Thieves Beware notice on a Halstead Street lamppost, Newport

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The photograph on this page of Thieves Beware notice on a Halstead Street lamppost, Newport by Jaggery as part of the Geograph project.

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Thieves Beware notice on a Halstead Street lamppost, Newport

Image: © Jaggery Taken: 21 Feb 2020

The notice states that SmartWater is in use in this area. SmartWater is a colourless liquid that can be applied to property such as jewellery, ornaments and electrical items. The contents of each bottle contain a unique chemical code which is registered to the user, positively proving ownership. SmartWater is almost impossible to remove and cannot easily be seen by the naked eye. It glows under ultraviolet light, aiding forensic investigation.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.585593
Longitude
-2.979544