Police are urging residents and visitors to the Yarra Ranges to be vigilant following a rise in thefts from vehicles parked at local parklands and walking tracks.
Several recent incidents have involved cars being broken into while unattended in popular outdoor areas.
Alarmingly, up to half of all reported vehicle thefts show no signs of forced entry, suggesting many are preventable with simple precautions.
Victoria Police are reminding the public to always lock your car, even at home or when stepping away briefly and to keep keep valuables out of sight, or better yet, don’t leave them in the car.
Remember to lock car doors and windows overnight and never store house keys inside your vehicle
For more tips on protecting your vehicle, visit police.vic.gov.au/preventing-motor-vehicle-theft
Don’t give thieves an easy opportunity, lock it and leave nothing behind.
