Category Archives: Security tips

‘Tis the season to make your home secure

Police are advising residents in Doreen to make sure their homes are properly secured against burglary. According to the RACV 1 in 36 Doreen homes have been burgled in the past year, while the average burglary rate for Victoria is 1 in 73. Watsonia, Continue Reading ››

Car theft and car crime on the rise in Richmond, inner Melbourne

  • Never leave keys in the ignition when your vehicle is unattended
  • Close all windows and lock all doors
  • Lock your car when paying for fuel
  • Don't hide spare car keys on the car
This is the advice from Yarra Police who are warning there is an increase in car crime in the area. They are reporting 140 thefts from vehicles … Continue Reading ››

How a qualified locksmith can help you secure your home

This week the Preston Leader is running a feature on home security and have provided a home safety audit checklist to help people make sure their homes and property are protected from burglary. Here are the areas that a qualified locksmith and security specialist can help you with:

Northcote, Thornbury, Preston businesses targeted by burglars

If you are a local business owner in Northcote, Thornbury or Preston it might be time to check out Metrolock's Top 10 Tips on How to Protect Your Business. The Northcote Leader has reported today that businesses along High St in Northcote, Thornbury and Preston have been … Continue Reading ››

Northcote and Thornbury hot spots for car theft

Northcote and Thornbury have hit the top 20 suburbs in Melbourne for car theft.  In the 12 months to April 2014, 192 vehicles were stolen with 50 still missing. According to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council, most of the cars stolen were pre-2001 vehicles and probably didn't have Continue Reading ››

Police work on car theft prevention in Brunswick, Coburg, Glenroy

Today, police across Brunswick, Coburg and Glenroy are hitting the streets and carparks as part of Operation Aware,  a campaign to educate owners about car theft prevention.  Operation Aware involves police patrolling carparks at railway stations and shopping centres checking for unlocked vehicles, and leaving valuables such as handbags … Continue Reading ››

Special security measures for apartments

Do you live in the Melbourne CBD or Docklands?

Then you probably live in an apartment. Mebourne CBD and Docklands has seen a significant rise in residential apartment blocks in the past few years. If you are new to apartment living then there are additional security measures that you need … Continue Reading ››

Protect your pop-up shop in Melbourne

  • Is your business part of the new retail trend: pop-up shops?  
  • Do you have a short-term lease?
  • Are you thinking about security for your shop but want to keep shop fit-out costs low?
Vacant shop ideal for pop-up shop Even if it's a short term lease, … Continue Reading ››

Top tips to protect your car from theft

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.
thief breakin in to car
Protect your car from theft
Here's a few tips … Continue Reading ››