Police are encouraging members of the public to report suspicious activity that may be linked to metal theft.
From electrical wiring to sporting equipment, thieves are stealing metal from a range of locations that have a huge impact on our communities.
Metal theft exposes thieves, legitimate workers and the wider community to significant risk of serious injury or death.
Keep a look out for suspicious activity
Metal thieves may hide in plain sight and look like legitimate by wearing high visibility clothing and driving construction vehicles like utilities, vans and trucks.
Look out for discarded cable insulation, open access to utilities and removal of materials from construction or public sites including:
- Construction sites
- Sporting fields
- Energy and water supplies
- Community venues (eg: community halls).
Report the signs of metal theft
If you spot suspicious activity or the signs on metal theft, don’t stay static. If it looks out of place, report it. Every scrap of information helps.
- Think Policelink and report activity online or by calling 131 444
- Report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au
- If a crime is happening now or someone is in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000) and ask for police.
