Cars have been left covered in flour, glue and fake parking tickets with “five seonds to pay” in a bizarre street parking row.
Care workers, accused of using a street as their car park say their vehicles have been targeted by angry locals. Norvic Healthcare staff have been blamed by irate residents for parking all day on Baldric Road, in Taverham, Norfolk – even though there are no parking restrictions.
The company’s manager has now spoken out against the abuse his staff are facing after two returned to find their cars smeared with flour. Aaron Bellwald, who has managed Norvic Healthcare for the past six years, said: “Staff have had super glue and flour thrown onto their windscreen as well as threatening notes.
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“Just the other day, someone’s car had a paint-like substance marked on the door’s keyhole.
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“There are people doing end-of-life care around the city and I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it must be to come back from a 12 or 13-hour shift and see this on their cars.
“My staff aren’t doing anything illegal, they’re not blocking any access and it’s only three or four cars – I’d understand the frustration if it was more – but it’s not.
“I’ve reported the incidents to the police but they don’t seem bothered.”
Mr Bellwald added: “There’s very limited space on site so we’ve spoken to other care homes and The Silver Fox pub nearby to get spaces elsewhere but we can’t.
(Image: Courtesy of Aaron Bellwald / SWNS)
“It’s not like we’ve ignored it. It’s a shame people can’t be more considerate of people’s personal belongings and are damaging them instead.”
The bizarre spat has escalated to the point where mock parking fines are being slapped on vehicles, demanding immediate payment.
One cheeky notice read: “Payment is required no later than five seconds from the date of this violation. Note you have five seconds to contest this citation.
“Please send payment via cash (lots and lots of it) or a cheque made payable to [blank] so as to avoid a penalty.”
(Image: Courtesy of Aaron Bellwald / SWNS)
A spokesperson for Norfolk Police said: “On February 16, we received a report of criminal damage to a vehicle in Fakenham Road.
“An investigation was launched and enquiries conducted and has since been closed pending any further evidence that may come to light.”
Taverham Parish Council had previously thrown shade at the care firm, expressing disappointment at their lack of community spirit.
Caroline Karimi-Ghovanlou said: “It’s been a constant issue here.
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“I know that both county councillors and police have tried talking to Norvic but it doesn’t seem particularly interested in resolving the situation.
“It’s disappointing they couldn’t be more community-minded and have some consideration for their neighbours.”
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