Stolen vehicle alert, Wednesday September 27

Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Volkswagen Golf
White
964WTO
Hatchback
26/09/17

Nissan Stagea
Silver
140WRI
Station Wagon
21/09/2017

Nissan Stagea
Silver
950XJH
Station Wagon
21/09/2017

Box Trailer
Silver
DX9662
Trailer
22/09/2017

Police advise that 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 my car keys?”
If you can, secure your car in a garage or park your vehicle inside of your yard rather than on the street. This will also assist in the prevention of number plates being stolen.

 
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,

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Get involved with Neighbourhood Watch Week 2017

This year, Neighbourhood Watch Week is being held between October 2 and 8. Ipswich Police invite all members of the community to participate in local programs and activities being held throughout the week.
Neighbourhood Watch Week is an opportunity for all communities across the Ipswich Police District to show your support to your local Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) group.
The week focuses on raising public awareness of local NHW, their programs and the advantages of belonging to a local NHW group.
Ipswich Police want to encourage you and your follow residents to become involved in your nearest NHW which will improve the support of NHW in your local community as well as raise awareness on reporting crime to police.
Neighbourhood Watch is a community based program introduced in 1984 designed to reduce localised crime and the fear of crime.
Queensland Police work in partnership with the local NHW groups to prevent crime, stop social isolation and

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