A new area of crime has emerged. Someone stole $ 100,000 worth of solar roof panels from a building at Yallah TAFE during the past few days.
Potentially this offers a bonanza. Properly installed and hooked up to the electricity system these panels could not only power the users home, but feed electricity back into the grid system - and earn a healthy reward.
But - there is a problem !
Before that can happen the installation has to be approved by the power authority, and the panels have to be inspected and checked so that they are properly installed - and that will involve their serial numbers being recorded - and those stolen panel numbers are on record as being stolen.
Gotcha !
Most likely the stolen panels will be used to provide cheap power to some bandit's home, but there is always the chance that installation by amateurs may lead to disaster. Electrical power is a dangerous item. It needs to be treated with care - or it can cause electrocution - or house fires.
It seems that we now must not only lock our doors and windows against thieves, the solar panels on the roof are also high on the list of desirable loot.
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