We have teamed up with Edinburghs second-hand shops in an attempt to stop criminals from selling on stolen goods. The Tradewatch scheme was launched this morning and enables all stores in the city to share information on suspicious customers who they believe may be trying to sell on stolen goods. Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Houston said: Those responsible for acquisitive crime will often attempt to sell on stolen goods for profit and regularly attempt to utilise second-hand retailers to dispose of valuable items. Stores shall be provided with UV lamps which will enable them to detect #SmartWater; a solution which assists us in linking criminals with crime and identifying owners of stolen property. Chief Inspector Richard Horan said Tackling housebreaking and robbery is a priority across the city and the Tradewatch initiative is yet another tool in our armoury to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice. We continue to target and pursue those who steal through ongoing enforcement activity and partnership campaigns. You can help too by storing valuables out of sight, securing sheds and garages and consider fitting an alarm or motion sensor lighting to your home. David Patrick, chief executive of Cash Converters UK, the UKs largest second-hand retailer, said: Were delighted to be working with the police and a part of the new Tradewatch scheme as we are committed to tackling the issue of stolen goods in our stores. Anyone trying sell an item to Cash Converters must present two forms of ID along with proof of address in line with regulations set out by the Financial Conduct Authority For more information why not listen to DCI Houston and CI Horan by clicking this link....audioboom/boos/2752804-tradewatch
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:33:36 +0000
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