Additional police have deployed to Hervey Bay to conduct high-visibility anti-looting patrols and doorknocks across flood affected communities.
As affected communities commence recovery, police from Central Region and the Tactical Crime Squad have been stationed in Hervey Bay and will be doing additional and extended patrols in the area.
The patrols will be aimed at deterring anti-social and criminal behaviour to protect the property of flood victims and the doorknocks will be focused on assisting flood effected homes and businesses in the recovery phase.
Maryborough Patrol Group Acting Inspector Brooke Flood said the additional resources will boost local boots on the ground.
"Local police and emergency services have worked extremely hard throughout this weather event, serving their communities while their homes and families were too at risk," A/Inspector Flood said.
"The additional support will allow us to increase proactive patrols across Hervey Bay and support us in preventing crime and protecting our communities, as we work on recovering from the severe weather event."
For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.
For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500.
Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
