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Rainfall causes flooding The Pakenham State Emergency Service (SES) unit was kept busy earlier this week, as flood conditions impacted roads and homes across Pakenham. A total of 15.2 millimetres of rain was recorded on Monday 15 July, followed by 41 millimetres recorded on Tuesday 16 July. Full story page 3
Cardinia Creek was flooded on the corner of Beaconsfield Avenue and Soldiers Road. (Stewart Chambers: 419634)
Thefts increase These thefts are critical for police as number plates are primarily taken for offenders to avoid identification when committing serious offences, such as petrol thefts, drug trafficking and burglary. Victoria Police and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria run their ‘The Great Safe Plates Blitz’ initiative to help residents secure their plates. Last month they landed at Bunnings in Pakenham for a ‘safe plate day’.
The day was organised to help educate the community on the increase in theft of number plates and fit anti-theft screws to number plates. At the safe plate day, 176 sets of number plates were fitted with anti-theft screws over a 4-hour period achieving a state record for that time period. Anti-theft screws make it significantly harder to remove an item as it can only be done with a specific special tool.
As part of the blitz, free anti-theft screws are being given out by local police at Pakenham, Emerald, Bunyip and Kooweerup stations. They can also be purchased at hardware stores, petrol stations and automotive stores. Police also advise parking a vehicle in secure and well-lit areas such as a locked garage or in a driveway with an active sensor light. Residents can report stolen plates to the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
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In just a year, thefts from vehicles have spiked by over 10 per cent throughout Cardinia with number plates being the primary target. In the year ending March 2024, Cardinia recorded a 13 percent increase in reports of thefts from motor vehicles compared to the previous year. The number is still two per cent below pre-pandemic levels. Number plates were the most common stolen item in reports, presenting renewed attention on residents getting their own secured.