Police are appealing to residents in the suburb of Wishart to be vigilant with their home security measures after a number of break and enters have been reported recently to police.
Homes in the area have been entered in the early evening hours through closed but unlocked doors and/or removing or cutting fly screens from windows and forcing their way into the dwelling.
Some of these offences have occurred when the residents were home and offenders have taken cash, handbags, jewellery, laptops and small portable goods.
Police are reminding all residents to ensure they take steps to deter offenders from entering their homes and to avoid offering easy access to your property.
By changing your home security habits and encouraging other members of your household to do the same, you may help to deter opportunistic thieves.
Here are some simple measures you can take:
Lock your windows, doors and garage and secure windows even whilst at