Queensland Police are offering a timely reminder to all
Queenslanders to lock up their homes and secure their valuables,
especially car keys, following a number of recent break-ins during which
cars have been stolen.
Opportunistic ‘sneak breaks’ occur when thieves enter through unlocked doors and windows, often when homeowners are present.
For most people, the two most valuable possessions they will ever own are their house and their motor vehicle. Leaving house and car keys on kitchen benches or in plain sight makes it too easy for thieves.
A few simple steps can assist in securing your home and property:
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
Source: http://qpsmedia.govspace.gov.au/2012/05/11/protect-yourself-from-opportunistic-sneak-break-and-enters/
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Opportunistic ‘sneak breaks’ occur when thieves enter through unlocked doors and windows, often when homeowners are present.
For most people, the two most valuable possessions they will ever own are their house and their motor vehicle. Leaving house and car keys on kitchen benches or in plain sight makes it too easy for thieves.
A few simple steps can assist in securing your home and property:
- Make locking external doors and windows a habit, even when you are in your premises or out in the yard. Those who occupy Multi Residence Dwellings be aware offenders who gain access by climbing balconies;
- Ensure any doors or windows left open for ventilation during the hot summer months, have the necessary security screens fitted;
- Objectively view your premises and conduct a basic security survey. Identify vulnerable areas and increase security where necessary;
- Take an inventory for all items of value including electrical goods, recording their brand, colour, model and serial number;
- Photograph your valuables and size jewellery against a ruler or match box to assist in determining size;
- Engrave or mark your property with a code made up of your initials, your date of birth as 6 digits and Q for Queensland. Police can record this code on their computer system, to assist in property recovery and promote a deterrent to offenders;
- Install security sensor lights and fit appropriate locks especially to those doors or windows hidden from public view;
- Place items such as cash, wallets, laptops and mobile phones out of sight, as these are targeted, quick to remove and dispose of by offenders;
- Make sure tools and ladders are kept in a secure place – offenders often use your garden equipment and wheelie bins to break into you’re your premises;
- Car owners should also ensure their vehicle is always locked and secured, even at home, with any valuable placed out of sight;
- Ensure house keys and car keys are not left in plain sight. Consider putting them in draws or cupboards;
- Some car keys these days are fitted with a panic button. Securing your keys beside your bed at night gives you an instant personal alarm if you wake to the noises of an intruder.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
Source: http://qpsmedia.govspace.gov.au/2012/05/11/protect-yourself-from-opportunistic-sneak-break-and-enters/
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