So you thought that a visit from Spiderman would be cool right? Wrong. These Spidermen are not the super hero kind.
North Brisbane Police have detected an emergence of ‘spider man’ type offences in North Brisbane over the past week. These offences occur when thieves scale high objects to gain access to homes.
With two such offences occurring in Clayfield over the weekend, police are urging residents to be aware.
Residents often find a sense of security in being high off the ground, unfortunately this is no deterrent for these nimble thieves. The below tips can help keep your home or unit safe.
Be aware of wheelie bins, trees or drainpipes near your upper windows or balconies. These may be used to climb on.
Keep balcony doors, security screens and
windows key locked at all times.
Get to know your neighbours. They are your best form of surveillance.
Consider installing sensor lighting. This will alert you of