May 31, 2024
The State Government is expanding the Queensland Police Service’s “Towing of Motor Vehicles” scheme to ensure victims of vehicle thefts have the costs of recovery covered.
The scheme covers the costs of towing and initial storage when stolen vehicles are located.
It follows a successful trial in Townsville which began in April last year.
The scheme is expected to expand to south-east Queensland by July and across the rest of the State by September.
Acting Assistant Police Commissioner Andrew Pilotto said the expansion meant Queenslanders could have their vehicles returned to them, when possible, without bearing the cost of recovery.
“Our first priority is keeping our communities safe, and we will continue relentless efforts to disrupt, prevent and investigate property crime offending across the State,” Acting Assistant Police Commissioner Pilotto said.
“But if someone does become a victim, we hope to ensure they are given every support possible to recover and feel supported and protected while doing so.”
