The colour of litter, a code for burglars, insurer says

JamesApr 16th, 2007 - 17:13:02

Hmmmm... This is an OOOOOLLLDDD story. And, while I think it MIGHT be true, I also think there's a possibility that it's a message to get people to clean up the road in front of their house. What better motivator than fear?

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BelieverApr 17th, 2007 - 07:16:16

This story is true. How do you explain that as you drive through the suburb one day, you see different coloured bottles, all in the same position on various pavements? I would pick them up if I were aware of them! You can take your chances!

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Trevor DevittApr 17th, 2007 - 09:16:29

This information is incorrectly reported as expressing the views of OUTsurance. We certainly do not endorse the content.

It was complied from a range of comments and feedback given by members of the public in response to a request for suitable and practical consumer tips on home safety.

The issue of the coloured bottles on the pavement has fast become an urban legend and its factual accuracy is highly questionable.

The issue about bolting ones appliances, while acceptable to some, is extreme and may be both impractical and unsightly. We would never expect any consumer to go to such unreasonable lengths to secure their household items.

Trevor Devitt
Head of Communications
Tel 012 673 3060

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JamesApr 17th, 2007 - 11:12:29

And there you have it. An official person pointing out the possibility of this being an Urban Legend.

While we're at it, make sure that no car window washer leaves chewing gum on your car roof, indicating to the people at the next robots that you're a hijack victim.

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