We've all heard about hiding our valuables in the freezer but now it appears that putting your car keys in the freezer might protect you from having your car broken into or stolen.
Recently, there have been a number of articles popping up over the internet describing new methods that thieves use to unlock cars with … Continue Reading ››
Local police are currently warning motorists that thieves are targeting Watsonia railway station carpark. Most of the break-ins are occuring during the working week when the majority of cars are parked for the entire day.
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Diamond Creek has had a recent rash of car break ins. Thieves have not only targetted unlocked cars but also used a screwdriver to force open the doors of a car and a van stealing power tools and other valuables.
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Last week, we told you the sad story of the Ivanhoe East resident who had his Porsche Cayenne stolen (despite it being locked). The thief stole the key from inside the owner's house which was accessed … Continue Reading ››
This week there is a very unhappy Porsche Cayenne driver in Ivanhoe.
Imagine having this car, locking it, putting your keys inside in a safe place and then waking up in the middle of the night to … Continue Reading ››
A while ago, we advised that there had been a series of thefts of number plates in the Northcote area. This week Police are reporting further number plate thefts in Eltham.
Number plates are often stolen in order to steal petrol or commit other crimes, according to … Continue Reading ››
Just a few years ago it seemed that all hours of the day and night security alarms were going off because some cat had triggered it.
Invariably the owner had gone away for the weekend! The security alarm would go on for … Continue Reading ››
Northcote Police are asking Northcote residents to keep an eye for stolen cars and number plates in our area. They have listed registration numbers on a dedicated Facebook page.
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Police ask for you to keep a look out for these vehicles and plates. If you locate one please do not approach. … Continue Reading ››
The Heidelberg Leader's Street Watch section has reported a number of car break-ins in recent weeks. A fortnight ago in the Rosanna & Heidelberg areas there were two cars stolen and a further five broken into. This week they reported that there has been an increase in thefts from cars in the Ivanhoe/Eaglemont area. Four … Continue Reading ››
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