Police from the Gateway Patrol Group are reminding residents to secure their homes even when at home as thieves have targeted a number of homes in the Brisbane North, most recently in the suburbs of Chermside and Wavell Heights.
To determine how secure your home is, think like a burglar and consider the following:
From the outside of your home, consider how difficult it would be to break in;
Carefully observe any items or objects in your yard that could offer assistance to a would-be thief;
Are there any tools lying around your yard that could assist in prying open a window; are there any ladders laying beside the shed; or are trees and shrubs concealing windows providing cover for a burglar while they break in?;
Do not leave keys hanging visibly on key hooks and store your keys out of sight and in a safe place;
Ensure all doors and windows are locked prior to