From 1 March, everyone entering the North Tower must show a photo pass at the front desk.
Please do not hold the door open for anyone you do not know. Last month an intruder got in this way and took two laptops. Report anything odd to the guard on duty, extension 1188.
Dear Mrs. Chen,
I am writing to thank you. When the robbery happened last Friday, you were the only witness who stayed until the police arrived, and your description was so precise that two men were stopped the same evening.
Because of you, nobody in my shop became a victim of anything worse than a fright. The insurance company has already agreed to pay for the broken window.
Please come in on Saturday morning. Your coffee and bread will be free for a whole year, and I will not take no for an answer.
Gratefully,
Sam Lo
Ten years ago, phone theft was a daily phenomenon in most large cities. Today the number of cases has dropped sharply, and the reason is not more police on the streets.
Phone makers were finally forced to add a switch that turns a stolen phone into a useless piece of glass. A thief who cannot sell a stolen phone will not take the risk of stealing one.
Some experts warn that criminals have simply moved online, where one bank password is worth more than any handset. Still, the lesson stands: good design can prevent crime far more cheaply than punishment.
The town police published the number of offenses reported in two different years.
| Type | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle theft | 310 | 188 |
| House breaking | 96 | 61 |
| Online fraud | 54 | 212 |
| Robbery | 18 | 15 |
No murder was reported in either year. The figures come from the station on Bay Road.