Police have noticed a pattern in a series of burglaries from underground carparks in the inner north.
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Superintendent Brett Kidner said opportunistic thieves often used a resident’s car entering through a security car park door to sneak in.
“By sneaking under a security door as it shuts, thieves will look to steal anything valuable they can find inside, including house keys or electronic swipe cards which they can use to access the same location again,” Superintendent Kidner said.
“The best defence for residents against these offenders is to be exceptionally vigilant when driving in or out of their car park. If you see anyone acting suspiciously near the car park security door, or entering without authorisation, contact Police Operations on 131-444.”
He said the burglaries were mostly occurring between between 2.30am and 4.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays in secure underground car parks in Braddon, Turner, Lyneham and O’Conner areas recently.
Electrical items such as laptops and cameras, bikes, mag wheels, tools and spare change had been stolen.
Superintendent Kidner asked anyone who might have seen anything suspicious in these areas to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or at www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.