Detectives from the Organised Crime Gangs Group have released footage of a vehicle and man who may be able to assist with ongoing investigations into the arson of a Heritage Park home in July.
On Saturday July 20 at approximately 9.30am, emergency services were called to a fire at a Kelsal Court address.
The property was significantly damaged by the deliberately lit fire. No one was home at the time of the fire.
CCTV captures a man arrive at the property in a white Toyota Corolla hatchback and walk from the vehicle to the home with a green jerry can. Moments later smoke and fire can be seen coming from the building as the man runs back to the vehicle and drives off.
Investigators will allege the arson is linked to an earlier attempted robbery by three men at a neighbouring property on Thursday July 11 at approximately 11.45pm.
Investigations to date led detectives from Maxima to identify two men who are alleged to be involved in the robbery.
On Saturday August 24 a 26-year-old Broadbeach man, and alleged member of the Comanchero OMCG, was arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a unit complex in Broadbeach. During the search police located ammunition, a large sum of cash and drugs. The man was charged with attempted enter dwelling with intent by break at night whilst armed in company damages property, affray, disturbing religious worship/assault officiator, possessing dangerous drugs, dealing in proceeds of crime worth $10,000 or more, authority required to possess explosives. He appeared in the Southport Magistrates Court yesterday, August 26.
As a result of further investigations and a forensic search of a vehicle that was seized from the Broadbeach property, police located a concealed loaded firearm and large amounts of cash. The 26-year-old man was arrested at the Southport Watchhouse and charged with unlawful possession of weapons category D/H/R weapon (COA short firearm in public), dealing in proceeds of crime worth $10,000 or more and unauthorised possession of explosives. The man is expected to re-appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
On August 11 a 30-year-old man, and alleged member of the Comanchero OMCG, was arrested and charged with attempted enter dwelling with intent by break at night whilst armed in company damages property and unlicenced driving. He appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 12 August 2024 and was remanded in custody.
Police are continuing to investigate and are appealing to anyone who may have or have information in relation to the arson on July 20 and robbery on July 11 in Heritage Park to contact police.
