Caravan thefts trigger security warning
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 at 11:21
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Road Warrior
Probably nothing new to you guys but if you're in
Perth it's a timely reminder:
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/6843526/caravan-thefts-trigger-security-warning/
Caravan owners have been urged to improve security on their vans after two were stolen in
Perth's eastern suburbs during the past fortnight.
Police said a caravan valued at more than $85,000 was stolen from outside a man's South
Guildford property this morning.
The man was woken about 3.50am by the sound of a vehicle driven slowly past his house.
He went outside to investigate and discovered his caravan - a Supreme Territory model - which had been locked on the verge of his Houghton Close
home was gone.
Police said a padlock used to secure the towing hitch had been cut off.
East metropolitan crime prevention unit Sgt Garry Tuffin said the theft had raised concerns after a caravan had been stolen in Maida Vale on February 10 "under similar circumstances".
He said the caravan was stolen from Advent Park on Kalamunda Road was also a Supreme Territory model.
"I strongly urge all caravan owners to consider upgrading their van security as a matter of urgency," Sgt Tuffin said.
Anyone with
information on either theft has been asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
I guess the same can be said for boats, expensive bike/race car trailers etc. Lock it or lose it!