added deterrent.” He continued: “Another property we have worked on recently was a residential home in Godalming, Surrey, where the owners were very pleased for the added protection when we laid a new £4,000 roof for them and painted the grease on it afterwards. In the same village, the vicar at the local church hadn’t even noticed that the lead roofing had been taken until it started to rain and the roof leaked! We have since fixed that one too.” In the exclusive Wentworth area, home to the famous golf course, DPM Leadwork was called recently to an impressive residential property which had been fitted with a new lead roof by another company - and by midnight on the same day part of it had been stolen again… Mr McGrath said: “We came in and laid a large 15-tonne roof on the property and have now protected it with SelectaDNA Grease so the thieves will not want to come near it again. The owners were extremely happy to have that added security in place.” SELECTADNA Video on YOUTUBE - www.selectadna.co.uk Best wishes John John H Earnshaw Head of Housing Northern Office PO Box 3609 Barnsley S75 1WW Email: john.earnshaw@select amark.co.uk Tel/Fax: 01226 - 390093 Head Office Selectamark Security Systems plc 1 Locks Court, 429 Crofton Road, Locksbottom, Kent BR6 8NL Tel: 01689 860757 Fax: 01689 860693 www.selectadna.co.uk Selectamark Security Systems plc An ISO9001:2000 Quality Approved company A provider of Secured by Design ("SBD") Police Approved Products; A member of The British Security Industry Association ("BSIA"); A member of The Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers ("APPSS").
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