THE COMMUNITY should look out for each other over Christmas and make sure to call the cops if needed, as some locals pack up and head off on holidays.
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Oxley Detective Inspector Jason Darcy said the best way to prevent property crime is to lock up, take valuables out of vehicles, turn on CCTV if possible and call police if anything suspicious catches the eye or ear.
"If you don't lock it, you're going to lose it," he told ACM.
"The other biggest thing is to keep an eye on your neighbours."
He warned that leaving keys in the car could lead to "opportunistic" offenders potentially gaining entry to a home through a garage door.
Detective Inspector Darcy said police would be working tirelessly across the festive season to stop rule-breakers in their tracks but needed the community's help too.
"Don't just be a keyboard warrior ... ring police or Crime Stoppers and make a report," he said.
He urged the community to stay safe and sensible over Christmas.
Crime Stoppers can be contacted on 1800 333 000. Call Triple Zero in an emergency.
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Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
