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It’s a race against crime
The Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Committee are saddling up for the Annual Ipswich Crime Stoppers Race Day at the Bundamba Turf Club, Friday August 18. Gates open at 11.30am.
Tickets are $80 and are available for purchase via www.tinyurl.com/eventbrite.csrd or contact Sergeant Nadine Webster on 07 3817 1351.
Package includes:
Gourmet BBQ buffet
Drinks package (12 midday to 5pm)
Admission to racecourse
Official race book
Trackside lounge and dining areas
Your support of Crime Stoppers makes a huge difference in the community. The Annual Ipswich Crime Stoppers Race Day raises awareness of the 1800 333 000 number which members of the public can ring anonymously to report suspicious activity. It also raises funds for the rewards program.
Crime Stoppers works! For the month of May this year as a direct result of information received through Crime Stoppers for the Ipswich Police District $5,370 of proceeds of crime was confiscated, $2,835 worth of drugs seized and 27 people arrested on
Take action to avoid becoming a victim of crime
Over the last couple of days their has been a number of offences occur with in the Booval Police Division including Dinmore, Ebbw Vale and Riverview.
The offences include break and enters into dwellings while residents have been at home or away, as well and break and enters into vehicles. The offenders have taken advantage of homes that have had doors and windows left unlocked or not properly secured.
Become more security conscious to prevent opportunities for offenders to break and enter.
Some strategies include…
No matter where you are lock your car!
Park your vehicle in your garage, drive way or yard, not on the street.
Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle, especially in view.
Always place small items of value including phones, purse, wallet etc in a secure location in your home.
Consider installing security screens and doors and have them locked.
If you are out the back or your residence or in one area of your
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Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday June 20
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.
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. 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.
Vehicle Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle Description
Date Reported
Nissan Pulsar
Green
260XEE
Sedan
19/06/17
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
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