October 27, 2026
Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of an ongoing investigation into a recent break-and-enter in Murgon.
A police spokesperson said a some time between 6:30pm on October 11 and 7:00am the next day, a Wesslings Road address was broken into, with vehicle keys and money stolen.
The unknown thieves used the keys to steal the victim’s vehicle, which was later located burnt out in the Cherbourg State Forest on October 19.
Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information or vision from the surrounding area to contact them.
Investigations are continuing.
The spokesperson reminded residents to take simple steps – lock doors, windows and vehicles, even when at home – to reduce the risk of property crime.
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A 28-year-old Kilkivan woman has been fined almost $2000 and had her licence suspended after allegedly caught driving almost 60km/h over the speed limit on October 1.
Murgon Police stopped the white Holden Cruze after observing the sedan travelling at 159km/h in a 100km/h zone on Bunya Highway near Moondooner about 9:00pm.
The woman was issued with a high-speed traffic infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h, carrying a penalty of eight demerit points and a $1919 fine.
