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Inspector Scott Stahlhut met with councillors on Wednesday to discuss their concerns about crime in the South Burnett area … from left, Cr Heath Sander, Cr Linda Little, Mayor Kathy Duff, Inspector Stahlhut, Cr Deb Dennien and Cr Ros Heit; on screen Cr Danita Potter and Deputy Mayor Jane Erkens (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 18, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Mobile Police Beat van will be visiting Wondai on Thursday and Friday this week to reassure residents following a recent spate of break-ins and car thefts in the town.<\/p>\n

Police officers will be on hand to share information about their activities and the best ways residents can increase security around their properties.<\/p>\n

The recent outbreak of crimes began in August when a stolen vehicle was used in a ram-raid of a shop in the main street.<\/p>\n

Since then, there have been a number of break-ins, attempted break-ins and vehicle thefts.<\/p>\n

Fearful local residents set a special Facebook group in September to share reports of incidents in the area.<\/p>\n

They have expressed outrage over the number of break-ins, including one incident in which a pet dog was allegedly stabbed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some have called for nightly “patrols” of Wondai streets by residents while others have suggested Council hire security guards.<\/p>\n

However, comments that Wondai’s extensive CCTV security camera system is not working have been refuted.<\/p>\n

Local councillor Ros Heit said the cameras were working well, Wondai Police Station was manned and police were conducting regular patrols, including high visibility patrols at night.<\/p>\n

Several juveniles have been arrested and charged over some of the recent incidents.<\/p>\n

Member for Nanango and Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said she was well-informed about the community’s concerns and has been working with the local police.<\/p>\n

She had “elevated” the issues of the Wondai community to the Police Minister.<\/p>\n

Inspector Scott Stahlhut, from the South Burnett Patrol Group, met with Mayor Kathy Duff and South Burnett councillors on Wednesday to discuss community safety concerns.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He said Council had been reassured the police presence in Wondai would be maintained.<\/p>\n

Insp Stahlhut said a number of specialist police from the Darling Downs Crime Unit had conducted an operation in the Wondai, Cherbourg and Murgon areas last weekend.<\/p>\n

Police were targeting highly mobile offenders who were moving from town to town.<\/p>\n

Detective Inspector Renee Garske, from the Darling Downs Crime Group, has also visited the South Burnett this week.<\/p>\n

[UPDATED]<\/strong><\/p>\n

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FLASHBACK: The Mobile Police Beat van set up in Kingaroy last year … officers can provide information about home security and what to do in an emergency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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