There are a few simple things that you can do to reduce the likelihood of having your vehicle and/or valuables stolen.
- Always lock your vehicle and remember to fully close the windows regardless of where you are parked and regard less of how long you are leaving your vehicle unattended
- Wherever possible use off street parking or secure parking
- Park your vehicle in well-lit and highly visible areas, e.g. near shopping centre entrances and high pedestrian traffic areas
- Remove the keys from the ignition if your vehicle is parked or unattended – even if only for a minute
- Don’t hide spare keys on or in the vehicle
- Take your vehicle keys with you when you are going out, even if you are leaving your vehicle at home
- Don’t leave your vehicle keys lying around on tables, benches, bedside tables or key hooks – keep them out of sight
- When parking in your garage, ensure both the garage and vehicle are locked and the garage remote is secured
- For older vehicles install an engine immobiliser that meets Australian Standards A4601:1999
- Secure your vehicle registration plates, e.g. affix with one way screws(see below).
- Remove, or place out of sight, all valuables and personal documents when leaving your car unattended
The next free fitting for safe plates by Volunteers in Policing Garry and Marianne, will be held at the IGA shopping centre car park at North Tamborine on Saturday 26th September between 10am and 1pm. No bookings required.
Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility. By adopting better security practices you will minimise the likelihood of becoming a victim of property crime.
