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Hood-free zones in Brisbane's east

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There will be fewer boys in the hood east of Brisbane if police and shop owners get their way.

Under a police initiative to cut the crime rate, Wynnum shopkeepers will be encouraged to ask customers wearing "hoods" to remove them when entering a store.

Wynnum district acting superintendent Paul Scanlan said the 'Hoodie Free Zone' has been developed because of an increase in armed robberies where offenders have worn hooded jumpers.

He said better educating businesses on how to reduce falling victim to armed robberies may result in a reduction in the crime rate in the area.

"By encouraging customers to remove their hoodies, retailers can minimise the risk of being a target," Mr Scanlan.

"This initiative includes a 'Remove Hoodies on Premises' sticker to be placed in prominent positions inside businesses.

"Along with this sticker, retailers will also receive height stickers and an armed robbery awareness brochure."

If successful the one-month trial will be extended to other Brisbane suburbs.

 

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