Sunshine Coast residents can now play a much bigger role in helping police track down car thieves, as well as finding stolen vehicles and possibly reuniting them with their owners.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) this week launched an online portal giving the public access to the latest information on active stolen vehicles across the state for the first time.
The database initiative aims to inform members of the public of vehicles that may be in their area and allow for the timely reporting of location information that can assist police.
Information listed for vehicles reported as stolen includes the make, model, colour, registration number and suburb from which it was taken.
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The information on the webpage is updated daily, listed by the latest date.
A search function is also available, which allows the public to search for a registration, to confirm if a suspicious vehicle in their area is stolen.
As of Wednesday morning, the active stolen vehicle list, which can be accessed on the QPS website, included 22 vehicles throughout the Sunshine Coast and Noosa region.
The majority of those vehicles were cars but also included motorcycles, box and boat trailers and a boat.
CHECK THE LIST OF SUNSHINE COAST STOLEN VEHICLES BELOW
In any given month, social media posts on the Coast are littered with stolen vehicles.
Cara Szabo told Sunshine Coast Crime Alerts and Discussion on January 11:”Stolen car – Bokarina, Sunshine Coast. Our house was broken into overnight and our Landcruiser stolen. White Toyota Landcruiser (2000 series) – rego 709GCB. Reported but if anyone sees it, please let me know. (Car currently has black roof racks but nothing on them).”
That vehicle (pictured above) appears on the current stolen vehicles portal and is still missing.
Russell Thompson told the Bokarina Beach Community Connection Facebook page two days before Christmas: “Four cars have been stolen from the Wurtulla area over last couple of days. It is a juvenile gang working the area. They are casing the area looking for targets. They break into houses in the early hours when occupants are sleeping searching for car keys. Once they locate the keys the car is gone…”
That vehicle, a 2017 White Toyota LandCruiser (pictured above), appears on the current stolen vehicles portal and is still missing.
“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,” he 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.”
Organisational Capability Command acting assistant commissioner Paul Hart said the automatic digital refresh of the page each day would ensure the public had the most up-to-date information.
“The active stolen vehicle list has been about a year in the making and will be regularly reviewed and enhanced by our team to make sure police can most effectively partner with the community,” he said.
If a number plate on the vehicle is false or stolen, it may not appear on the stolen vehicle list. The database only includes those vehicles that have been reported stolen to police.
QPS ADVICE TO HELP PREVENT VEHICLE THEFT
- Remove all valuables from your vehicle.
- Ensure your vehicle is locked.
- Do not leave spare keys in your car.
- Ensure your keys are secured in a safe place out of plain view, even at home.
- Ensure that your home is secure.
When should you call triple-0 to report a stolen vehicle?
- If you are witnessing a vehicle being stolen at the time.
- If you are watching a stolen vehicle that has occupants in it.
- If you are following the stolen vehicle.
When should you call Policelink (131 444) to report a stolen vehicle?
- If the crime is not happening now.
- If it’s not life threatening.
- If there is little likelihood of the suspected offenders being in the area.
- If you find your vehicle has been stolen and have not witnessed this occurring (it happened some time ago).
- If you have located a stolen vehicle abandoned on the side of the road.
SUNSHINE COAST STOLEN VEHICLES, AS OF JANUARY 17:
- 2022 Black FORD RANGER
Stolen from MAROOCHYDORE on 15/01/2024
Registration: QLD CJN17
Type and Subtype: Car: Dual cab - 2013 Grey MAZDA MAZDA6
Stolen from GOLDEN BEACH on 14/01/2024
Registration: QLD 986ZLB
Type and Subtype: Car: Station wagon - 2000 White TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
Stolen from BOKARINA on 10/01/2024
Registration: QLD 709GCB
Type and Subtype: Car: Station wagon - 2009 Black SUZUKI GS500F
Stolen from MAROOCHYDORE on 10/01/2024
Registration: QLD 521FN
Type and Subtype: Motorcycle: Motorcycle - 1984 UNKNOWN MAKE
Stolen from NAMBOUR on 10/01/2024
Registration: QLD PY3074
Type and Subtype: Trailer: Domestic/box trailer - 2023 White MG ZS
Stolen from NOOSAVILLE on 10/01/2024
Registration: QLD 604HA5
Type and Subtype: Car: Station wagon - 2021 SUPERIOR SPW-8X5
Stolen from BEERBURRUM on 08/01/2024
Registration: QLD FC8306
Type and Subtype: Trailer: Domestic/box trailer - 2015 White MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
Stolen from MOFFAT BEACH on 05/01/2024
Registration: QLD 229WCU
Type and Subtype: Car: Station wagon - 2022 White HYUNDAI I30
Stolen from CALOUNDRA on 05/01/2024
Registration: QLD 182EI8
Type and Subtype: Car: Hatchback - 2010 Red FORD ESCAPE
Stolen from MAROOCHYDORE on 05/01/2024
Registration: QLD 646MZK
Type and Subtype: Car: Station wagon - 2018 Grey VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Stolen from NOOSAVILLE on 04/01/2024
Registration: QLD 448YDJ
Type and Subtype: Car: Hatchback - 2006 Black PEUGEOT 307
Stolen from LITTLE MOUNTAIN on 03/01/2024
Registration: QLD 153II3
Type and Subtype: Car: Hatchback - 2007 White MITSUBISHI TRITON
Stolen from BUDDINA on 03/01/2024
Registration: QLD 793KRJ
Type and Subtype: Car: Utility - 2019 Black KAWASAKI NINJA EX400G
Stolen from SIPPY DOWNS on 31/12/2023
Registration: QLD 4AA02
Type and Subtype: Motorcycle: Motorcycle - 2018 Blue SCARIFF 4.65M
Stolen from PEACHESTER on 28/12/2023
Registration: QLD AGC23Q
Type and Subtype: PWB: CCN - 2018 TRAILERS DIRECT ATM UP TO 1.02T
Stolen from WARANA on 27/12/2023
Registration: QLD EQ2519
Type and Subtype: Trailer: Domestic/box trailer - 2001 Green HOLDEN GRANGE
Stolen from BUDERIM on 27/12/2023
Registration: QLD 486ZUI
Type and Subtype: Car: Sedan - 2017 White TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
Stolen from PELICAN WATERS on 24/12/2023
Registration: QLD 790XIK
Type and Subtype: Car: Station wagon - 2014 Orange KTM 350 EXC-F
Stolen from SIPPY DOWNS on 24/12/2023
Registration: QLD 547RL
Type and Subtype: Motorcycle: Motorcycle - 2007 Black YAMAHA WR450F
Stolen from GOLDEN BEACH on 22/12/2023
Registration: QLD 216XZ
Type and Subtype: Motorcycle: Motorcycle - 2013 White JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Stolen from PEREGIAN BEACH on 20/12/2023
Registration: QLD ME4G5
Type and Subtype: Car: Station wagon - 2021 TELWATER ATM UP TO 1.02T
Stolen from TEWANTIN on 20/12/2023
Registration: QLD FG2451
Type and Subtype: Trailer: Boat trailer
This information is for vehicles stolen within the last 28 days. Data is refreshed daily.
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