Update, December 20: Police would like to report that since this article was published yesterday, a further two trailers have been stolen; one from Auchenflower and the other from Ashgrove.
Police report a recent increase in the theft of trailers, caravans and camper trailers across the Inner West area with 11 stolen over the past few weeks.
Offenders are targeting trailered vehicles including tool trailers, camper trailers, trailered boats and caravans particularly during the night.
Suburbs currently affected by the thefts include Everton Park, Bardon, Ashgrove, Toowong, Indooroopilly and Auchenflower area.
Police appeal for the community to secure trailers, camper trailers, trailered boats and caravans using security devices available through local hardware and vehicle accessory stores.
In most cases, trailers were secured only by a chain and padlock and offenders have cut the chain and stolen the trailer.
Trailer owners are urged to avoid leaving trailers parked in front yards or on the street, instead parking
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