Police Warning

ken thomas · Guru

Police Warning

valnrob · Guru

Thanks for that, a good reminder on safety when travelling. Yes I have seen this before but like a lot of other things we forget easily.

Vic · Guru

It is false, but that is not to say it couldn't happen, see;

http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/carseat.asp

Boroma577 · Guru

This just another hoax which changes countries to suit....see

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/infant-car-seat-gang-warning.shtml

or Snopes http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/carseat.asp

You should really check these claims before sending them on of psoting them on forums. The 2 links about are an ideal way to find out if it is a hoax or genuine.

valnrob · Guru

Even if it is a hoax, we should be aware things can happen like that. Can't be too careful in this day and age. Not meaning that we should be running scared but just be aware.

Boroma577 · Guru

valnrob wrote:
Even if it is a hoax, we should be aware things can happen like that. Can't be too careful in this day and age.

Oh I totally agree Val...it is always good to be aware and to be reminded of that....but these sorts of hoaxes distress some people and that is what I get upset about.

jimbo · Guru

Good warning ken..Being an old codger like me I have heard it and seen some strange goings on in my day's as a truck driver.......Conditions after Carbon Tax joke and other price rises is forcing the crimal element too do this......No excuses But they are not doing it too buy boats and new cars and jewels..It's too buy drugs which were allowed to get bye years and years ago by Corruption of ppeople in posistion of power at them times And that mY friend Takes in three main bodies

ken thomas · Guru

At least is not a hoax that will infect my computer
The criminal element are thinking up new ways to get at us and if any of these make as think a bit more about safety then no harm done
Ken

Delta18 · Guru

Whenever you get an email that states ".....send this on to ALL your friends & relations" you can be 99.9% sure it is a hoax designed to scare people and clog the email system.

Cheers Neil

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

Fully appreciate that 'snopes' website shows it is a bit of a furphy - but I speak from experience.

Driving from Castlemaine to Daylesford in Victoria nine years ago I saw a vehicle stopped on the side of the road, bonnet up, lady standing beside and she waved - asking for assistance.

So I did the 'smart' thing - slowed down, drove a bit past, put the car into reverse (for the lights to show the car and lady I had passed), it all seemed OK, so I reversed back to the lady and the car.

I got out and walked toward her, asking what the problem was. Next thing, three blokes came out of the bush and gave me a fair thumping, left me on the ground and when I regained some sense I realised my car was gone and the lady and her car.

I flagged down another vehicle, took me to Daylesford and I reported it to police. My vehicle was found in Bendigo two days later and all my stuff had been taken out of it, stereo taken out, driving lights removed etc. Car was not damaged but I was missing stuff - and feeling really unwell and somewhat annoyed.

So - even though the "baby carrier with blanket" may be a furphy - I NEVER stop of a night to assist ANYONE these days. I take note of vehicle, person, circumstances etc and report it to police in next town - let them worry about it.

Cheers

John

Boroma577 · Guru

rockylizard wrote:
I NEVER stop of a night to assist ANYONE these days. I take note of vehicle, person, circumstances etc and report it to police in next town - let them worry about it.

I am pretty much the same John and I have to say it is a bit sad that we as a people have come to this in order to protect ourselves.

Disappointing that you had to endure such a nasty bashing, personal attack and theft of property etc when trying to assist someone you thought was in distress.

Unfortunately I think it is all going to get worse with time as well.

Happywanderer · The Master

Whether its a hoax or not, it proves to be careful and trust no one.

Dunco · Senior Member

I know it is a hoax, but me being me...I would HAVE to stop if I saw a baby in a seat on the side of the road !!!

But with a baseball bat biggrin

And same goes with someone throwing reggs at my car !!!!

jimricho · Guru

Yes Folks you're right! It's another attempt at using this forum to spread alarmist and misleading information.

It took me less than 10 seconds to do a google search to establish this.

Those who (mis)use the forum for this purpose have never heard the fable of the boy who cried wolf.

davkar · Senior Member

This report is about a year or two old now it is not new trick. Well put jimricho

Regards

Firefly · Guru

jimricho wrote:
Yes Folks you're right! It's another attempt at using this forum to spread alarmist and misleading information.

It took me less than 10 seconds to do a google search to establish this.

Those who (mis)use the forum for this purpose have never heard the fable of the boy who cried wolf.

Who is mis using the forum this time Jim?

The evil poster who thought he might be doing some one a favour?

Mis using this forum is using the tone you do on members Jim. Its offensive and un necessary.

Please someone, give Jim the google award, he is a pro.

Rip and Rosie · Guru

There is a real warning out, however. Its for the Gloucester/Barrington Tops area.

The police are blitzing the area looking for a bloke who has been hiding there after possibly 2 murders.

Naden search prompts tourist warning

Gloucester Mayor Geoff Slack is urging holiday-makers to take care, as the search for fugitive Malcolm Naden shifts to dense terrain in the Barrington Tops, north of Newcastle.

38-year-old Naden has been on the run for six years and is wanted over the alleged murder of a woman, and the disappearance of another in Dubbo.

He is also accused of shooting a police officer near his make-shift campsite near Nowendoc, as the search closed in two weeks ago.

The command post has now moved to Gloucester and Councillor Slack says people need to be cautious.

"We as usual are expecting quite a lot of people to come up over the holiday period to the beautiful Barrington Tops and the Gloucester Tops," he said.

"We just ask people to be careful, keep an eye out, try not to come up on your own.

"A little group is probably better and if you do see something suspicious please report it immediately to the police."

Councillor Slack says Naden's already been blamed for several local robberies.

"The reports have been coming probably for a couple of years now that somebody and they suspect that it is him has been helping himself to some isolated properties to food, sleeping bags and that sort of thing.

"Yes, he's been in the area for three or four years now and hopefully they'll find him."

goinsoon · Guru

How many times has this story have to appear, there is one also about the hitch hiker who has a bike chain wrapped around his hand when you stop to pick him up.

jimbo · Guru

I see the need to carry a little pistol.........A little 38 would do Only issued to them that can handle it and is registered......All Grey Nomads have too have one Gotta be 50 and over..........Gee gotta fight fire with fire....... Bye gee we are shackeled somewhat.in this country.......It's so different with all these different cultures.. don't give a rats arse if they harm us like they did too rockylizard........Anybody remember the weekend warrior (CMF) I was in it for six years and the the 38 was a ripper to stop an attack...Had plenty of practise

jimricho · Guru

After reading Rip and Rosie's post I rest my case about the boy that cried wolf. The Naden search story is very real and has had quite a bit of media attention and for good reason. This is very much a genuine warning to anyone travelling the Thunderbolts Way.

When people use emails or forums to spread misinformation it dilutes the value of genuine information such as that in Rip and Rosie's post.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

valnrob wrote:
Even if it is a hoax, we should be aware things can happen like that. Can't be too careful in this day and age. Not meaning that we should be running scared but just be aware.

valnrob,

love that avatar, but why is the lady opening the door sticking two fingers up at me? biggrin

Dunco · Senior Member

jimbo wrote:
I see the need to carry a little pistol.........A little 38 would do Only issued to them that can handle it and is registered......All Grey Nomads have too have one Gotta be 50 and over..........Gee gotta fight fire with fire....... Bye gee we are shackeled somewhat.in this country.......It's so different with all these different cultures.. don't give a rats arse if they harm us like they did too rockylizard........Anybody remember the weekend warrior (CMF) I was in it for six years and the the 38 was a ripper to stop an attack...Had plenty of practise

Jimbo, firearms are not the answer. I was speaking with a little jockingly regarding the baseball bat in my post above......

Our answer to these issues...if they occur....is common sense.

And to date, twice around AUS with MANY MANY other trips, one being to Perth and back to Sydney...I have NEVER had an issue where a weapon would need to be used.

We are in the luckiest country in the world. Learn to enjoy and don't be paranoid out there is my answer

-- Edited by Dunco on Thursday 22nd of December 2011 08:38:06 PM

valnrob · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
valnrob wrote:
Even if it is a hoax, we should be aware things can happen like that. Can't be too careful in this day and age. Not meaning that we should be running scared but just be aware.
valnrob,
love that avatar, but why is the lady opening the door sticking two fingers up at me?

OMG!!!!! Is she ??? I thought she was waving. Will have to get new set of glasses !!

ChiChi1 · Guru

goinsoon wrote:
How many times has this story have to appear, there is one also about the hitch hiker who has a bike chain wrapped around his hand when you stop to pick him up.

This actually happened on the Hay Plains to my husband about 40 yrs ago. Stopped to pick up a hitchhiker. He recconned that the bloke must have lost his fingers when he shut the door on him and took off.

goinsoon · Guru

ChiChi1 wrote:
goinsoon wrote:
How many times has this story have to appear, there is one also about the hitch hiker who has a bike chain wrapped around his hand when you stop to pick him up.
This actually happened on the Hay Plains to my husband about 40 yrs ago. Stopped to pick up a hitchhiker. He recconned that the bloke must have lost his fingers when he shut the door on him and took off.

My mother in law also says it happener to her and FIL on the Pacific highway near Taree about 40 years ago

tonyd · Guru

Jimbo, I'm with you, with one small adjustment. Drop the .38, which is a bit small. A .357 magnum stops scrotes far more effectively, and at longer ranges. Has a good effect on vehicles, too. The engine blocks are never the same again. Yeah, they kick a bit, but use the double-handed grip and all will be well (not at the receiving end!).
Cheers, Tony

bill12 · Guru

All we need is dirty harry to come on the trips with us. I reckon it would be classic to say"Come on- make my day" to some slimebag as you whip out your .44 magnum. When in doubt, don,t stop.If you camp with lots of people, you are usually safe. I am also military trained, and carry a hardwood hammer handle under the front seat, and I don,t pick up hitchhikers. Bill

Dunco · Senior Member

Come on guys, this is Australia, not the USA.

I carried a gun for 27 years and only had to take it out of its holster ONCE. And I worked in some pretty bad areas ....I was also a weapons instructor for 15 years, with Glocks, .38, Heckler & Koch Machine guns, AR 15's, shotguns etc...

I think we should get off this bit about using weapons against an "alleged" bad guy as this is very silly stuff. Guns don't kill people....PEOPLE kill people and with talk like this I can see why. Very sad.

My last bit on this subject as it is getting like another forum............which I hope does NOT happen.

Gerty Dancer · Guru

Dunco wrote:
Come on guys, this is Australia, not the USA.

I carried a gun for 27 years and only had to take it out of its holster ONCE. And I worked in some pretty bad areas ....I was also a weapons instructor for 15 years, with Glocks, .38, Heckler & Koch Machine guns, AR 15's, shotguns etc...

I think we should get off this bit about using weapons against an "alleged" bad guy as this is very silly stuff. Guns don't kill people....PEOPLE kill people and with talk like this I can see why. Very sad.

My last bit on this subject as it is getting like another forum............which I hope does NOT happen.

I agree absolutely Dunco!

ken thomas · Guru

The post was put on the forum in good faith and not for scaremungering,or misusing the forum but if we get blasted for what we think is the right thing for travellers,then maybe real info will not be posted.
Ken