Stolen keys lead to stolen cars, East Mackay – UPDATE image of stolen car available
An image of the stolen car has been forwarded to police for sharing with members of the public. Since being stolen this morning in East Mackay this stolen car has been seen twice in the Rockhampton city area.
Police are encouraging any person who sights this stolen car to report it as soon as possible. Please share this image through your social media forums
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Residents at a unit at the Eastern end of Bridge Road in Mackay have woken up to a nasty problem.
Between 11:30 pm and 6:45 am this morning, someone has entered their unit through a closed but unlocked rear door. Once inside the crook has found two sets of car keys left on a coffee table which belonged to two cars parked nearby.
One set of car keys were used to access a car which was then searched, a black wallet containing cash was stolen from inside the car.
The second set of car keys were used to steal a black 2009 model Ford Falcon sedan registration number 612 SHV. Minor damage is visible on the passenger side front end of the stolen car – it also has a very loud exhaust system. An image of the stolen car is expected to be available for us to share with you later today.
If you see the stolen car in your travels please report it as soon as possible. If anyone has information about this particular matter that they wish to share with police, you can call the Mackay Police Station on 07 4968 3444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 any time of the day. The police report number to refer to is QP1701573438.
Crooks will go to a lot of effort to seek out your car keys – protect your car by protecting your keys. Keep them stored out of sight.
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.
Source: Mackay Crime Alert
