AFTER a spate of break-ins Busselton and Dunsborough police are urging residents for their help to find the offenders.
Over the past week Bussselton has seen four break-ins to businesses and three schools.
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School was hit the hardest with almost $16,000 worth of electrical and IT equipment taken from their media room over the weekend.
Dunsborough police have also reported an increase of stolen property with electrical appliances and gas water heaters taken from houses under construction in Dunsborough Lakes and Hennessy Loop.
Busselton police senior sergeant Steve Principe said a high demand for cash was usually the driving force behind a break-in during the festive season.
“At this time of the year there is a demand for cash, usually from those using illicit drugs and needing to pay off a debt,” Snr sgt Principe said.
“I urge all community members to be vigilant and take precautions during this period.”
Snr Sgt Principe recommends business owners do not leave cash on premises over the remaining school holiday period and ensure security systems are up and working correctly.
In comparison with last year’s burglaries Busselton’s crime rate has decreased 35.7 per cent.
“We still need to be vigilant but are tracking well,” Snr Sgt Principe said.
“This is due to the community giving us information when they notice something suspicious.”
