Monday 30 November 2009

Crime Stoppers update

In partnership with the Cairns District Crime Prevention office, CairnsBlog brings you Crime Stoppers update.

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Cairns Police on 40307000 or Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or Crime Stoppers 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.


Unlawful entry to motor vehicles, Whiterock: Police are again warning motorists to avoid leaving valuables in vehicles after thieves smashed the window of a sedan which was parked outside a Progress Road shopping centre on Thursday evening. A handbag containing cash, a Nokia mobile phone and a Blackberry phone was stolen as a result of the offence.

In a second similar offence, thieves smashed the window of a 4WD which was parked outside a Toogood Road unit complex. The incident occurred at about 3pm on Saturday. A handbag containing a purse and personal items was stolen as a result of the incident.

Man charged with multiple property offences: Edmonton detectives have charged a 17-year-old Edmonton man with five counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, six counts of stealing, one count of willful damage and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on December 16.

Burglary, Port Douglas: Police are investigating a break-in that occurred at a St Andrews Close unit early on Friday morning. Thieves entered the unit via an unlocked door and stole an Apple iphone and cigarettes. Police would like to remind residents of the importance of securing their doors and windows when going to bed or leaving their homes. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Cairns Police on 40307000 or Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Woman arrested for wilful damage, Cairns City: A 21-year-old Manoora woman has been arrested for allegedly throwing a bottle at a vehicle causing the rear window to smash after arguing with the passenger of the vehicle. The offence occurred shortly before 10pm on Saturday evening on McLeod Street. The woman was charged with wilful damage and is due to appear at the Cairns Magistrates Court on December 16.

Stealing from rear patio, Mooroobool: Police are asking residents to take appropriate measures to secure items around the house after a quantity of alcohol was stolen from a beer fridge along with a set of house keys at a Marigold Close residence over the weekend. The offence occurred sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Cairns Police on 40307000 or Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Man arrested for stealing backpack, Cairns City: Cairns police have charged a 40-year-old Townsville man with stealing following an incident at a Cairns nightclub earlier this morning. It is alleged the man stole a backpack from a patron. He is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court later this month.

Man arrested for drink driving, Smithfield: Police have charged a 30-year-old Smithfield man with drink driving (UIL) after he allegedly returned a blood alcohol concentration of 0.179 per cent. The man was arrested for driving on Cheviot Street around 2am, following information from the public. The man had his license suspended and is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on December 15.

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