KOBE, Feb 11 (News On Japan) –
Authorities in Kobe are investigating a sequence of suspicious stones discovered positioned on residential gates, warning they could function housebreaking markers.
On January 29, a girl in Tarumi Ward, Kobe, reported to the police that two younger males tried to open her gate with out permission. After the incident, she found a stone positioned on prime of her gate.
According to police, between January 29 and February 10, a complete of 19 related instances had been reported in the identical space. The stones had been strategically positioned in spots the place they may simply fall when the gate was opened, main authorities to suspect {that a} theft group could also be utilizing them to watch residents’ actions.
“I wondered why a stone was there,” mentioned a neighborhood resident. “It seemed strange.”
Police are urging the general public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious stones to emergency providers.
Source: KTV NEWS