Why do they never fall? Burglary in North Mackay
Although we don’t see crooks breaking into a home via an elevated balcony every day – we see it often enough to recognize that crooks definitely consider them viable entry points. If they can access your balcony in any way, they will – then they will check if the access door on the balcony is locked or not.
They frequently are not – our assumptions that an elevated balcony door is a safe door is off the mark.
A crook has accessed an elevated balcony at a unit in Martin Street, North Mackay with the burglary being confirmed at 2pm on September 7. Climbing skills were required in this instance – the crook has climbed from the lower balcony up onto the elevated balcony successfully. The sliding door on the elevated balcony was not locked – this was the entry point.
Once inside a large black Thorn television has been stolen.
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 QP1701569769.
If you know what the crooks are doing to break into homes you can take steps to protect your own home. They are not ignoring our elevated balconies – lock the blighters out!
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
