October 18, 2023
Three people have been arrested and charged in Ipswich in relation to a number of alleged incidents, including a break-and-enter in Kingaroy.
Police will allege the trio were involved in a break-in in Webster Street, Kingaroy, on Monday.
A 23-year-old Cherbourg man and a 20-year-old Cherbourg woman appeared in Ipswich Magistrates Court on Tuesday and were remanded in custody:
The man has been charged with unlawful use and unlawful possession of a motor vehicle, break-and-enter, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evading police, unlicensed driving and breaching bail.
The woman has been charged with unlawful use and unlawful possession of a motor vehicle, break-and-enter, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and evading police.
A 16-year-old Cherbourg boy was remanded in custody to appear in Ipswich Children’s Court charged with three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts of attempted break-in, break-and-enter and theft.
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About 11:00pm on October 16, the front door of a business in Haly Street, Wondai was smashed by thieves who initially fled, but returned a short time later and stole cigarettes.
A white MG3 hatchback (rego 028-HW9), which was stolen from Mt Gravatt East on October 12, was spotted at the scene.
Police tried to intercept the stolen vehicle on Mackenzie Street in the early hours of October 17 but it evaded them.
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About 11:20pm on Monday, thieves entered a house in Harm Street, Murgon, and stole a motor vehicle parked at the address.
This vehicle was located the following morning in Perkins Street, Murgon.
Nearby residents have been asked by police to review any CCTV they may possess that could assist investigators.
