Protecting your property from theives

 If your car or contents were stolen or damaged, the effects upon your family, work or finances can be costly.

Police advise that when something is stolen from your vehicle it is usually a crime of opportunity.

By leaving your valuables in view or having poor vehicle security this invites unwanted attention to your vehicle.

By taking a few extra precautions when at home or when out and about you can significantly lower this type of crime in your suburb.

• Never leave your keys in the ignition when not in your car, even your driveway at home
• Always lock car doors and windows
• Consider and electronic immobiliser for your vehicle
• Never leave valuables such as mobile phones, handbags, GPS or spare change in plain view, even when parked at home.
• Always try to park your vehicle in a well-lit or populated area and try to avoid parking your vehicle on the street at night.

 Police say the majority of offenders they apprehend for theft from vehicles admit they just keep checking car doors and look inside the vehicle to see what they can take easily.

If you see a crime happening in the area please call 000.

It is important for police to be able to get there as soon as possible if offenders are still at the scene.


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.

(Source: Neighbourhood Watch Queensland blog article posted 22 Sep 17 at 1.16 pm