Last 7 December 2022, a spike in stealing from vehicle offences in the North Brisbane area, including the suburb of Eagle Farm, was recorded prompting police to urge residents to be extra vigilant.
A total of eight offences of such type have been reported in a 24-hour period, the police noted, including tools stolen from utes parked in Northlink Place, Virginia and Cullen Avenue, Eagle Farm and number plates stolen from parked vehicles in Nundah, Brisbane Airport, Clayfield, Windsor and Stafford.
There was also a reported incident of a vehicle that was entered and searched on Jardin Street in Kedron.
For the past six months to 8 December 2022, North Brisbane has recorded a total of 27,240 alleged offences with Chermside having the most number of offences at 1,281 followed closely by Carseldine with 1,059. The rest of the North Brisbane suburbs recorded less than 600 incidents for the past six months with Eagle Farm having 85 reported offences.
Police advise residents to fit their number plate with anti-theft screws to prevent plate theft, which can be ordered free of charge at this webpage.
Likewise, you can reduce the risk of vehicle theft by parking behind locked gates or in a locked garage, if possible, as parking on the street greatly increases the risk of theft.
And when your vehicle is unattended, see to it that doors are locked, windows are closed, and valuables are kept out of sight if ever you must leave them in your vehicle.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
