Surge in vehicle violations in North Brisbane

Five vehicle-related offenses have been reported in the northern suburbs in the past two days, with police urging vehicle owners to improve the safety of their vehicles.

Vehicle violations that occurred in the previous 48 hours:

HamiltonRoyal Terrace, handbag stolen from VW Tiguan – see QP2401804150.

NorthgateScotts Road, both plates, 654KH3(Q), were stolen from a silver Volvo – see QP2401806401.

Wuluwin1 Cromwell Street number plate 810KSJ(Q) stolen from a silver Mitsubishi Triton – reference QP240807052.

HamiltonHarbor Road, 1 number plate stolen from a gray Toyota Landcruiser – number QP2401807254.

HendraWilliams Avenue, handbag containing iPhone and Air Pods was stolen from a VW Polo – see QP2401807370.

In Queensland, the majority of stolen vehicles are used for pleasure trips, transport or for use in other crimes. The rest were stolen by professional car thieves for monetary gain, and were either renamed and resold, or dismantled and sold as individual parts.

For tips to help reduce the risk of theft, see Vehicle and Bicycle Security.

Local county crime prevention staff continue to work with you on crime prevention strategies.

To help as many members of the community as possible properly secure their vehicle number plates, North Brisbane District Crime Stoppers has developed anti-theft screw packs.

Anti-theft screws are a special type of single-sided screw that, if used to secure a license plate to a vehicle, can only be removed using a specially designed tool.

This special removal tool is not sold to members of the public and can only be used by police officers.

With this simple step, you can save money and avoid the hassle of replacing stolen license plates.

If you live in North Brisbane, not only can you get free anti-theft screws from your local police station, but you can also order them online by filling out a simple form.

Complete the form below for each vehicle that requires screws and North Brisbane District Crime Stoppers will mail them to you for installation. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/brisbanenorth/2020/10/21/north-brisbane-residents-able-to-order-anti-theft-screws-online/

Installation is simple and only requires a screwdriver.