Police from Brisbane West District are urging the public to be vigilant with unit block security after a reported increase in thefts from unit garages.
During the past six months there have been 25 reported thefts from unit garages in the Indooroopilly area where the offender has entered the garage through an open and unlocked garage. These thefts are happening at various times of the day.
Acting Sergeant Deborah Dahl from the Brisbane West District Crime Prevention Unit said it is important to be attentive with property and garage security.
“Don’t make it easy for someone to walk onto your property and take your belongings” Acting Sergeant Dahl said.
“Tenants of these unit blocks should use the security available to them and ensure they lock garage doors even when they are upstairs in their unit”.
Acting Sergeant Dahl suggested a number of strategies to reduce the likelyhood of thieves targeting unit garages including:
Ensure garage doors and windows are closed when you are upstairs within the unit block
Always lock accessible doors and windows even if you’re just going out for a few minutes
Never leave the garage doors open and unlocked when you are out
Install sensor lighting that turn on automatically when someone approaches
Never buzz strangers into your building
Never let anyone follow you into your garage or security
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Help prevent school theft and damage
Police are urging residents who live near school grounds to report any suspicious behaviour in or on school grounds.
Schools become targets during the holidays with schools reporting wilful damage graffiti and unlawful entries during this period.
Whilst many children like to use sports ovals or facilities during the holidays they should not be on school property. It not only becomes unsafe when they are unsupervised it is also an offence to trespass.
There is nothing worse for teachers parents and students returning to school after their holiday to find their school damaged or property stolen.
Neighbouring residents are urged to contact their local police and report any such suspicious behaviour.
By taking a vested interest in nearby properties you are also reducing the risk of offenders targeting your property door
You should make sure that your internal door has sufficient locking capabilities.