By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
CASEY police have thrown their support behind a new video campaign, calling on the community to lock their cars.
Released this month by Victoria Police, the 46-second video entitled ‘The Thankful Thief, shows a motorist willingly handing over her belongings to a nearby thief, and finishes with the tagline ‘You might as well hand over your valuables’.
The video was shared on the Casey Eyewatch Facebook page along with a status, noting that the social media campaign is “designed to educate the community about theft of and theft from motor vehicles”.
“Last quarter’s crime statistics showed that both crimes were increasing in frequency and often took place because doors were unlocked or valuables were in plain sight,” the statement reads.
Car thefts have been an ongoing problem in the City of Casey, with police continually reminding residents to ensure their doors are locked, and to leave no valuables unattended and in plain sight.
Check out the Victoria Police video.
www.youtube.com/embed/ycSF-uuzvAg
