Police in Wauchope are warning people to lock up their cars and keep their valuables out of reach, after a spate of thefts, especially in the industrial area.
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Thieves have been going into the yards of businesses and targeting cars, either breaking into them, or simply opening unlocked doors, and stealing whatever they can get.
Stealing from a car is usually a crime of opportunity, so leaving your valuables in open view, or forgetting to lock your vehicle, can invite unwanted attention. With new proximity keys, extra care should be taken to ensure you've locked your car.
Police advice is:
- Never leave your keys in the ignition when not in your car, even in your driveway at home.
- Always keep your car's doors and windows locked, including when driving.
- Never leave your keys in plain view either at home, or in public places, such as restaurants.
- Always keep your doors and windows locked when you're out of your car.
- Never leave valuables, such as mobile phones, wallets, house keys, handbags, or spare change in plain view, even when parked outside your home or workplace.
- Tradies, always lock your toolboxes and ute trays, and try to avoid parking on the street at night.
- Call 000 in an emergency.
For more information on this topic, visit www.carsafe.com.au and for crime prevention information, go to www.police.nsw.gov.au
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