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.
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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 ››
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:
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 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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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.
Here's a few tips … Continue Reading ››