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At 2.45am on Saturday the14th of December, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street, Ayr.  As a result, an 18-year-old Townsville man was issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for drink driving, .188 and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 13 January.

At 6.50pm on the 2nd of January, a traffic crash occurred on Munro Street, Ayr, when a motorcycle collided with a parked car.  As a result, the driver, a 44-year-old Burdekin man, was issued an NTA for driving whilst under the influence, unlicenced driving, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving an uninsured vehicle, possession of a dangerous drug (heroin) and possession of a controlled drug.  He is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 24 February.

At 11.45pm on Saturday, the 4th of January, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Eighth Street, Home Hill. The driver, a 51-year-old Burdekin man, was issued an NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva and is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 24 March.  

At 12.05am on Sunday, the 5th of January, Ayr Police intercepted a vehicle on Queen Street Ayr.  The driver, a 48-year-old Bowen man was issued an NTA for driving with a relevant drug in his saliva, unlicenced driving and driving an unregistered vehicle.  He is due to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on 10 March.  

On the 6th of January, Ayr Police located a 46-year-old Burdekin woman in relation to the alleged theft of a dog in late 2024.  As a result, she was issued an NTA to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on one count of stealing on the 28th of January.

Vehicle Security

From time to time, vehicles are unlawfully entered with belongings stolen and sometimes vehicles are stolen.  
Some easy steps will help avoid being a victim of these types of offences:
   • Lock your car;
   • Do not leave the key in the ignition;
   • Do not leave valuables in the car.
Thieves don’t care whether you think you should have to lock up, they will just take advantage of any lax security.
Prevention and vigilance around your home and property can reduce these opportunistic thefts.  In most cases, locking your vehicles, homes and sheds & securing your belongings appropriately will reduce these thefts.
If you see someone acting suspiciously AT ANY TIME, ring Ayr Police Station on 4790 3555 or after hours ring 131 444, unless life threatening, then ring 000.
Crime prevention is a community effort.  Police regularly need public assistance and information to help solve criminal offences.  This information can be anonymous to crime stoppers.  If you have any such information, pls contact Crime Stoppers or Ayr Police.
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Don’t let yourself become a victim of crime – Lock it or Lose it
If you have any information about crime or illicit drugs, phone crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.  The more detailed the information you give, the better it will be for all concerned.
Remember to secure your property – “lock it or lose it”.
You wouldn’t leave a dish containing thousands of dollars sitting on your bench or sitting out in the open, so why do this with your car keys
Car keys – treat them like cash
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Did you know??
What is a safe distance when passing a bicycle rider??
Motorists passing a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver must stay wider of bicycle riders by giving a minimum of:
   • 1m when passing a bicycle rider in a 60km/h or less speed zone
or
   • 1.5m where the speed limit is over 60km/h.
Regulation 144A Transport Infrastructure (Road Use Management-Road Rules) Regulation 2009

Home Security Audits
The Queensland Police Service have “Home Security Audit” forms that can be accessed at the QPS website https://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/homeSecurity/Homesecurityauditchecklistandfactsheet.htm
Anecdotally the majority of unlawful entry offences are committed on residences or vehicles that are unlocked and/or have valuables in plain sight.  Locking your house and car & securing valuables including money, keys, wallets and mobile phones will deter opportunistic thieves.  
If you see someone acting suspiciously AT ANY TIME, ring Ayr Police Station on 4790 3555 or after hours ring 131 444, unless life threatening, then ring 000.
Crime prevention is a community effort.  Police regularly need public assistance and information to help solve criminal offences.  This information can be anonymous to crime stoppers.  If you have any such information, pls contact Crime Stoppers or Ayr Police.
Don’t let yourself become a victim of crime – Lock it or Lose it
If you have any information about crime or illicit drugs, phone crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.  The more detailed the information you give, the better it will be for all concerned.
Remember to secure your property – “lock it or lose it”.
You wouldn’t leave a dish containing thousands of dollars sitting on your bench or sitting out in the open, so why do this with your car keys
Car keys – treat them like cash

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