CAR theft has escalated in the past weeks and Logan police are calling on the public to help locate several stolen vehicles.
According to the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council stolen keys result in 70 per cent of late model car thefts.
Police said while the majority of these crimes have been opportunistic and a result of 'sneak offences', they can be prevented in the future.
Logan police are seeking public assistance to help locate several vehicles that have been stolen across the district in past days.
Red/Black motorcycle EV3716 from Heritage Park
Blue Ford Falcon 743RHQ from Rochedale South
White Nissan Patrol 827ZLT from Slacks Creek
Silver VW Amarok TRIFU from Daisy Hill
Silver Ford Territory 462LXB from Logan Central
Acting Sergeant Luke Turner said police are calling on all car owners and drivers to lock their vehicles at all times and to secure their keys.
"Ensure that you are securing all entry points to your house, even when you are home," he said.
He urged people to use social media and technology to open the lines of communication around crime prevention and talk about what they can do to secure their vehicles and homes.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444.
Tips to reduce the risk of having your car stolen:
- Always keep your keys out of sight and never leave them lying around on tables, benches, bedside tables or key hooks in your home;
- Always lock your vehicle even when you are at home;
- When parking in your garage, ensure both the garage and vehicle are locked;
- Park your vehicle in a well-lit, highly visible area;
- Consider installing a car alarm to help protect your vehicle;
- Never hide spare keys in your vehicle;
- Always take your vehicle keys with you whenever you are going out, even if you are leaving your vehicle at home and;
- Always lock your screens, doors and garages even when you are home. Sneak offences occur when people are home and vehicles can be stolen without your knowledge.
