December 19, 2018
Kingaroy Police have again reminded residents to lock up their homes and cars – even when they are at home – after a spate of thefts in town.
On Sunday night, thieves walked into homes in Lister Court and Macdiarmid Street.
In Lister Street, entry was gained through a closed but unlocked door.
The thieves stole car keys from the kitchen.
The vehicle was then pushed down the driveway before the offenders fled in it.
In Macdiarmid Street, entry was also gained through a sliding door which was had been left open to allow access for pets.
Unfortunately, it also allowed a thief to come in.
Keys and a red Suzuki Swift (registration 902-XAA) were stolen.
In both incidents, the residents were home and asleep at the time the offences occurred.
Officer-in-charge of Kingaroy Police, Senior Sergeant Dave Tierney, said all residents needed to take responsibility for ensuring their property was secured to reduce the chances of opportunistic crimes occurring.
The QPS have home security advice online, including tips on how to conduct a home security audit.
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On December 10, a black Falcon ute was vandalised while parked in Markwell Street, Kingaroy.
An implement was scraped down the driver’s side at some time between 8:00am and 5:45pm.
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A 32-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with a firearms offence after police executed a search warrant at a Harris Road address on December 11.
Police allegedly located a rifle and ammunition.
He will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on January 14.
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On December 12, residents of a Roberta Street, Kingaroy, home were disturbed by two people attempting to force entry to a rear window about 10:00pm.
When disturbed, the offenders ran away.
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Last Saturday, a white and blue Yamaha YZ250 trail bike was stolen from a Railway Terrace residence in Kingaroy.
Offenders forced entry into a shed overnight and wheeled the motorcycle from the property.
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The same day, police were called to a grocery store in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, about 8:45am.
Store management believed a customer, a 44-year-old Blackbutt man, was trying to steal goods.
When approached by management, the man became abusive and police were called.
When the man refused to give his name to police he was arrested.
He allegedly struggled with police and after being placed in a police van, caused wilful damage to the vehicle.
He will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on January 21 charged with the stealing, two counts of obstructing police, two counts of wilful damage, assault and committing a public nuisance offence.
