Monday, 29th June 2009

Solar panels stolen from the street

Before (left and after: Solar panels on traffic diversion signs have been stolen for the second time in two months.

The solar panels powering the traffic diversion signs along the Marsascala Bypass have been stolen for the second time in as many months. The solar powered signs were installed by the transport authority to direct drivers while the bypass is being rebuilt.

Two months ago, they were stolen just days after they were installed and this time, just a week after they were replaced.

While deploring the theft, the transport authority said it would not replace them for the time being and warned that those responsible would face severe penalties and criminal proceedings if caught. The police are investigating the theft.

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Comments

oliver mallia (on 29/6/09)

Simple solution, elevate the panels on a 2 meters galvanized pipe attached with a key-clamp to the exists sign pipes. To be more safe, spot-weld the grap-screws or fill with hard metal.

Adrian Cardona (on 29/6/09)

To think that such low-life has a vote equal to mine...one of the pitfalls of democracy.

adrian aquilina (on 29/6/09)

do we have the most ignorant and selfish people living in Malta?yes we do...time police actually worked and patrolled the roads..maybe even all the selfish drivers would follow the rules of the road then

Galea. L (on 29/6/09)

Simply SHAME.

D Schembri (on 29/6/09)

Don't know what to say, except that Im speechless and ashamed of being Maltese.... are we really "mejtin bil-guh", or is it just our old stupid mentality to hinder any kind of progress????

Paul Barrett (on 29/6/09)

Unguarded "Attractive items" like this need the area to be covered by CCTV to at least give some indication of those visiting the area at the time of the crime. Additionally, items should be booby-trapped in the same manner as bank notes in transit, with exploding, highly visible die that will cover the culprit with a stain that cannot be removed for many days if not weeks.