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UK: Train defecator hunted by police
BBC ^ | 10/23/06 | n/a

Posted on 10/23/2006 1:17:55 PM PDT by kiriath_jearim

Train defecator hunted by police

A man has been defecating in trains across south-east England, causing damage costing £60,000 to repair.

British Transport Police have released CCTV images of the man, who has struck on at least 30 trains since August.

He waits until he is alone before committing the offence, smearing excrement inside carriages.

"This is a serious public health issue as well as being exceptionally anti-social - we need to locate this man," said Det Con Donna Fox.

She said his offences had resulted in many carriages being taken out of service, causing disruption and cancellations and serious inconvenience to the travelling public.

Different times

There was also £60,000 in damage and cleaning costs.

"There is no particular pattern as to when he appears," said Ms Fox.

"He travels to various areas and at different times of the day and different days of the week.

"We have been trawling through CCTV images to try and track the man and remain hopeful that members of the public may know him and where he lives.

"On at least one occasion CCTV footage shows the man being disturbed by a passenger walking through a train.

"If anyone sees this man travelling on the railway network they should not approach him, but call the police or alert train staff immediately."


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1 posted on 10/23/2006 1:17:56 PM PDT by kiriath_jearim
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To: kiriath_jearim

"Poo Poo" on the "Choo Choo"


2 posted on 10/23/2006 1:19:15 PM PDT by cmsgop ( Try Miracle Grow, with New and Improved Uterus Growing Power, endorsed by Cindy Sheehan)
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Sixty thousand pounds to fix?

That guy has a serious problem!

3 posted on 10/23/2006 1:20:09 PM PDT by wireman
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To: kiriath_jearim

When they catch him, I bet they beat the crap out of him.


4 posted on 10/23/2006 1:20:42 PM PDT by Toby06 (Diesel smoke makes me horny.)
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There was also £60,000 in damage and cleaning costs.

What a pantload.

5 posted on 10/23/2006 1:21:17 PM PDT by Toby06 (Diesel smoke makes me horny.)
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To: kiriath_jearim

Spreading the word of the ROP.


6 posted on 10/23/2006 1:22:06 PM PDT by loungitude
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To: wireman
I assume this is the cost of overtime to thoroughly clean and disinfect dozens of railcars smeared with this insect's excrement.

It probably requires more thorough cleaning than normal, using different cleansers and cleaning tools - perhaps even necessitating an outside contractor and medical testing.

7 posted on 10/23/2006 1:22:09 PM PDT by wideawake ("The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten." - Calvin Coolidge)
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To: kiriath_jearim

just saw this on the website; had to end up here!


8 posted on 10/23/2006 1:22:19 PM PDT by Mac1
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Time to begin designing new passenger screening equipment.

(grin)


9 posted on 10/23/2006 1:24:02 PM PDT by Mark Felton ("Wisdom is supreme...and though it cost all you have, get understanding" -- Proverbs 4)
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60 grand?....

That's some tough sh!#......


10 posted on 10/23/2006 1:24:53 PM PDT by seeker_two
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To: kiriath_jearim

When they catch him, I hope they stick his face in some of his handiwork.

But I suspect that this scumbag may actually like for something like that to happen to him.


11 posted on 10/23/2006 1:25:35 PM PDT by MplsSteve
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To: kiriath_jearim
the culprit:


12 posted on 10/23/2006 1:25:53 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: kiriath_jearim

One less Democrat to vote here next month...


13 posted on 10/23/2006 1:26:17 PM PDT by pabianice
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To: kiriath_jearim

No more oatmeal cookies on the snack cart.


14 posted on 10/23/2006 1:26:19 PM PDT by Mark Felton ("Wisdom is supreme...and though it cost all you have, get understanding" -- Proverbs 4)
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It'd be bad enough if he was just leaving piles...but he's fingerpainting with the stuff.
15 posted on 10/23/2006 1:26:25 PM PDT by RichInOC (Stupidity is its own punishment...but some people need an enhanced sentence.)
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Man . . . that just stinks.

Have they considered DNA analysis?

Might not work, if the samples were generated by Rover, instead of the smearer.


16 posted on 10/23/2006 1:27:17 PM PDT by No Truce With Kings (The opinions expressed are mine! Mine! MINE! All Mine!)
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"This is a serious public health issue as well as being exceptionally anti-social - we need to locate this man," said Det Con Donna Fox.

Can you spot the assumption?

17 posted on 10/23/2006 1:27:35 PM PDT by Oberon (What does it take to make government shrink?)
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To: kiriath_jearim

When Potty Training goes Off-Track...


18 posted on 10/23/2006 1:28:32 PM PDT by Hegemony Cricket (Expect a lot of democrat poll-smoking between now and 11/7)
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To: gaijin

OJ ?


19 posted on 10/23/2006 1:30:00 PM PDT by MD_Willington_1976
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To: Mark Felton

Or Bran Muffins, Prun Juice, Bean Dip, etc....


20 posted on 10/23/2006 1:30:03 PM PDT by in hoc signo vinces ("Houston, TX...a waiting quagmire for jihadis. American gals are worth fighting for!")
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