Terrifying incident: Strange object hurdled through a home's window
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What do you do when you find yourself in a terrifying situation like this?
Last Monday night, an Australian resident had the shock of their life when an object came flying through their window at a property in Alice Springs.
Ending up on the floor next to the dining table was a hammer among the various glass shards scattered on the tables and floors of the home.
The resident expressed their shock on social media.
‘Feel scared to sleep as well now, just someone threw the hammer to our house windows and shattered glass everywhere rang several times to police, but no one turned up yet’.
The resident said when they eventually received a reply from police, it was simply advice to 'keep safe'–not much comfort for those feeling vulnerable in their homes.
The post garnered several angry reactions from internet users. One comment read: ‘You've got to wonder what police are endorsing when they advise you to "Keep Yourself Safe"? Are they saying, “we won't help you, so do what you have to?”’
‘Just beyond DISGUSTING,’ another user wrote.
Another resident shared a similar experience in the comments: ‘While having a meal at the dinner table at my own home, the lowlife chucked a big rock on the window and landed on my dinner table leaving behind huge dents and (us) shocked.'
They also mentioned that 'lowlife oxygen thieves' have also smashed her kids' bedroom windows while they were sleeping and shattered her car's windows multiple times.
This led to a discussion on the slow and lacklustre response the police had to such events–with many noting that it often takes several tries and long wait times before anyone arrives at the crime scene.
This story also led to another discussion on the rise in crime within Alice Springs over the last year.
Mounting criticism of the rampant crime within the area led to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting and instituting alcohol-related laws.
This seemed to have an effect, as in June, the Northern Territory Police said that in the six months since the restrictions, crime has dropped to its lowest level in four years.
The Northern Police has not yet responded to the window-breaking incident.
Members, if you ever find yourself in the unfortunate position of being robbed, it is important to stay calm and be quick to call for help.
What do you think of this story? Has something similar occurred in your neighbourhood? Share them in the comments below!
Last Monday night, an Australian resident had the shock of their life when an object came flying through their window at a property in Alice Springs.
Ending up on the floor next to the dining table was a hammer among the various glass shards scattered on the tables and floors of the home.
The resident expressed their shock on social media.
‘Feel scared to sleep as well now, just someone threw the hammer to our house windows and shattered glass everywhere rang several times to police, but no one turned up yet’.
An Alice Springs resident shared photos on social media showing the damage the thrown hammer inflicted in their home. Credit: Action for Alice 2020/Facebook
The resident said when they eventually received a reply from police, it was simply advice to 'keep safe'–not much comfort for those feeling vulnerable in their homes.
The post garnered several angry reactions from internet users. One comment read: ‘You've got to wonder what police are endorsing when they advise you to "Keep Yourself Safe"? Are they saying, “we won't help you, so do what you have to?”’
‘Just beyond DISGUSTING,’ another user wrote.
Photo of the shards from the broken window. Credit: Action for Alice 2020/Facebook
Another resident shared a similar experience in the comments: ‘While having a meal at the dinner table at my own home, the lowlife chucked a big rock on the window and landed on my dinner table leaving behind huge dents and (us) shocked.'
They also mentioned that 'lowlife oxygen thieves' have also smashed her kids' bedroom windows while they were sleeping and shattered her car's windows multiple times.
This led to a discussion on the slow and lacklustre response the police had to such events–with many noting that it often takes several tries and long wait times before anyone arrives at the crime scene.
This story also led to another discussion on the rise in crime within Alice Springs over the last year.
Mounting criticism of the rampant crime within the area led to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting and instituting alcohol-related laws.
This seemed to have an effect, as in June, the Northern Territory Police said that in the six months since the restrictions, crime has dropped to its lowest level in four years.
The Northern Police has not yet responded to the window-breaking incident.
Members, if you ever find yourself in the unfortunate position of being robbed, it is important to stay calm and be quick to call for help.
What do you think of this story? Has something similar occurred in your neighbourhood? Share them in the comments below!
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