CLEVELAND police have warned people not to leave valuables in their cars when parked in driveways.
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The warning came after police responded to reports of four vehicles broken into at the weekend in Raby Bay and Cleveland
According to police thieves smashed the car windows between 9.30pm on Friday, April 4 and 4am on Saturday, April 5 and made off with valuables.
Cars parked in the following streets were targeted: Shore Street and West Street in Cleveland and Little Shore Street in Raby Bay and Raby Bay Boulevard.
Victims took to social media community groups to voice their frustrations and warn people that thugs were committing crimes in the area.
Police are seeking the assistance of people in the area with CCTV or dashcam footage or who may have seen pedestrians or vehicles in the area and are able to assist with the investigation.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
What you can do:
- Park in well-lit and highly visibly areas whenever possible, utilising off street and secured parking.
- When parking in a garage, ensure both the garage and vehicle are locked and the garage door remotes are secured.
- Avoid marking your keys with personal or vehicle details including name, phone number or registration details.
- Consider installing a car alarm or steering wheel lock to help protect your vehicle.
- Use lockable devices to help keep your vehicle secure including lockable fuel caps, wheel nuts, spare tyre covers and roof racks.
- Consider installing a remote engine immobiliser which meets Australian Standards.
- Consider installing a GPS tracker to your vehicle.
