Brisbane Water Police are urging the community to keep their doors and windows locked at all times following two recent break and enter attempts.
Just after 3am on Wednesday, April 3, police were called to an address in Killcare Heights following reports of an attempted break and enter.
Police were told that two unknown men – one of them armed with a machete – allegedly tried to enter a property.
They moved on when they found the front door was locked.
At about 3.10am on Sunday, April 7, Police were called to a Forresters Beach home following reports of a break and enter.
Two unknown men entered the backyard of the property through the side gate before they attempted to open the door of the house.
As the door was locked, the men left empty-handed.
Detective Superintendent Darryl Jobson urged the local community to make sure they kept their doors locked at all times to prevent opportunistic theft.
“While police will continue to respond to and investigate crime, efforts from the local community to protect their assets is always essential,” he said.
“As these two incidents demonstrate, just by making sure the gate and doors are locked properly, it can break the offenders’ will to gain entry into residences and businesses.”
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about either of these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.