Investigators successfully linked various offenders to breaks and unlawful use of motor vehicle offences during the month after recovering various items of property at different locations.

As a result of investigations, four offenders were charged on 43 charges.

Property items including a bicycle, mobile telephone and vehicle were recovered by police to be returned to their owners.

With the holiday season approaching, police wish to remind the community to ensure they are taking appropriate measures to secure their property and valuables.

A reminder to ensure all windows and doors are locked to your home and that your vehicle is always left locked and secure.

Keep valuables, including keys, out of sight.

Engraving your property with a code or personal identifying feature will allow police to return property recovered.

Police also encourage you to report any suspicious behaviour, including loitering or trespassing particularly if in your yard or on your property.

For up to date crime prevention information, including more checklists, click here.

If you wish to report any wilful property damage, a break and enter, a stealing offence, stolen vehicle or lost property you can do this by reporting online HERE.

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