LOCAL police are urging tradies to secure their tools after a “significant rise” in thefts from utes.
In a statement posted on the Casey Eyewatch Facebook page on Wednesday 23 March, Leading Senior Constable Brett Owen, from the Proactive Policing Unit, urged residents to be vigilant.
“Police have recently identified a significant rise in the number of incidents involving tools being stolen from utilities, vans and trailers belonging to tradesmen,” the statement read.
“These tools are being stolen from vehicles parked in both residential streets and at work sites.
“Having tools stolen can be both costly and an interruption to business so it’s important to store tools securely when they are not in use.”
Casey police have also 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’.
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.
