Ok, so. I was burgled the other night. (I know, how very London) Not my house, you understand. My beloved Shed. MY SHED. Ok so it did have 2 brand new bikes in it but thats not the point. Who breaks into sheds? Trainee Burgulars? "Start off with a shed, son. Build your confidence".
Anyway as annoying as this was it was all fine with insurance so no biggy. I just wanted to comment though on the policeman (woman but thats not the point) who came around to my shed to investigate said crime. After looking at the lock which had obviously been busted open with a crowbar, this were her 3 questions to me.
1) Was it locked? (The padlock was still dangling from the remains of the busted lock)
2) Is this a wood shed? (ok a) it was clearly wood and b) if it wasnt wood would it still be a shed, When does a shed become an outhouse, become a garage, anyway i digress)
3) Did you see them do it?
Ok the last question was fair enough. But i had already told her that it had happened overnight and i think i may have mentioned the fact that i had witnessed the whole thing upfront.
Anyway she then proceeded to look closer at the lock. Turning to me she says.
"It was probably a crowbar" (no shit) "we wont be able to get any fingerprints" (Bugger, such a genius criminal not to try to bust open a lock with his bare hands)
There was an awkward silence and then she was off.
I am telling you, if this is the quality of Policemen that patrol the streets these days i am seriously considering a life of crime as a freaking badger could outwit these dullards!
Sorry rant over.
BTW if you do happen to see a black Specialised Sirrus Elite on your travels, do let me know.