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Stolen vehicle alert, Thursday Feburary 22
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Jayco Starcraft
NIL
143UFL
Caravan Trailer
21/02/18
Suzuki Gsr600
Red
160OZ
Motorcyclye
21/2/18
Audi A3
Green
421XMN
Hatchback
21/02/18
Holden Maloo
Blue
443SHR
Utility
21/02/18
Kia Rio
White
450WSK
Hatchback
21/02/18
Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly 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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