It was a shock to read the daily summary this morning.
The daily summary is a report police receive covering a snapshot of alleged offences that were reported across Bundaberg Patrol Group on the previous day.
The summary I read captured reports received on December 28.
Of note was the fact that there were seven individuals impacted by unknown offenders allegedly targeting their vehicles and stealing property.
| Location | Time/Date | Type/Entry | Property stolen | Police Reference Number |
| Avenell Heights, Anderson Street | 11.15pm December 27 to 12.05pm December 28 | Motor vehicle, car port | Attempted entry and was distracted | QP1702279706 |
| Walkervale, Hunter Street | 12am December 27 to 10am December 28 | Motor vehicle, yard | Queensland registration plate 364IFX | QP1702279742 |
| Walkervale, High Street | 8am December 20 to 8am December 28 | Trailer, drive way | Queensland registration plate 465QTV | QP1702279972 |
| Thabeban, Tree Close | 8pm December 26 to 2am December 27 | Motor Vehicle, drive way | Fire extinguisher | QP1702281220 |
| Thabeban, Fritz Street | 8pm December 26 to 2am December 27 | Motor Vehicle, car port | Cigarettes, cash | QP1702282955 |
| Thabeban, Keppel Crescent | 8pm December 26 to 10.30pm December 28 | Motor Vehicle x 2 – not locked, driveway | Ring, trolley coin, shot glasses, USB | QP1702283162 |
On December 28 the daily summary for reports received on December 27 detailed three individuals who were impacted by the same offence type.
| Location | Time/Date | Type/Entry | Property stolen | Police Reference Number |
| Bundaberg West, Adams Street | 9pm December 26 to 8am December 27 | Motor Vehicle, street | Gift voucher | QP1702272640 |
| Avenell Heights, Dunn Road | 8am to 10.45am December 28 | Motor vehicle, street | Tablet device | QP1702273207 |
| Kalkie | 8pm December 27 | Boat trailer | Queensland registration plate CV3058 | QP1702276351 |
Looking back over the past week, alleged unlawful entry to vehicle offences have also occurred in the following locations and remain unsolved:
- Avoca, Grace Street
- Eidsvold, Golden Spur Street
- Norville, Neilsen Street
- Svensson Heights, Coomber Street
Since July 1 we have more than 125 unsolved matters.
If you have any information which may assist our investigators, please contact Policelink and quote the relevant reference number.
If you live in these streets, please speak with your neighbours and remind them to lock up.
You can help stop, prevent and reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim by removing or hiding valuables and securing your vehicle.
This means you must secure/lock your vehicle before leaving it parked on a road. Your vehicle is considered unattended when you are more than 3m away from it.
Before you leave the vehicle you must:
- switch off the engine
- apply the parking brake
- remove the ignition key if there is no one 16 years of age or older in the vehicle
- wind up the windows
- lock the doors
This rule applies to all road-related areas, including car parks and failure to follow may result in an on-the-spot fine of $50 in accordance with Section 213 Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.