Logan police are taking every opportunity to remind people that one in every two stolen cars is driven away by using the keys.
The message was echoed at a Beenleigh community forum last week, and in a statement targeting residents at Regents Park, Heritage Park and Browns Plains where there had been an increase in break and enters.
Police said most incidents happened overnight, and specifically targeted unsecured homes and cars.
“It is therefore vitally important to ensure that we secure our homes and cars even when we are home,” police said in a statement.
Logan Police are urging you to take the following precautions at your residence and with your vehicle:
- External doors of your home should be solid and fitted with quality locks
- Fit security screens to all glass doors and windows
- Install an intruder alarm that not only covers motion but windows and door opening or sliding
- Ensure that your home is clearly visible to neighbouring properties, trim trees to improve visibility
- Consider installing cameras around the exterior and interior of your home
- Remove valuables from clear sight within your home
- Always close your garage door even when you are home
- Secure your vehicle in well-lit areas
- Remove valuables from within your vehicle and do not leave them in clear sight
- Consider installing a motion alarm on your vehicle and dash cam that records when the vehicle is not in use
- Also consider the installation of fencing at the front of your property to prevent access to the home
- Remember to store your keys away from easy reach and view of opportunistic offenders
“Police heavily rely on the community to ensure we continue to provide a safe and crime free community for which we all live in,” the statement said.
“Prevention is the key to success when it comes to crime. Remember the smallest piece of information can sometimes solve a rather large piece of a puzzle.”
