The government is reminding people to ensure that Santa is the only person who can get into their homes and cars this Christmas period.
Acting Police, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Andrew Powell said summer was the easiest time for thieves to enter homes through open doors and windows.
“No one wants to return home and discover their Christmas presents and other belongings have been taken by some opportunistic thief,” Mr Powell said.
“Marking all your property helps deter thieves and get property back into the right hands. Police stations and Neighborhood Watch groups all have engravers which can be borrowed for this purpose.
“When going on holidays or leaving the home or car, I urge all Queenslanders to lock up and be safe.”
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said that a number of break and enters occur in the warmer months when people have gained access to homes and holiday apartments through doors and windows that have been left open.
“We’re urging everyone to make sure your security screens, doors and windows are locked at all times, even when you are at home,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Small items such as cash, laptops, wallets and car keys are often left in plain view by the front door and are commonly targeted by thieves.
“Every residence has the potential to be a target of a break and enter and it’s up to householders to ensure their property is not at risk by making it as difficult as possible to break in and arranging for a family member or friend to check your property if you are going to be away for an extended period.”
For more information about property security, please visit www.police.qld.gov.au and follow the links to crime prevention.
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