{"id":41158,"date":"2020-02-25T14:21:32","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T14:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=41158"},"modified":"2020-02-25T14:21:32","modified_gmt":"2020-02-25T14:21:32","slug":"taff-trail-robbery-spike-not-well-publicised-say-walkers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/02\/25\/taff-trail-robbery-spike-not-well-publicised-say-walkers\/","title":{"rendered":"Taff Trail robbery spike not well publicised, say walkers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Police should put up warning signs, not just rely on social media, says dog owner<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-1400x930.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1.jpg 2032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1-1400x930.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/CRIME-MAP-1.jpg 2032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The robberies have all been between Sophia Gardens and the area by Western Avenue (in red). Image: Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>TAFF Trail runners, hikers and dog walkers were told to avoid the path\u2019s Cardiff end in the dark due to a spike in robberies \u2013 but some regulars have said this has not been publicised enough.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<p>South Wales Police reported seven robberies in the five weeks between January 17 and February 21 on the Taff Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The force advised people and the press online and via social media to avoid the area at night while officers investigate.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>All seven\nrobberies happened in the area between Sophia Gardens and the Tesco Extra near\nWestern Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, some regular Taff Trail walkers said they were concerned they did not know about the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Sarah Cotter, who usually walks her Welsh sheepdog, Alfie, twice a week along the trail, said she was surprised at the number of robberies.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is the\nfirst I\u2019ve heard of it,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m quite bad, though when I\u2019m out I just bring my keys, and don\u2019t even bring my phone and I often tend to keep off social media.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/Taff-Trail-One-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>The Taff Trail is a popular walking route which connects the valleys and Cardiff. <\/strong>Image: Edd Church<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ms Cotter, a civil servant from Pontcanna, said she must have missed the warnings.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt does raise questions over their visibility,\u201d she added. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The trail, which\nruns from Cardiff Bay to Brecon, is a popular route for walkers, cyclists, and\ntourists. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Dog walkers Carol Floris and Christie Thomas were both\nunaware of South Wales Police\u2019s guidance, and the reported crime spike. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Ms Thomas said: \u201cIt is slightly concerning to me. You don\u2019t necessarily know the dangers of the area, not everyone is on social media or follows the police on there.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s very well publicised, I haven\u2019t heard or\nseen anything about it. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019d think it\u2019d be better advertised, or that there would\nbe a physical sign or something to warn people. That would help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Ms Floris, from Grangetown, walks her dog Gino on the trail every\ntwo days, and said she sometimes cycles nearby at night during her Deliveroo\njob. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt does worry me. Both that the robberies are happening and\nthat I didn\u2019t know about them.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI tend to avoid walking here in the dark, though, being a\nwoman.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p>A South Wales Police spokesperson said putting up signs to warn the public about crimes is not something they do, and that the force had alerted local and national press as well as the public on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>No arrests have been made in connection with the robberies, but South Wales Police is investigating. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>The\nspokesperson said: \u201cPatrols are being stepped up in the area, but we&#8217;d also\nurge everyone to take normal precautions whenever they&#8217;re walking in unlit or\npoorly lit areas.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn the hours of darkness, we always encourage people to stick to well-lit, busy roads.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/YET-MORE-TAFF-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Accommodation for both Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan universities backs on to the Taff Trail.<\/strong> Image: Edd Church<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The\nstepped-up patrols will not mean additional police officers on the route,\nhowever.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Jamie Bunce, a student at Cardiff Metropolitan University, said he too was not aware of South Wales Police\u2019s notice to stay away from the area when it\u2019s dark. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m fairly shocked at how many robberies on the Taff Trail, because of how many people are here and how busy it usually is,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Student accommodation for both Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University backs on to the Trail, which is one of Mr Bunce\u2019s normal routes to get to class. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Cardiff\nMetropolitan University, which is based on Western Avenue, also issued a\nwarning to its students to avoid the area at night. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>A\nspokesperson said: \u201cSouth Wales Police have made us aware of an increase in\nincidents in and around popular Cardiff hotspots.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs such we have reminded students and staff to be extra vigilant when walking in and out of the city, particularly at night.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police should put up warning signs, not just rely on social media, says dog owner TAFF Trail runners, hikers and dog walkers were told to avoid the path\u2019s Cardiff end in the dark due to a spike in robberies \u2013 but some regulars have said this has not been publicised enough.&nbsp; South Wales Police reported seven robberies in the five weeks between January 17 and February 21 on the Taff Trail. 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