Cars get stolen. We all know that.
What we don’t all realise is that half of the time, cars are stolen by opportunistic thieves who have been able to get their hands on the keys. So, police are encouraging us to take more care with our car keys.
In Queensland, one in two cars are stolen using the car’s keys. Those stealing the keys and cars aren’t necessarily going to great lengths to do so though, which tells us that thieves will take any easy opportunity to steal cars.
Let’s do what we can to reduce their ability by protecting not only our cars, but our keys as well.
Consider these tips when it comes to securing your car:
Keep your keys safe; keep them out of sight
Keep your home safe; keep your doors and windows locked
No matter who’s home or what time of the day it is, it’s important to continue these security measures when it comes to your keys.
Thieves stealing cars aren’t always those with hot-wiring skills. Opportunistic thieves will take any opportunity to steal cars, including walking into your home and grabbing them right off your bench.
Don’t gift your keys to thieves.
Meantime, police are asking for the public’s help to find several vehicles that have been reported stolen across the Logan District in past days.
Rego Colour make/model Stolen from
308 YWT White Kia Rio Beenleigh
123 VOU Black Audi Q5 Loganlea
301 MYU Grey Nissan X-Trail Daisy Hill
035 YHL White Holden Commodore Waterford
236 ZLY Black VW Touareg Rochedale
If you spot one of these vehicles, don’t approach it but report it to police.
