Police continue to receive reports of unlawful entries into residential properties where the location is either unlocked or not secured properly. The majority of the offenders are opportunistic offenders working in a non-organised manner, seeking easy targets with the most common items stolen are alcohol, cash and car keys. With the school holidays fast approaching police are asking the community to take measures to make it difficult for criminals.
It is important to make certain arrangements around your property to ensure that you are not targeted by these offenders.
- Ensure your residence is secure by putting a broomstick or wooden dowel in the runner of sliding doors and windows;
- Close your louvres if you do not have security bars across the louvre panels;
- Do not leave items of value visible within your vehicles;
- Secure your businesses and homes (even when you are at home) including locking screen doors (not just activating the snib);
- Install sensor lights and keep your garden trimmed around doors and windows;
- Keep an eye on your neighbours and report any suspicious activity in your area to police; and again
- Make sure your home is locked when you home or are out or when your front or back doors are not visible to you.
The partnership between police and the community is a very important one and together we need to remove opportunities for criminals to commit offences. Seek support from Victims of Crime NT around home safety or access grant programs such as Biz Secure to increase the security of commercial businesses.
Find out more about, and become involved, with Neighbourhood Watch by visiting their web page and Facebook page https://bit.ly/2YHsp1G . It contains some excellent tips on crime prevention and enhancing your home security profile. Basic security enhancements are known effective crime prevention strategies.
If you see any suspicious activity or have information that may assist Police, please contact Northern Territory Police on 131 444 or anonymously at CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
