Suspicious behaviour, New Farm
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who has been reported to be acting suspiciously in the New Farm area since December.
A number of complaints have been received from residents, some of whom have woken to find a man in their homes either late at night or early in the morning since December 7.
In other instances a man has been disturbed attempting to gain entry to a residence or has been seen peering in a window.
The man has left the homes upon being disturbed. No one has been harmed during these incidents.
To date police have received nine reports regarding similar incidents across the New Farm area between December 7 and January 8 occurring between 11pm and 5am.
The man is described as Caucasian with very fair skin and of average height. He has been variously described as clothed or unclothed during these incidents.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have noticed anyone acting suspiciously or have noticed anything unusual in the New Farm area to contact Crime Stoppers. Investigators would also like to hear from anyone who believes someone may have been in their yard or have noticed items have been disturbed around their home.
Residents can find information on home security here – http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/homeSecurity/.
Information on personal security can also be found here –http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/personalSafety/
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.
