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Thieves are still attacking lorry tyres with two 6in nails in a piece of wood. Three Roadline drivers have recently beaten attempts by this means to steal their loads.
The technique, to which the Road. Haulage Association drew attention about a year ago, is for the thieves to place the wood between the twin rear tyres of a lorry while the driver is collecting or delivering goods. When it moves off, both tyres are punctured. While the driver telephones for assistance, the villains help themselves. One Roadline driver saw the lock being snipped off the rear of his vehicle while he telephoned for aid but he chased the thieves away.
The best advice that can be given to drivers is to look at the tyres before moving off and, if they are subsequently punctured, to ask a passer-by to telephone for assistance Drivers should never leave their vehicles unattended.