Parking attendants to prevent theft

DENPASAR, Bali: The local police have urged parking attendants in Bali to assist police in preventing thefts of vehicles put in their care

"Parking attendants are at the forefront in the campaign to stop car thefts," Col. Wenny Setiawan of the Nusa Tenggara Police said in a meeting with 160 attendants on Wednesday, Antara reported.

"You have to be more vigilant and quick, as well as active in your job, so you can prevent car thefts or at least minimize the frequency," Wenny said.

Car thefts are frequent in Denpasar, not only in car parks but often in front of car owners' homes.

Police also reminded parking attendants that they should assist police in ensuring traffic order. (emb)