Between October 1 and November 1, police have received 16 reports involving unlawful use of motor vehicles or attempts made to steal a motor vehicle.
To date, eight of these offences have been solved.
Here is a snapshot of some offences that have occurred.
McCrohan Street, Avenell Heights: Between 4pm on October 1 and 8am on October 5, offender/s have attempted to steal a 2002 Nissan Patrol. Excessive damage to the ignition area allegedly occurred and the vehicle remained at its parked location. QP1601865633
Buss Street, Bundaberg North: Between 12pm on October 7 and 3pm on October 8, offender/s have allegedly entered a home and located keys to a 2007 Holden Commodore. The vehicle was allegedly stolen and was located by police in a damaged condition on October 12 at around 11.30pm. QP1601894304
Churchill Street, Childers: Between 6pm on October 9 and 9.20am on October 10, offender/s have allegedly stolen a 2001 Mitsubishi Challenger vehicle from a parked location. The vehicle was located in a burnt out condition on October 10 at around 11.30am at Booyal. QP1601898923
If you have any information which may assist investigators, please contact Policelink on 131 444 and quote the relevant police reference number.
Join us in the Property Security Partnership campaign and secure your vehicles.
Disappointingly we have opportunistic offenders in our area who are targeting vehicles.
Please remove your valuables, lock your vehicle and park in a locked garage or clearly lit area where CCTV footage may be available.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.