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Don’t drop the ball, secure your vehicle
A three-part crime prevention video series featuring ‘The King’ Wally Lewis has been launched to help reduce motor vehicle offences in Queensland.
The first instalment focuses on vehicle security; an effective measure that only takes a few seconds and helps prevent thefts from and theft of vehicles.
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Brisbane Region Acting Assistant Commissioner Brian Wilkins urged members of the community to secure their vehicles when leaving them unattended, even when parked at home.
“A reduction in crime can be achieved by preventative methods being adopted by the community that help stop offences from happening in the first place,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Wilkins said.
“Locking your vehicle doors and ensuring all windows are closed are basic, yet effective security measures to reduce the chance of having your vehicle broken into.”
Securing your vehicle increases the effort and risk for opportunist thieves whose main technique is to try doors on multiple vehicles in large parking areas such
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Stolen vehicle alert Thursday May 19
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Trailer
Brown
NIL
Trailer
17/04/18
Husqvarna
Orange
NIL
Ride on mower
17/04/18
Yamaha Mtn320-A
Black
377OC
Motorcycle
18/04/18
Nissan Patrol
White
886SQU
Station Wagon
19/04/18
Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash have also been stolen after thieves gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: Where are your keys?
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
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