The Burglars Code

Homeowners have received a fresh warning over a set of chalk symbols which burglars use to scope out potential victims.

The markings, dubbed 'the Da Pinchi Code' are a variety of boxes, lines and shapes which show whether a house is worth breaking in to.



The symbols have been known to police for several years, but have come to police attention again recently when they were spotted on a home in Walkden, Salford.

In 2009, Surrey Police warned householders in Caterham to be careful after more of the symbols were noticed.

DC Steve Fleetwood said knowing the meaning of the symbols could be a valuable crime-fighting tool.

He said: 'The Exeter Neighbourhood Team saw them at the end of a few drives, on a few kerbs and on gate posts and we want to warn people about them.'

I suppose it's wise to know these things so if one does appear, we'll know to act on it.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/the--da-pin...1.html#DZy0AyA

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So we should chalk one up ourselves either too risky, or nothing worth stealing

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Or a swag bag being walloped with a cricket bat

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I'd be surprised if many of the burglars around our way are bright enough to write/decode symbols.

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Mick - this happened to us years ago in London, a fella came to the door, asked some silly question - I sent him on his way. When I looked later, there were chalk marks outside peoples houses. Learnt later - via police, it was the same above signal.... They must have decided to give it another go !!

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Great idea Valice !!