It was disappointing to learn that a very small minority of presumably local people choose to steal plants whether it be from local parks or private gardens. On this occasion, several plants have again been stolen from the planters around Claylands Green. The planters are tended by local residents who purchase replacements so that the displays can be maintained for the benefit of all.
Such thefts may be a low priority for the police and of course wouldn’t merit an appearance on Crimewatch but they do set a bad example. Local youths are often blamed for-well being young really-but this is one crime they are unlikely to be the perpetrators of. The type of plants being stolen indicate someone with a knowledge of plants probably stealing for their own use. If they joined in with the community in helping to maintain green spaces no doubt a few bulbs or cuttings could have been provided by neighbours free of charge. As it is they have commited a crime. There are a lot of cameras around the neighbourhood and hopefully the thieves will eventually get caught.
If you look closely at the signs in the planters they say ‘RIP’ in memory of the plants that have been stolen!
