VIDEO | Shadowy hooded figure targets cars in Maryborough

A Qld mum says buying security cameras instead of exchanging Christmas gifts with her partner was the right decision after creepy footage was captured so soon after installation this week. VIDEO.

In the video, a hooded figure walks down a Maryborough street, moving in the shadows and testing the handles on each vehicle as he goes.

The actions captured on these security cameras is exactly why a mum of two, who asked not to be named, set up her home security system at the end of last year.

In fact, the woman and her partner had become so concerned about crime in her street, she said that instead of buying each other something nice for Christmas, they went out and bought more cameras.

The areas she has noticed increasing levels of street crime included Ward St, Frank St, Pallas St and Tooley St.

The video shows the hooded figure walking along a Maryborough street testing car doors.

Seeing the video of the man on the street testing the car doors had just reinforced her belief that parts of the city were becoming increasingly unsafe, she said.

Late last year, the woman installed spotlights and additional cameras in an effort to make her feel more secure in her home.

“Because of this incident, we were able to pinpoint exactly what went on,” she said.

“Now that the cameras have done their job, we will activate the sirens from now on.”

She said the cameras made her feel grateful to be able to capture what was happening on her street and “know what is going on in the dark outside our property”.

“I’m not scared of young kids thieving – but the cameras are there to capture everything now,” she said, adding it was frustrating that parents didn’t know where their kids, some of whom were roaming and attempting to steal from hardworking people, were.

Inspector Paul Algie said it was a timely reminder for people to ensure they were locking their cars.

“Police can only do so much, and we need the support of the community to stop crimes from happening,” he said.

Insp Algie said it was encouraging to see the use of cameras and people taking proactive steps when it came to home security.

He said in the event a crime was committed; videos could provide important evidence and could be used in the case of a criminal prosecution.

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Originally published as VIDEO | Shadowy hooded figure targets cars in Maryborough