Inspector Paul Huggett said seemingly occurring most often is the theft of tools from back seats or trays of utes.
“People need to start taking personal responsibility, locking their cars and securing their possessions,” Insp Huggett said.
“Would you leave $1000 sitting under a pebble and expect that no one will take it?
“If your tools are your livelihood, you should be doing more to ensure they are secure.
“Not doing so could see them stolen, and that can also impact on your insurance claim.
“We could see a big reduction in local crime statistics if people locked their doors and put their things away.”
Tools taken from business
Police are investigating the theft of about $40 worth of tools from a Deniliquin business.
A woman was reportedly seen on CCTV taking the tools off a shelf and leaving without paying at about 7.40am on August 2.
School damaged
A Deniliquin primary school has reported malicious damage to a roller door, valued at about $800.
The damage was discovered about 9.30am on August 3, and attending police officers assisted in removing the dents.
Investigations are continuing, and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 5881 9299 or CrimeStoppers on 1300 333 000.