Police warn residents to lock cars after spate of thefts in Bargara

Police have revealed the streets that were targeted in a Bargara crime spree where phones, bank cards and more were stolen from cars.

Police are investigating a spate of recent thefts from vehicles in Bargara.

Thieves broke into seven vehicles in Bargara at the weekend in what Queensland Police Service described as a crime spree.

The vehicle owners reported cash, sunglasses, bank cards, a mobile phone, a set of lawn balls and several tools as among the items stolen.

Streets targeted by the thieves include the Esplanade, Panoramic Way, Trevors Rd, Clarke St, Sandy Stand Buchan Dr.

All break-ins occurred between Friday, February 17 and Sunday, February 19.

At the time of writing no charges had been laid, with all incidents under investigation by Bargara Police.

All the vehicles were left unlocked by their owners.

A Queensland Police spokesman reminded car owners to always lock their vehicle when parked or unattended, even if it was only for a minute.

Queensland Police is reminding residents to lock their cars following a spate of thefts from vehicles.

According to police data there has been a 60 per cent increase in vehicle break-ins in Bundaberg in the past six months.

There were 244 reports of offenders stealing from vehicles or entering vehicles with intent in Bundaberg since August 2022, compared with 152 reports for the six months prior.

Landcare’s Killer St facility was also recently targeted by thieves with more than $6000 worth of goods stolen.

Bundaberg Landcare president Mike Johnson called for governments to tackle increasing youth crime by funding intervention programs for children involved in crime.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink online or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online.

Quote these reference numbers: QP2300291437, QP2300297282, QP2300296152

Originally published as Police warn residents to lock cars after spate of thefts in Bargara