Gunnedah police are urging locals to lock-up and after more unlocked cars were broken into in Gunnedah, this time in the same street on the same night.
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Between 8pm on Sunday and 7.30am on Sunday thieves entered a car located on Bowen Avenue.
Police said the car was left unlocked and wallet and credit card stolen.
About the same time, thieves also accessed a second vehicle, also unlocked, in the same street and stole cash and a credit card.
Property was also was also taken from a car parked on Osric Street on Sunday night.
Oxley Inspector Michael Wurth said it is disappointing to see these incidents continue to occur in the area.
“I make no excuses for thieves and it is unfortunate the victims of these thefts are now inconvenienced with having to replace a number of stolen items,” Inspector Wurth said.
“However, it is also disappointing that, despite previous media messages about locking and securing property, we still see incidents of it occurring.”
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Police are also appealing for public help after two cars were stolen.
Between 5.00pm on March 3 and 7.30am the next day, a brown Holden Colorado dual cab ute was stolen from the Elizabeth and Rodney Street area.
It was later found burnt out on Wandobah Road, several kilometres from Gunnedah.
The second vehicle, a black Holden ute was taken from a business in Barber Street, between 11.45pm on Monday and 1.15am on Tuesday.
It was later found abandoned near the old Gunnedah abattoirs on Blackjack Road with.
Police don’t believe the ute was secured.
“I appreciate we live in a busy society and we have a thousand things on our minds with work and family commitments, but I once again reinforce this message to the Gunnedah community - ‘lock it or lose It,’” Inspector Wurth said.
“Your local police are doing everything possible to not only deter crime but also to detect it and put those responsible before the courts.
“But we rely on the community to play their part in ensuring they take all reasonable steps to safeguard their property.”
Anyone with information on the thefts or who witnessed any suspicious activity is urged to contact Gunnedah police on 67429099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
