Arson charges, Hervey Bay
Police have charged three men last week following investigations into an alleged arson offence that occurred on June 22 at Hervey Bay.
Police will allege a 28-year-old man counselled two other men to deliberately light a fire in a Boat Harbour Drive automotive business, which occurred at around 10.50pm and damaged three shops.
Police will further allege a fraudulent insurance claim was made in relation to the fire.
As part of this investigation police searched a Hervey Bay address on August 18 and allegedly located a quantity of documents and illicit steroids.
Following the search a 28-year-old Hervey Bay man was charged with three counts of arson, one count of fraud and one count of possession of a dangerous drug. He is due to re-appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on October 2.
A 34-year-old Park Ridge man and a 37-year-old Capalaba man have each been charged with three counts of arson and one count of fraud. The Capalaba man is due to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court September 16 and the Park Ridge man is due to appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on September 4.
Investigations are continuing with police appealing for anyone who believes they may have information about this matter to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
