Ayr Criminal Investigation Branch recently charged a 24-year-old male with 22 break and enter and fraud offences. It is alleged the male was stealing large quantities of copper wire and diesel from business premises and farming properties in the Ayr, Clare, and Giru areas over the past months. The fraud offences relate to the male selling the stolen copper to scrap metal dealers claiming he was the lawful owner of the property.
Townsville Property Crime Unit charged the same male with a further 10 offences relating to the theft of copper wire in the Townsville District. This included the theft of $40,000 of copper from a business premise at Rollingstone on the 19th of October, resulting in the disconnection of power to the entire Rollingstone community for several hours.
Police opposed the man’s bail and he was subsequently held in custody.
Police wish to thank members of the community who provided information regarding suspicious persons and vehicles during this time. Although this particular person has been arrested, investigators believe there were multiple persons operating in the area over this time. Police encourage the community to remain vigilant with property security and call 000 or Policelink on 131 444 if suspicious activity is observed.
Lock It Or Lose It
There are often typical circumstances which occur prior to a home being unlawfully entered. An offender will usually act on easy or tempting opportunities, especially when it is evident no one is home or the risk of being caught is low.
Queensland Police encourage you to conduct regular audits of your home security.
Check out the following:
• Security doors in good working order with triple locks and finger guards installed.
• Main doors are solid and patio bolts installed on sliding doors.
• Windows have key operated locks.
• Home is well-lit with sensor lighting installed to deter intruders from entering the home.
• Keep an up-to-date inventory list recording serial numbers, makes, models and descriptions of your property.
• Wheelie bins secured in a location which prevents an intruder using them to climb into your home.
• Valuable items outside the home secured in a garage or shed.
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.
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