Would you call 999 if you saw a bike being stolen?
If you saw someone obviously stealing a bike, would you act?
Police have filmed an undercover video where they got a PCSO to test how easy it was for bike thieves to get away unchallenged.
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They locked up a bike and the PCSO "stole" it in a crowded area on three different occasions using bolt-croppers.
More than 500 people saw him - but how many called the police?
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Avon and Somerset Police have launched a competition where you could win an iPod if you answer the question correctly.
Answer the question correctly on their Facebook page by 3pm tomorrow and you could win an iPod shuffle.
They will release the video at 3pm tomorrow and will announce the winner of the competition by 5pm.
Bike theft guessing game competition – Terms and Conditions
The bike theft guessing game competition will run from 3pm on 25 October 2012 to 3pm on 26 October 2012. Entrants must be resident in the UK.
The closing date of the competition is 3pm on 26 October, and the winner shall be selected randomly by 5pm on the same day from all entrants who have answered questions correctly.
The winner will receive an iPod shuffle. Avon and Somerset Constabulary reserves the right to amend, modify, cancel and, or withdraw this competition at any time without notice. We reserve the right to select an alternative prize or voucher of equivalent value. No cash equivalent to the prize shall be provided. The prize or voucher are not transferable, must be taken as stated and shall not be sold to a third party.
No correspondence will be entered into regarding either this competition or these Terms and Conditions. In the unlikely event of a dispute, Avon and Somerset Constabulary's decision shall be final.
We will notify the winner on Facebook. The winner(s) must respond to our prize notification with their full address by 3pm on 2 November 2012; if you do not respond you will no longer be eligible for a prize and that prize will be re-drawn.
Upon acceptance by the winner(s), the prize shall be despatched to the address provided by the winner(s) using the Royal Mail Special Delivery Service. We shall not be liable for any delay, loss and or any claim arising from the postage. Incidental expenses incurred in claiming prizes shall be the responsibility of the winner(s).
Entry to the draw is limited to one entry per question per person. The competition is not open to the employees and their immediate families of Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Avon and Somerset Police Authority.
We give no warranty or guarantee in relation to any prize arising from the competition and or the use of the prize in respect of injury, loss or damage of any kind so far as it is permitted by law.
The terms and conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with English law and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of English Courts.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary is committed to ensuring that the privacy of personal information is protected. We will not use the information provided for any other purpose.
Comments
by Mikeydooley
Sunday, November 04 2012, 4:42AM
“I'd learn by Jill dando mistake and mind my own”
by Jimenez47
Monday, October 29 2012, 1:15PM
“I'd ask the perpetrator : "Are you a thief or in fact really a policeman making a stupid video and wasting your time and my taxpayer's money?"”
by Bristolexpat
Saturday, October 27 2012, 8:06PM
“Id call the Police.
Just wouldn't expect ****** all to be done about it.”
by Rosie87
Saturday, October 27 2012, 7:06PM
“@dogsauce it is a 15p one off charge, it doesn't matter how long you are on the call or if you are calling from a landline or mobile.”
by Erinaceus
Thursday, October 25 2012, 9:30PM
“I'd only report it if they proceeded to ride it on the pavement...”
by LUCIFER
Thursday, October 25 2012, 8:36PM
“No lol”
by snowymalone
Thursday, October 25 2012, 4:59PM
“I was going to say, I saw someone sawing through a bike cable lock a year or three ago, did ring 999.. and got an operator with a distinct "So you think this is an emergency do you?" attitude. Lots of sighing and a slightly narky "thank you very much" at the end of it.
So now we know - if you see a crime, dial 101, or better still, apparently, put it on Facebook.
"I r lookin at theft here now innit amazebals lol"”
by allananlyn
Thursday, October 25 2012, 4:48PM
“depends whose bike it was,”
by dogsauce
Thursday, October 25 2012, 4:42PM
“Given they make money from those 101 calls (15p per minute I think) isn't this a bit dodgy and abusing people's good nature? I'd hate to be charged for something that turned out to be some awareness raising stunt.”
by ItIsntBristol
Thursday, October 25 2012, 3:41PM
“Just in case you have no brain, you call 101.”