17 cars stolen this month, Vehicle Watch September 11
In the past 4 days, 10 vehicles have been stolen across Cairns. Vehicles were stolen from the suburbs of Smithfield, Manunda, Bentley Park, Whitfield, Edge Hill, Yorkeys Knob, Manoora , Manunda and Mooroobool.
In most cases thieves gained easy access to unlocked homes and stole car keys from the kitchen and lounge-room areas.
Have you locked up and where are your car keys?
Are you doing what you can to help prevent vehicle theft? Police recommend that you;
- ensure that your house is locked and that screen doors are key-locked
- secure your car keys, handbags, wallets and mobile phones (don’t leave them in plain view)
- Ensure that your vehicle is locked whenever you are away from it
- Do not leave valuables in your vehicle, including car keys.
Several of the vehicles stolen have been recovered however most were recovered in a damaged state. Police need your help to find a number of stolen vehicles that are yet to be recovered.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Cairns Crime Alert
