[access-uk] A cautionary tail about train security
- From: Peter Bosher <tandem@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:35:48 +0000
Hi All,
I was on a train yesterday from Kings Cross to Sandy. I left my seat for
all of two minutes, to explore the train's extensive entertainment
facilities, and when I came back, my two bags, containing Braille-Lite,
Lap-top and lunch, had gone.
Whilst suppressing the urge to panic, scream, and so-on, I asked whether
anyone knew where my bags were, and was told that Train Security staff had
taken them off the train at Stevenage, because "nobody knew whose they were".
I take this to be a sign of the new age we live in but think there are two
important points to pass on, and hope our gracious list moderator will
allow this as on-topic given that we often have to carry expensive kit
around. .
Firstly, never again leave anything unattended, ever, no matter for how
short a time.
Secondly, I got my stuff back unharmed, partly thanks to the fact that they
had my name and phone-number on a label inside. I had only done this
about a month back, but it does seem a good plan.
Forgive me if everyone else has always practised these simple measures but
I was utterly astounded , so hope this will help avoid such a thing
happening to you.
While I'm at it, have a happy, peaceful and safe New Year.
All the best,
Peter
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