Recent break-ins are a reminder to lock up

Sunshine Coast police are reminding the community to lock up their houses.

Sunshine Coast police are reminding the community to lock up their houses due to a large amount of break and enters being recorded in the past week.

On 28 January, an unknown offender has entered a home in Ferguson Street, Sunshine Beach, where they took keys to steal a 2012 white Nissan Dualis.

The vehicle has been sighted in several locations such as Nudgee, Narangba and Belmont and investigations are continuing.

On 23 January, it is alleged that an unknown offender has entered a house in Bilby Court, Bli Bli. The offender has climbed up to get to the balcony and entered through an unlocked door.

The offender has taken money and gaming items from the residence. Investigations are continuing.

On 24 January, it is alleged that unknown offenders have entered an unlocked residence in Trilogy Street Glass House Mountains.

The offender has access a safe via the key in the lock and taken items. Investigations are continuing.

On 25 January, a 14-year-old Zillmere girl has allegedly entered an address in Sienna Street, Caloundra West and Marina View Drive, Pelican Waters.

It is further alleged that entry was gained by the offender throwing a rock through a window.

The 14-year-old Zillmere girl has been charged and will appear in Brisbane Children’s Court at a future date charged with enter premises and commit indictable offence.

She is also facing one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, driving without a licence, burglary, possess dangerous drugs, possess utensil, receive tainted property and unlawful possession of property suspected stolen.

On 30 January, a 26-year-old Caboolture man has allegedly entered a residence in Dauntless Avenue, Bli Bli. The offender has gained entry through an unlocked garage internal access door.

The offender has stolen a vehicle and other items from the residence.

The 26-year-old Caboolture man was arrested and charged with burglary and commit indictable offence, enter premises and commit indictable offence, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, receive tainted property, fraud, obstruct a police officer, drive without a licence, unregistered vehicle and drive uninsured vehicle.

The man has appeared in Maroochydore Magistrates Court and has been remanded in custody until 16 February.

On 31 January, an unknown offender has entered a residence in James Whalley Drive, Burnside. The offender gained access though an unlocked door and has taken items from the residence.

CCTV footage shows an image of a person carrying a torch, wearing board shorts, long sleeve shirt and Asics runners.