Did you know that number plate theft in Wavell Heights has been on the rise in recent weeks?
In four separate incidents recently, registration plates were pinched from vehicles parked in Allworth Street, Northgate; Sandgate Road, Nundah; Curtin Avenue East, Eagle Farm; and Bryden Street, Windsor.
In one case, the nicked plates were later found attached to an allegedly stolen vehicle in East Brisbane.
Police are urging residents to be vigilant and to take steps to prevent their number plates from being pinched.
Here’s some tips to help you protect your vehicle:
Fit anti-theft screws to your number plates. These screws are harder to remove, making it less likely that your plates will be pinched.
Park in well-lit areas. This will make it harder for thieves to operate under the cover of darkness.
Don’t leave your vehicle unattended for long periods of time. If you have to leave your car, take your number plates with you.
Report any suspicious activity to police. If you see someone tampering with a vehicle’s number plates, or if you see a vehicle with obviously pinched plates, report it to police immediately.
By following these tips, you can help protect your vehicle from number plate theft.
Wavell Heights trailer owners need to implement extra security amidst a rising number of trailer thefts in North Brisbane, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has warned.
According to the authorities, the following areas were targeted by thieves in the last three weeks, stealing from trailers parked on the streets by unhooking the attachment and running off with the bounty from tradesmen or residents who store their tools and other equipment in the box.
SUBURB
STREET NAME
Ascot
Ascot Street
Bardon
Fletcher Parade
Boondall
Aberdeen Parade
Bowen Hills
Cintra Road
Chermside
Kingsmill Street
Keperra
Marble Street
Paddington
Great George Street
Toowong
Frederick Street
Wavell Heights
Parkham Avenue
Zillmere
Jennings Street
The police said that the trailer owners should make it “as hard as possible” to unhook the attachment with a lock and chain, a wheel clap, or by parking the trailer inside a locked gate or garage to keep it out of sight from the thieves.
Photo Credit: QPS
Owners should also remove any items inside the trailer so it won’t be an easy target. If possible, owners are also encouraged to invest in anti-theft alarms for storage and boxes or CCTV on their property. It would be wise to have a photograph of serial numbers of the tools and equipment for purposes of identification if lost.
Wavell Heights and North Brisbane locals can help prevent this crime by reporting suspicious activities with QPS Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or at the official site.
