Community & Business
30 January, 2025
Crime blitz nabs 14
FOURTEEN young people have been charged with 39 offences by detectives from the Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch following a property crime operation which ended on 17 January.
On 13 January, a 15-year-old Mareeba boy was charged following the alleged theft of a Mazda BT-50 from a Kowa Street address on 7 January. It is further alleged the boy was involved in various property offences dating back to August 2024.
He was charged with six counts of breach of bail, two counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence, and one count each of enter premises and commit indictable offence, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, wilful damage, and driving of a motor vehicle without a driver licence, obstruct police officer and possess by night instrument of house breaking.
A 16-year-old Mareeba girl was arrested on 12 January in relation to multiple offences, including the alleged theft of a Mitsubishi Pajero on 28 December.
Another 16-year-old Mareeba girl was arrested on 17 January in relation to multiple offences. It is alleged she gained entry to a parked vehicle at a Doyle Street venue by smashing a window, before stealing items from inside.
She was charged with five counts of breach of bail and one count of enter premises and commit indictable offence.
A further 11 young people were issued Notices to Appear or were dealt with under the Youth Justice Act in relation to 19 other property and traffic offences.
Detective Acting Sergeant Derek Hicks from the Tablelands Criminal Investigation Branch said as a result of the operation, 53 matters were investigated and finalised.
