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Joshua Parsons: Security boss on builders sleeping on site to prevent burglaries

Builders have resorted to sleeping on construction sites to prevent raids by brazen thieves.

Building materials costs are skyrocketing - and timber, Gib, reinforcing steel and heat pumps are among the most popular targets.

Crosbie Security Services Managing Director, Joshua Parsons, told Heather du Plessis-Allan more than 70 offences were reported to police last month, forcing some builders to change their habits.

He says some are taking heavy-duty generators home with them when they finish work, due to fears it'll be gone in morning.

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