Police are warning vehicle owners that within the past 48 hours, thieves have targeted numerous vehicles in the following Fig Tree Pocket suburb streets:
Botticelli Street
Nearco Street
Mandalay Street
The targeted vehicles were broken into mainly during the night.
At the time of the offences, the vehicles were either parked in residential driveways or on the street.
A number of the targeted vehicles were unlocked at the time of the offence, which provided the offenders opportunistic and unimpeded access into the vehicle.
Police are urging vehicle owners to be vigilant, ensure their vehicles are always secure and not to openly display valuable items within their vehicles.
Lock it or loose it
There are several things you can do to reduce the risk of having your vehicle broken into:
Always lock your vehicle, including your glove box;
Remove valuable items;
Park your vehicle in a well lit area;
When parking in a garage or carport, ensure both the garage and your vehicle are