We tend to focus on the worst traits of human behaviour. But Christmas time often brings out the best in people. A friend of Metrolock discovered a wallet in the gutter in front of his house while he was mowing the nature strip. It was next to a parked car so he left a note … Continue Reading ››
Protect your valuables while you're away this holiday season. Install a safe to keep your cash, jewellery and personal documents secure in the event of a break-in. After all if you have thought of a place to hide something then chances are a thief will have too. So, no more hiding your valuables in the … Continue Reading ››
Australians lost $1.4 billion in 2010-2011 due to personal fraud (ABS survey) which includes credit card fraud, identity theft and scams. The Australian Bureau of Statistics also estimated a total of 1.2 million Australians aged 15 years and over were victim of at least one incident of personal fraud.
Another more … Continue Reading ››
We've previously put up a checklist of the things you can do to make your homes and business places more secure. However, sometimes despite our best efforts, we are the victims of theft. So we thought we'd share some tips from the Victoria Police on what you can do to help recover (or replace) stolen property.
Following on from last week's post about the dramatic rise in bike theft in Melbourne's inner north, many cyclists are probably wondering how to keep your bike safe? Well, there is a great new scheme that may help you prevent your bike from being stolen.
Parkiteer is a simple way to … Continue Reading ››
It seems not even the SES is safe from theft. Northcote SES has had tools & equipment stolen from one of its marked trucks at the Darebin Enterprise Centre in Alphington. Although known as the Northcote SES, they serve all of Darebin, most of Yarra and part of Banyule.
The SES is a volunteer organisation. There … Continue Reading ››
If you live in Northcote and use Twitter you may have recently seen a tweet calling for help to locate a stolen bike. Andrew, a local Northcote resident had his distinctive black Verite carbon frame bicycle stolen from his home during a break-in. His bike wasn't locked so the theives were able to easily wheel … Continue Reading ››
Police are asking Gooch St, Thornbury residents to report anyone suspicious due to a number of burglaries in the street recently. Thieves have forced open windows, stealing laptops and other electrical items. Report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police are seeking help from local residents to catch the man believed to be responsible for about 20 burglaries in the Bellfield and Ivanhoe area. They are advising that a man knocking on doors in the area to check if there is … Continue Reading ››
Moreland Council have voted to receive a $250,000 grant from the State Government to install CCTV in Brunswick despite 60% of surveyed residents being against it. The Council also voted to contribute a further $250,000 from its own budget to contribute to the cost of installing CCTV, increased street lighting and other … Continue Reading ››
