Local police are warning residents in the Byron Shire to be diligent in maintaining their home security after personal items and vehicles were stolen from Brunswick Heads on Friday.
Det Ch Insp from the Tweed-Byron Police, Matt Kehoe, said that Between 1am and 3am Friday, June 21, a number of homes were entered in Brunswick Heads. ‘The majority of homes were entered through open doors or windows,’ said Det Ch Insp Kehoe.
‘Small items such as wallets, cash, mobile phones, credit cards and car keys were targeted.
‘Three motor vehicles were also stolen with one recovered at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, and a 15-year-old Queensland boy arrested.’
Police are reminding residents to lock doors and windows even when they are at home.
‘Don’t leave car keys and wallets in locations such as hallway tables, kitchen tables or benches,’ said Det Ch Insp Kehoe.
If residents have any information that could benefit Police including CCTV please contact Brunswick Heads Police or Crimestoppers.
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