Detectives from Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a second man with 21 offences in relation to a series of alleged property crime offences across Brisbane's southern suburbs in February.
It will be alleged that nine lockboxes were allegedly removed from an Eagle Farm business and forced open between January 31 and February 13. As a result, an MG ZS used in a vehicle sharing service, was allegedly stolen from the business. It will be further alleged that unsuccessful attempts were made to steal a second vehicle as well.
Overnight on February 4, a Holden Commodore used in a vehicle sharing service was allegedly stolen from a Ascot business through a lockbox. The vehicle was allegedly involved in a break and enter at a Calamvale business shortly after 4.00am on February 6, where a quantity of alcohol was stolen. Similar incidents allegedly occurred at the same business on February 4 and February 20.
Between 8.30pm and 10.00pm on February 8, two vehicles; a Toyota Tarago and a Toyota Corolla were allegedly stolen from an Eight Mile Plains business through a lockbox. A second Toyota Corolla was allegedly stolen from the same business shortly 3.00am on February 10.
Overnight on February 15, a Land Rover Discovery used in a vehicle sharing service, was allegedly stolen from a Mooloolaba business through a lockbox.
Around 5.00am on February 19, a Nissan Pulsar used in a vehicle sharing service was alleged stolen from a Greenslopes business through a lockbox.
Shortly before 8am on February 21, police executed a search warrant at a Crestmead property, where a 29-year-old Crestmead man was taken into custody.
It will be further alleged the man acted alongside a 31-year-old man in four break and enters at businesses across Redland Bay, Runcorn, and Wynnum West between 2.00am and 4.00am on February 10, as well a break and enter at a Loganholme business on February 9, and a break and enter of a Rochedale South business on February 10.
He has been charged with nine counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, nine counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence, two counts of wilful damage and one count of attempted unlawful use of motor vehicle.
He is expected to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court today (February 23).
"Even when you do the right thing by locking your vehicle, it still isn't a deterrent to some thieves," Detective Sergeant Leah Godfrey said.
"Always keep your keys out of sight and never leave vehicle keys lying around on tables or benches and never hide spare keys on or in the vehicle – thieves know where to look," Detective Sergeant Godfrey said.
Earlier media release: https://mypolice.page.link/3ajw
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