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Property security tips, Ipswich
Ipswich police are urging the public to take precautions to ensure their personal property security and safety.
Below are some steps you can put into place to reduce the risk of having your posessions stolen:
Always remove valuables, keys, laptops, handbags and purchased items from seats, floors, benches and/or tables. Remember to lock them away out of sight;
Ensure your home and vehicle are secure;
Lock large items of value such as bikes and lawn mowers away in a garage or shed and ensure the garage or shed is locked and secure;
Keep a photographic record of any Items that you cannot engrave or label. Use a ruler in the photo for a measurement scale;
Keep a record of all serial numbers, model numbers and specific features of your personal property and keep this list and any valuation certificates in a safe place; and
Have your property marked with some form of identification in the top right-hand
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Road safety tips from Ipswich Police, June 29
Whether you are travelling a long distance these holidays or just doing a day trip, it’s important to consider your safety, and the safety of your loved ones, whilst driving on Queensland roads.
Ipswich Police have provided the below safety tips for those using the roads during the school holidays:
Plan your trip in advance and ensure you are well rested before heading off on your trip, and before returning home;
Obey the road rules – not obeying the road rules and speed limits may cost you your life, and that of another road user;
Drive to the conditions of the road so that you can make a sudden stop or avoid hazards;
Rest regularly by having breaks every two hours for 15 minutes or share the drive with a family member or friend;
Drive with your headlights on low during the daylight hours so it makes it easier for oncoming traffic to see you;
Always watch
Stolen vehicle alert, Friday June 29
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Hyundai Xcel
Green
072RNJ
Sedan
28/06/2018
Daihatsu Sirion
Blue
640WSG
Hatchback
28/06/2018
Police are urging residents to ensure they secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic theft.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims are at home.
Thieves target keys, mobile phones and cash left in plain view within homes and vehicles.
Hiding car keys and valuables makes it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Remember, no matter where you are lock your car!
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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