Townsville crime watch, Friday October 6
A number of homes and vehicles have been entered during the past 24 hours between 7am to 7am in the Townsville area.
Police urge all residents to be vigilant with the security of their property. By ensuring homes and vehicles are locked and property secured, it will decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim of an opportunist crime.
Homes and vehicle entered in the past 24 hours were from the following locations:
| Address | House/vehicle | Entry method | Property Stolen |
| Dibbs Street, South Townsville | Unit | Cut chain mesh wire to storage area | Cordless rattle gun. |
| Cook Street, North Ward | Unit | Cut fly-screen to security door flicking latch to open, attempted to force door handle | Entry not gained – nil stolen |
| Ingham Road, West End | Business | Used key hidden outside | Printer, Photocopier |
| North Street, West End | Unit | Forced entry | Cash, vandalism |
| Primrose Street, Belgian Gardens | House | Removed fly-screens from locked windows | Entry not gained – nil stolen |
| Donostia Crescent, Bushland Beach | House | Cut fly-screen to security door flicking latch to open, attempted to force door handle | Entry not gained – nil stolen |
| Maria Street, Rasmussen | Unit | Used key located elsewhere | Entry not gained, disturbed by occupant |
| The Esplanade, Toomulla | House | Unlocked door | Cash, car keys, identification, wallet, vehicle |
| Tuffley Street, West End | Unit | Forced entry | Nil stolen – disturbed by occupant |
| Riverway Drive, Rasmussen | Vehicle | Smashed window | Nil stolen |
| Stuart Drive, Cluden | Vehicle | Tools used | Number plates |
| Maria Street, Rasmussen | Vehicle | Windows left slightly open | Master key to complex |
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: Townsville Crime Alert
