Crime statistics
TIME to look at some stats for the last month, in total there has been 134 offences detected in Beerwah Division. Some of these were multiple offences in relation to one incident, for example someone charged with drug driving may also be found to have possession of drugs or utensils so there could be two or three charges for one person at one time.
Of the 134 there are 48 offences categorized as ‘Other Theft’ (excl. Unlawful Entry). These offences are made up largely of stealing from shops, with at least half occurring at the highway service stations when people fail to pay for fuel.
There have been four unlawful use of motor vehicle (stealing cars) offences and another eight unlawful entry of vehicle (stealing from cars) offences. These offences can often be prevented by locking your car and securing your keys and ensuring that you don’t leave valuables in your vehicle.
If you are interested in more crime statistics head to www.police.qld.gov.au/maps-and-statistics and follow the link to the online crime map.
Copper wire theft
Once again there have been a number of offences involving houses under construction in the division with copper wire continuing to be a popular item for criminals to target.
If you see anything suspicious particularly in the vicinity of construction sites please contact Policelink on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on
1800 333 000.
Your information could be a valuable key to the investigation of an offence.
School holidays
With school holidays here it’s a good time to remind parents and children that school grounds are not playgrounds outside of school days. If you do not have specific permission to be on school grounds outside of school hours then you are trespassing.
If you live near a school and suspect that someone is on the grounds you can call School Watch on 131 788 or if you believe there is a crime in progress please call 000 as you would for any other crime in progress matter.
Mooloolah Emergency Services Day
Queensland Police and other emergency service providers will be at Mooloolah Community Hall on Saturday October 8 between 10am and 2pm. There will be displays and information from a variety of services, a free raffle with great prizes and refreshments available.
