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    1. Just yell out cops are on the way and he’ll bolt and probably stop doing this for the rest of the day.

    2. Silver_Python on

      Perhaps ask if the firies would like to check out his activity instead? They could in turn call the cops to actually turn up.

    3. Original_Rent7677 on

      Send it to the media and watch the police come up with an excuse as to why you misunderstood them.

    4. Sharp-Driver-3359 on

      Just walk over and take the lighter off him he’s like 12 years old

    5. If he’s trying to light trunks on fire with a lighter I doubt he’ll get far lol

    6. ComplexImportance794 on

      There is a joke about a guy reporting a trespasser. Cops can’t be there for an hour. The guy rang back k 5 minutes later saying he “removed” the trespasser. Cops were there in 5 minutes.

    7. Curious-Function7490 on

      He probably needs help mentally. It would be better to help him now rather than later if what he’s doing become worse.

      Part of it is seeking attention, I think.

    8. Lollipopwalrus on

      I’d have called the local CFA or MFB branch. Although it’s property damage (so police jurisdiction), being fire related may get a more urgent response from firies

    9. I remember a guy in high school trying to prove how badass on a Monday morning by saying he had smoked a plain A4 piece of paper on the weekend.

      I haven’t seen him in years – maybe you’ve found him.

    10. Curious as to why VicPol said they wouldn’t send anyone out. Irrespective of this guy’s immediate issue, should he succeed in setting something on fire (thank goodness for the recent rain!) then the problem goes from slightly antisocial to significant risk of harm to the public and to property.

      The escalation potential is massive… I’ve definitely had police attend much less significant issues before so it seems weird they wouldn’t send someone in this case.

      We’re in Australia… Arson is taken very seriously here, especially in summer when it can easily become massive bushfires. We have specific laws about starting fires (it varies on the type of fire starting) and they are strict, some of the strictest in the country.

    11. Krasnolaundry on

      Fucking hell I really wish Victoria would sort this drug issue out. It’s beyond out of control.

    12. Leprichaun17 on

      “Ah okay don’t worry, some guy is approaching him with a machete, I think he’ll sort it”