A mounted police patrol at Palm Beach
With the summer months approaching police wish to remind beachgoers not to be complacent with their vehicle security by leaving valuables on display in their cars when parked at the beach. With greater volumes of traffic heading to the beach in summer unsecured cars with attractive items easily visible in the console or on the front seat become targets for crime. Items such as handbags, sunglasses or ipads are highly attractive to opportunistic thieves.
To target this type of criminal activity police will stage targeted patrols of beachside areas throughout the summer, such as the operation conducted today in the beachside areas of Burleigh Heads, Tallebudgera and Palm Beach.
Acting Inspector Chris Ahearn of the Southern Patrol Group said the operation was designed to improve security at the beach.
“Today’s operation was aimed at providing a high visibility police prescence around the many beachside carparks we have, utilising police on horseback, on foot and in vehicles. As summer arrives we will be increasing the focus on property security in our beachside areas.”
Police are urging beachgoers to:
- Lock their vehicles
- Place valuables out of sight
- Secure car keys in a safe place
- Be vigilant and report suspicious activity to police
Don’t turn a blind eye to crime prevention. Remember, lock it or you may lose it.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.