Northern Beaches Police report seeing an increase in property being stolen from unlocked motor vehicles. They say opportunistic thieves will walk along the street, checking to see whether parked vehicles are locked. Once they find one unlocked, they will rummage through the vehicle and steal any property deemed of value. They urge everyone to lock and secure their vehicles to prevent this from occurring.
But, it’s not always what’s on the inside that counts… Police say there is a rise in number plate thefts from vehicles, also.
Offenders are targeting a wide range of vehicles, including cars, caravans and boat trailers. Anyone who may have information regarding these type of incidents are encouraged by police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website at www.crimestoppers.com.au (you can report anonymously).
Romance Scam
Northern Beaches Police are investigating a scam involving a 65-year-old woman who developed an online relationship with a man she met through a dating app.
The man claimed to live in the Philippines. Over the course of three months, the woman transferred more than $30,000 to him.
She later travelled to the Philippines to meet him in person, but he failed to attend the arranged meeting.
Police urge the community to remain vigilant when engaging in online relationships and to visit www.scamwatch.gov.au for information on how to identify and report scams.
If you believe you may be a victim of a scam, police recommend you seek help immediately.
Amarok XI: Statewide DV operation
Northern Beaches Police have been actively participating in Operation Amarok XI, a coordinated, statewide initiative focused on apprehending domestic and family violence offenders.
The operation runs over a four-day period and concluded on Saturday, 16 August 2025.
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