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Residents of Coorparoo please remember to lock up!
Police are currently investigating a number of break and enter offences in the Coorparoo area that have occurred over the past couple of weeks.
Police are reminding residents in the area to check over their home and vehicle security before going to bed or leaving the house.
Please consider the following tips:
Doors and windows locked;
Garage doors are always locked and secured;
Vehicles inside garages and locked and secured with all valuables removed including garage remote controls;
Internal doors providing access to living areas from the garage are locked and secured and if no lock, consider installing a lock for added security;
Consider installing an alarm system;
Ensure the removal of keys from security doors;
Remove objects such as ladders and bins that may be used to gain access to higher levels; and
Report suspicious activity including suspicious vehicles to police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per
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He is
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