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“It won’t happen to me…No one would want to steal my old bomb”
Does this sound familiar? The reality is that it could happen to you as the majority of stolen vehicles are more than 10 years old.
Your stolen vehicle is not just a costly problem for you, it’s a costly problem for the community.
Stolen vehicles are commonly used to commit further offences within the community, some of which are serious criminal offences.
Most car thefts are opportunistic however, thieves do target homes to steal car keys.  Some things you can do to reduce the risk of having your car stolen or broken into are:

Always locking your vehicle, including the boot and windows;
Remove all valuables and personal documents when leaving your car unattended;
Where possible use off street parking or secure parking;
Don’t hide spare house keys or car keys in your vehicle;
Never leave your car unattended with the keys in the ignition;
Take your

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Are you having a mid-year get away for a couple of days or a couple of weeks?
Have you thought about how secure your home is from a potential break in whilst you’re away?
Locking and securing your home is important at all times but in particular when you are away from home, no matter how short or long the trip may be.
Ipswich police have provided the below tips to ensure your home is secure and protected whilst you are away enjoying the school holiday break:

Ensure all doors and windows are locked with a key;
Install an intruder alarm, or internal/external cameras that you can monitor whilst on your travels;
Remove all valuable items from within from view;
Remove items that can be used to gain access into your house for example, ladders, garden tools;
Secure items of value for example, bikes, lawn mowers and secure these in your shed or garage;
Make sure that sensor lights

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The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:

Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description 
Date reported

Toyota Corolla
Silver
390IWJ
Hatchback
28/06/18

Hyundai 130
White
585XSC
Hatchback
27/06/18

Telwater Tela Small 1
NIL
EJ8041
Boat trailer
27/06/18

Homemade
NIL
EM0345
Box trailer
27/06/18

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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The Ipswich District Crime Prevention unit attended the Men’s Health Day at the Salvation Army Hall, Bundamba.
The event was organised by Able Australia and the Men’s Shed Association.
Over 70 people attended the event which saw service providers come together to focus on men’s health. Nursing staff were also on hand to take blood pressure and BMI tests for attendees.
Police gave a presentation focused on providing support and information on keeping personal information safe and on identify theft, fraud and cybersafety.
Overall, the day was a great success with information and resource sharing, raffles and a sausage sizzle.

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The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:

Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description 
Date reported

Holden Commodore
Black
078YCR
Sedan
25/06/18

Yamaha Yz125
Blue
NIL
Motorcycle
25/06/18

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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This morning, Monday June 22, officers from Lowood Station attended a traffic crash on the Brisbane Valley Highway, Coominya.
The incident involved a truck driver who fell asleep whilst driving. The driver was operating a truck which was loaded with general freight.
The type of truck could of weighed over 40 tonnes and is a dangerous machine to be driving whilst tired.
The fact that no other vehicle was involved and no one was killed or seriously injured is a miracle.
Police would like to take this event as a reminder to all drivers, particularly those that drive trucks to ensure you have plenty of rest before, during and after your drive.
Remember if you have a long trip ahead of you, to plan your stops out.
School holidays start this weekend and no police officer wants to see an incident on the roads that could have been prevented by taking regular breaks.

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The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:

Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description 
Date reported

Holden Commodore
Red
59GLN
Sedan
22/06/18

Porsche 911
Red
COO04
Coupe
22/06/18

Sharpwelding Atm Up to 1.02T
NIL
DG1898
Trailer
22/06/18

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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The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:

Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description 
Date reported

Ktm Exc 53009
Orange
NIL
Motorcycle: Trail Bike
21/06/18

Hyundai Accent
White
253TZA
Sedan
21/06/18

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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There are two kinds of criminals that will target your vehicle and valuables:

The Opportunist thief
The Professional thief.

The opportunist thief either steals your vehicle to use as transport or breaks into your vehicle to steal items such as mobile phone, GPS, wallet, sunglasses, bag or cash.
The professional thief wants your vehicle for its parts or to re-identify it as another vehicle.
What should you do to stop them from stealing your vehicle?

Remove all valuables from the vehicle.
Don’t leave personal documents in your vehicle.
Lock all doors and windows, and remove the keys from the ignition even when your vehicle is parked in your driveway or garage.
If you own a van ensure sliding doors are locked.
If you own a Ute then remove all tools and equipment.
Consider fitting a car alarm, immobiliser, ignition shield or any available security devices to secure your vehicle.
Remove all spare keys and garage door remotes out of sight.
Mark your property

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The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:

Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description 
Date reported

Hyundai I30
Black
MEL176
Hatchback
20/06/18

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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