Detectives from Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and officers from the Bayside Property Crime Team have charged a 16-year-old Manly West boy with alleged property crime offences in Victoria Point.
It will be alleged between November 2024 and January 4, the teenager participated in a series of break and enter offences at shopping centre retail outlets in Victoria Point.
The teenager was arrested on January 7 and was charged on January 8.
He has been charged with three counts each of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, and enter premises and commit indictable offence by break, and one count each of trespass, unauthorised dealing with shop goods, and attempted enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence.
He is expected to appear in the Cleveland Childrens Court on February 7.
Bayside CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Christopher Lafferty says the arrest was a result of an ongoing operation targeting property offences that have been committed in the Bayside area.
"There is no tolerance for offences of this nature in our Bayside community," he said.
"Police are going to continue to work with and for our local community to prevent crime and hold any offender to account."
Cleveland Police Station Senior Sergeant Michael Morier says local police are committed to continuing their presence to prevent and reduce crime.
"In recent statistics we can see a downward trend in burglaries in Victoria Point despite continued population growth and development. Public nuisance offences also remained comparatively low despite the increase of new liquor licence venues in the area," he said.
"We have observed a wonderful overall sense of community in Victoria Point."
"We thank the local community for their rapid reporting of suspicious activity and crimes when they occur, which assists us in identifying offenders."
Police will continue to crack down on property crime offences and have shared tips on what individuals and business owners can do to deter thieves.
Business owners can access security information and tips here - Business security | QPS (police.qld.gov.au)
For more information on what you can do to protect yourself and your property follow the link - Home and multi-residential security | QPS (police.qld.gov.au)
If you see suspicious behaviour, report it to police immediately.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
