Townsville detectives have charged 11 young people following extensive investigations into three stolen-vehicle related incidents in the Townsville area.
Six young people have been charged, in relation to an allegedly stolen Nissan Navara which allegedly crashed into a motorcyclist on Riverway Drive at Condon on October 24.
The rider, a 27-year-old Kelso man, sustained fractures to his left leg and was transported to Townsville University Hospital for treatment.
The occupants of the Nissan Navara, which was allegedly stolen from Thuringowa Central on October 24, allegedly fled the scene and were arrested a short time later.
A 12-year-old Annandale boy, the alleged driver of the vehicle, was charged with one count each of enter premises, enter premises with intent and two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle on October 25.
He was remanded in custody and has since been further charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driver fail to remain at scene and render assistance and driving without a licence.
He is due to appear before Townsville Children on November 21.
A 17-year-old Kelso boy, a 15-year-old Pimlico boy, 13-year-old South Townsville girl and 12-year-old Kelso Boy have all been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. The 17-year-old boy had his police bail denied.
A 14-year-old Kelso girl had been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count of stealing and was due to appear before Townsville Childrens Court yesterday, November 16.
In an unrelated incident, a 14-year-old Wulguru girl was yesterday arrested and charged in relation to an alleged robbery in Rosslea on November 14.
It will be alleged two females approached an 80-year-old woman at her home in Hermit Park and asked for assistance.
The woman drove the two people before coming to a stop on Love Lane at Rosslea where it will be alleged the woman was pushed out of the driver’s seat and the Kia Cerato stolen.
The 80-year-old woman sustained abrasions to her left arm and leg.
Police yesterday located a 14-year-old Wulguru girl at Aitkenvale, where she was taken into custody.
The 14-year-old girl has been charged with one count each of enter premises and commit indictable offence, robbery, stealing and three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Police refused bail, and she will appear before Townsville Childrens Court today. Her police bail was denied.
Investigations are continuing to locate the Kia Cerato and the second female involved.
In a third incident, police have charged four young people in relation to a Mazda BT50 allegedly stolen from Condon on October 30.
The vehicle was intercepted at Hermit Park yesterday, with a tyre deflation device successfully deployed and four occupants taken into custody.
A 14-year-old Kelso girl has been charged with two counts of stealing and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Police denied bail and she was expected to appear before Townsville Children’s Court on November 16.
An 11-year-old Oonoonba boy has been charged with two counts of stealing and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Police denied his bail to appear before Townsville Children’s Court today.
A 13-year-old Poynter boy and 13-year-old South Townsville girl were both charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He was expected to appear before Townsville Children’s Court on November 16, the girl is expected before court today.
Detective Inspector Jason Shepherd said these arrests are an example of the commitment of police to seek justice for victims and to keep the community safe.
“Our top priority will always be the safety of the Townsville community, and we will take action against any person who repeatedly commits offences and puts the public at risk,” Detective Inspector Shepherd said.
“Police have arrested 1,102 people on 4,082 charges so far this year in a property crime crackdown under Operation Victor Fastback – 816 of those arrests were young people, charged on 2966 offences.”
“Police thank the community for their support as we continue to ensure a proactive presence in the community to deter, prevent and take action against offending.”
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