Inner West Police are warning residents in the Taringa and Toowong areas, that there has been an increase in the theft of mail and parcels from residential dwellings and unit blocks in these areas.
Reports received have indicated that thieves have targeted the following areas:
Taringa: Moggill Road, and
Toowong: Maryvale Street and Campbell Street.
Are your mail and packages safe?
Police are encouraging residents to ensure that their mail and parcels are protected from theft by utilising the following simple recommended methods:
Secure letter box by attaching a suitable tamper proof padlock.
Regularly empty your mailbox, don’t allow your mailbox to over follow with accumulated letters and junk mail etc.
Arrange for delivered parcels to be left in a discreet and safe out of view location.
If you are unable to have your parcel left in a safe location, arrange for it to be delivered to your local post office or pick and collect location etc.
Report any thefts,