Secure your keys, car and home
Palm Beach Police continue to urge residents to secure their cars, secure their keys and secure their homes.
Without keys it is very difficult to take modern motor vehicles. In many instances vehicles are stolen after thieves have gained entry to homes often while residents are sleeping. It is vital to ensure the house is secure at all times.
Leaving valuables in vehicles is also problematic. It has been common for offenders to just walk the street looking for unlocked cars however recent incidents have seen windows being smashed.
The most common items taken are phones, laptops, wallets and handbags. Other portable items are also generally taken as they can be often used to trade or barter with.
Additionally if parking in the street at home or work vehicle registration plates are also vulnerable.
Police offer a free service with our one way screws program and will exchange your plate screws for one way anti-theft screws.
For details of the next One Way Screws event subscribe to myPolice Gold Coast. Arrangements can be made to attend the Elanora Police Beat 5571 4740 or if you would like it done at your workplace this can be arranged as well.
Remember: Secure your home, secure your car and secure your keys.
Senior Constable Kurt Foessel encouraging tradesman to mark and catalogue tools
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.