Attempted stealing charge, Pleystowe
A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to steal copper cabling at Pleystowe early this morning.
It will be alleged around 2.45am a man has cut his way through a fence to enter a yard at a Formosas Road premises. The man has then allegedly attempted to cut copper cable from spools within yard before being disturbed by the arrival of police.
A police dog squad team conducted a search of the area and located a man hiding in long grass. It will be alleged the man pushed at the police dog and was subsequently bitten before being arrested.
The man was treated for minor injuries.
A 36-year-old Mackay man has been charged with enter premises and commit indictable offence, attempted stealing, possess thing and assault police. He is expected to appear at the Mackay Magistrates Court on June 27 (Monday)
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