SmartWater: making positive headlines

The impact of SmartWater as a criminal deterrent is becoming increasingly apparent every day. Police forces around the world are using and supporting The SmartWater Strategy, and most importantly criminals are taking notice – living with the fear of being caught and convicted of crimes long after they have taken place.

The following stories highlight the success of The SmartWater Strategy when deployed by regional police as part of their crime reduction initiatives. Each success story gives information detailing the specifics of the crime reduction strategy as well as their objectives, and examples of the press coverage that each initiative achieved.

27/07/11Armed Robberies Up

 Armed robber targets Subiaco shop

28/Jul/2011

By Amy Hallett, Western Suburbs Weekly

Police search for clues after yesterday's robbery. Picture: Marcus Whisson

POLICE are looking for a man aged in his early 20s, with brown-blond curly hair and an eyebrow piercing after an armed robbery in Subiaco yesterday afternoon.

The man was armed with a gun when he entered Beehive Collective, which sells party herbs, herbal incense, vaporizers and accessories, grinders, teas, plants and bee products, in Forrest Walk about 3.30pm.

No one was injured and it is unclear if the robber escaped with money or other goods from the shop.

Subiaco resident Katherine Johnston was around the corner when the incident occurred.

“I have browsed in the shops around here, they are brand new,” she said.

The man is described as being 165 to 180cm tall. He was wearing a grey hoodie.

CCTV cameras are installed in the area.

Report courtesy of the Western Suburbs Weekly