Police have issued a reminder to Yeronga residents to take extra care after a number of instances of unlawful entry of vehicles and items being stolen in the area have been reported.
The incidents were reported to have occurred in late September 2019 during night time on the following streets: Yeronga Street, Nelson Street, Stevens Street, Overdean Street, Cook Street, Grosvenor Street, and Shottery Street. Since then, residents have been advised to be extra vigilant in securing their vehicles in the area.
Whilst many of these motor vehicles were secured, offenders managed to break in by smashing a window to steal items in sight, including bank cards, wallets, coins, cash, as well as registration plates.
Residents are therefore encouraged to park their vehicles in well lit areas and to remove GPS units, mobile phones, other entertainment devices, wallets/handbags, personal papers/documents, clothing, and sunglasses.
Furthermore, Queensland Police suggests the following tips to minimise the risk of vehicle theft:
- If you have off street parking, use it. If possible, park behind locked gates or in a locked garage. Parking on the street greatly increases the risk of theft.
- Remove temptation – always lock doors and close windows when your vehicle is unattended.
- If you must leave valuables in your motor vehicle keep them out of sight.
- For maximum protection, an engine immobiliser that meets Australian Standard 4601:1999 provides the most effective deterrent to opportunistic vehicle theft. However, it offers no protection if a thief has easy access to your car keys.
Have any information for police? Please contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form. Or report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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