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'Banjo Bobby's' crime ditty

A West Midlands Policeman has written a song as part of a burglary crackdown using a rather unique instrument.

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Banjo Bobby: 'Significant drop in Sandwell burglaries'

Thieves don’t want to take risks by smashing windows or forcing doors because if they do it means they’re more likely to be caught and end up in prison.

We’ve seen a significant drop in burglaries and car crime across Sandwell ? and if this song jogs the mind of just one person to brush up their security, and prevents an offence, it will have been worth it.

– Sergeant Giles Dean, West Midlands Police

'Bobby on the beat' pens crime prevention ditty

A West Midlands Policeman has written a song as part of a burglary crackdown using a rather unique instrument.

Sandwell Police Sergeant Giles Dean has used the 'banjolele' - a banjo-ukulele hybrid - to spread security messages.

His song "When I'm burgling your house" urges residents to keep windows firmly shut as part of maintaining basic home and car security.

Watch his performance of the song in the video above.

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