Logan District Crime Prevention are urging all residents to ensure their homes and vehicles are locked and secured.
Recently there has been an increase in break and enters to homes and vehicles in the Regents Park, Heritage Park and Browns Plains areas.
Police said that these offences are occurring overnight and the offenders are specifically targeting unsecured residential homes and vehicles.
“It is therefore vitally important to ensure that we secure our homes and cars even when we are home,” said Senior Constable Lou Carey.
Logan Police are urging residents to take the following precautions at their residence and with their 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 that they continue to provide a safe and crime free community for which we all live in.
Prevention is the key to success when it comes to crime.
