A 15-year-old boy is one of two people charged after allegedly being involved in eight break and enters around Yeppoon CBD this week.
Police say the shopfronts of an Anzac Parade restaurant, a butcher on Arthur Street and six James Street businesses were smashed during the pair’s alleged crime spree.
“A 24-year-old man has been charged with seven counts of enter with intent, eight counts of break and enter, two counts of attempted break and enter and one count each of stealing, wilful damage and contravene direction,” Queensland Police said in a statement.
“A 15-year-old boy has been charged with eight counts of enter with intent, six counts of break and enter, two counts of wilful damage and one count each of threatening violence, stealing, trespass and public nuisance.“
The Koongal man is scheduled to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court today.
The teenager, also from Koongal is due to appear in the Rockhampton Children’s Court this month.
“Anyone with vision of any of the incidents or who has further information is urged to contact police,” QPS said.
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.
