There were no reported offences in our NHW area in May.
However, there were reported offences in nearby NHW areas, including West Chermside, so it is important that we always remain vigilant and take precautions to ensure our safety and protect our property.
In particular, nearby offences included:
Opening letterboxes. Tip - lock your letterbox with a good quality padlock. Thieves can take items such as credit cards from letterboxes, but even other mail can be used by criminals to steal your identity so it is important to protect your mailbox.
Entering house through unlocked door while occupants were working in the garden. Tip - always keep the doors locked, even when home, especially when out in the garden, doing the laundry etc. Don't forget to take the key with you - you might like to keep it on a cord that you can hang around your neck so you don't lose it while gardening).
Stealing of motor vehicle - may have been unlocked and key may have been left in the ignition. Tip - ensure car is always locked and keep the keys hidden. As was mentioned at one of our recent NHW update meetings, modern cars are now very difficult to steal without the keys, and so many car thieves break into homes specifically to get the car keys. Don't make it easy for them by leaving the keys out in plain sight on the kitchen bench or a keyhook etc. Put them away out of sight.
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