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Gas Pipe Thefts Spark Action

(04/01/2012)

POLICE in Essex are using SelectaDNA to mark metal after a series of dangerous gas pipe thefts left buildings at risk of fire and explosion. Recent crimes include the theft of copper piping connected to external gas meters at properties in Station Road, Clacton. Around £500 worth of metal piping was stolen in one incident and approximately four metres of piping was taken from another building. PC Grant Fryatt said: “Not only is this a huge inconvenience in terms of the cost of repairs for... [more]

SelectaDNA spray gives shopkeepers and retailers added protection and peace of mind

(14/09/2011)

In the wake of the recent riots in the UK, two new products from Selectamark that use innovative DNA spray technology to link looters, burglars or smash-and-grab raiders to the scene of the crime are being deployed in high street shops and convenience stores. The SelectaDNA Intruder Spray and the handheld SelectaDNA Defence Spray are being used by worried retailers and shopkeepers to protect themselves, their premises and stock from burglary and raids. Both products have Secured by Design acc... [more]

University of Bath students protect valuable equipment with SelectaDNA

(09/09/2011)

Many new students will be leaving home for the first time and turning up with an array of gadgets including a laptop, digital camera, smart phone, games console and either an iPod or MP3 player. According to research by the National Union of Students (NUS) and insurance provider Endsleigh, students are taking possessions worth an average of £2,652 to university. More than four out of five students will be taking a laptop, 14% will take a desktop computer, and 4% a tablet PC in the new academi... [more]

SelectaDNA forensic grease incriminates lead roof thieves

(09/08/2011)

Four young men stole lead worth £12,000 from the roof of a Salvation Army building in Church Street, Blackpool, in the early hours of one morning in July. However, the lead roof and cornicing had previously been painted with forensically-coded SelectaDNA Grease, which is designed to protect outdoor materials such as metal roofing and copper piping from theft. Once marked goods are handled, SelectaDNA Grease instantly transfers onto the hands and clothing of a metal thief. The police can then ... [more]

West Midlands Police offer SelectaDNA forensic marking kits to Birmingham residents

(11/07/2011)

Police in the West Midlands are using SelectaDNA forensic marking in a new crackdown against burglaries. Targeting ‘high risk’ areas of Birmingham, the SelectaDNA property marking system is being deployed in a large residential scheme involving up to 1,000 properties in the Shard End ward, and is being funded by a local Partnership. SelectaDNA is a liquid which contains a unique DNA code registered to a specific property. It can be easily applied to personal possessions including TVs, jewelle... [more]

Southend takes positive action to prevent burglaries

(04/07/2011)

Police in Southend have introduced SelectaDNA property marking kits to the Essex seaside resort. The kits, which allow residents to permanently mark their valuables, have been funded by Southend’s Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) and are being distributed initially to previous victims of burglary. Each kit includes a clear DNA solution that is used to mark personal possessions such as TVs, laptops, garden items including lawnmowers and tools, and smaller valuables like jeweller... [more]

 

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