By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
THE Casey Criminal Investigations Unit has confirmed that Nissans are the flavour of the month after a spate of Pulsars and Skylines theft for spare parts and joy rides.
Three Nissan Pulsars have been stolen from residential addresses in Endeavour Hills and Doveton throughout November, and First Constable Alanna Goldsack said in each incident the cars had been forced open.
“The Pulsars are being recovered within a week of being reported stolen – it seems to be a trend in the area,” Const Goldsack said.
“The offenders are experienced, and in each case the ignition port has been damaged.”
Const Goldsack said the Pulsars were stolen from driveways in residential streets, and the thieves seemed to be gaining entry through the door with a “coat hanger” or similar technique.
“In each report, the cars have been locked and no windows have been smashed,” she said.
“It seems the offenders are releasing the break, putting the car in neutral and rolling away before starting the car down the street.”
Const Goldsack suggests making sure all valuables left inside cars are out of sight to prevent break-ins.
“Sensor lights around the driveway are a good deterrence as well as cameras and any type of security that is visible,” she said.
Nissan Skylines have been the other desirable choice with three 1988 and 1999 Skyline models stolen within a week.
Detective Senior Constable Ange Butler said one Skyline had since been recovered but she believed the models were being targeted for spare parts.
“The Skyline was recovered in Doveton on Friday 20,” Det Sen Const Butler said.
The spate of Skyline thefts has been from residential addresses in Doveton, Narre Warren and Eumemmerring.
