QPS Launch Active Stolen Vehicle Public Portal

An online portal has been launched by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) giving unique access to the latest information on active stolen vehicles across the state for the first time, allowing the public to play a crucial role in assisting police in tracking down car thieves.The initiative aims to both inform the public and allow for the timely reporting of location information which can assist police in efficiently and safely locating stolen vehicles to protect the community, return property to its owner and hold perpetrators to account.The online portal lists de-identified information for vehicles reported as stolen, including the make, model, colour, registration number and suburb from which it was stolen, with information updated daily.A search function is also available which allows the public to search for a registration, to confirm if a suspicious vehicle is stolen.Regional Operations and Youth Crime Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy said the new feature was designed to empower the community to partner with police and assist with investigations.“Information from the public plays a crucial part in investigations, and this gives the community greater tools to tell police the active movements of stolen vehicles and the actions of those behind the wheel,” Deputy Commissioner Chelepy said.“If you see a suspicious vehicle, members of the community can utilise this webpage, provide information to police and allow officers to take action.”Member for Burdekin Dale Last said more than 20,000 cars were stolen in Queensland last year and given the portal is a part of Police strategy, he thinks it’s worth a try.
“I know from my time as a Police Office that information from the public is invaluable in addressing crime and I hope that the portal will provide additional information that results in our community being safer and offenders being held to account,” Mr Last said.“As I have said since youth crime first started to escalate, the government needs to ensure that Police are adequately resourced to apprehend offenders and hold them to account.
“Especially in smaller communities like ours, a lack of Police staff and resources can have a disastrous effect on community safety.“I have previously called for an increase in Police numbers here in the Burdekin.
“I would encourage everyone to report incidents to Police not only to ensure we have the resources we need but also to assist our local Police in making our communities safer for everyone.”The community is reminded that if a number plate on the vehicle is false or stolen, it may not appear on the stolen vehicle list.If a vehicle or its occupants is behaving dangerously and putting members of the public at imminent risk, always call Triple Zero (000).If the vehicle or its occupants appear suspicious, but the details of the vehicle are not listed on the webpage, police still encourage information to be reported via Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.The active stolen vehicle list can be accessed on the QPS website.

Vehicle Security

From time to time, vehicles are unlawfully entered with belongings stolen and sometimes vehicles are stolen.
Some easy steps will help avoid being a victim of these types of offences:

   • Lock your car;

   • Do not leave the key in the ignition;

   • Do not leave valuables in the car.

Thieves don’t care whether you think you should have to lock up, they will just take advantage of any lax security.Prevention and vigilance around your home and property can reduce these opportunistic thefts.  In most cases, locking your vehicles, homes and sheds & securing your belongings appropriately will reduce these thefts.If you see someone acting suspiciously AT ANY TIME, ring Ayr Police Station on 4790 3555 or after hours ring 131 444, unless life threatening, then ring 000.Crime prevention is a community effort.  Police regularly need public assistance and information to help solve criminal offences.  This information can be anonymous to crime stoppers.  If you have any such information, pls contact Crime Stoppers or Ayr Police.Don’t let yourself become a victim of crime – Lock it or Lose itIf you have any information about crime or illicit drugs, phone crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.  The more detailed the information you give, the better it will be for all concerned.Remember to secure your property – “lock it or lose it”.You wouldn’t leave a dish containing thousands of dollars sitting on your bench or sitting out in the open, so why do this with your car keysCar keys – treat them like cash

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