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04-03-2009, 10:21 PM
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Snapping back ... car that was halted
ANGRY villagers formed a human barrier to stop a Google Street View car taking snaps of their homes. They feared that burglars could use the photos to plan raids. Vigilant Paul Jacobs, 43, was the first person to spot the vehicle, with its 360-degree, rooftop camera. He confronted the driver and told him to stop taking pictures. Paul then summoned neighbours and soon had a posse blocking the black Opel?s way.
The Google worker decided enough was enough and beat a hasty retreat, just before police arrived. The showdown happened in Broughton, Bucks, which has had three break-ins in the past six weeks. Residents believe thieves might plot further robberies by viewing potential targets using Google?s controversial street-level pictures. They are planning a petition to have their street removed from the web giant?s site. Paul, who works for a global entertainment firm, said: ?How dare anyone take a photograph of my home without my consent? ?I told the driver he was not only invading our privacy but also facilitating crime.?
Google has agreed to delay its work.
Next time you see such a vehicle down town Dar do not be surprised.
Snapping back ... car that was halted
ANGRY villagers formed a human barrier to stop a Google Street View car taking snaps of their homes. They feared that burglars could use the photos to plan raids. Vigilant Paul Jacobs, 43, was the first person to spot the vehicle, with its 360-degree, rooftop camera. He confronted the driver and told him to stop taking pictures. Paul then summoned neighbours and soon had a posse blocking the black Opel?s way.
The Google worker decided enough was enough and beat a hasty retreat, just before police arrived. The showdown happened in Broughton, Bucks, which has had three break-ins in the past six weeks. Residents believe thieves might plot further robberies by viewing potential targets using Google?s controversial street-level pictures. They are planning a petition to have their street removed from the web giant?s site. Paul, who works for a global entertainment firm, said: ?How dare anyone take a photograph of my home without my consent? ?I told the driver he was not only invading our privacy but also facilitating crime.?
Google has agreed to delay its work.
Next time you see such a vehicle down town Dar do not be surprised.