Looting charges, Ingham
Three boys have been charged with stealing from a flood affected business in Ingham.
A Herbert Street business had a smashed front glass panel and property stolen, including cash and stationery, between midnight on April 13 and 7am on April 14.
The business was closed due to flooding.
A 16-year-old boy from Ingham has been charged with enter premises with intent and steal by looting.
A 16-year-old boy also from Ingham has been charged with enter premises with intent and steal by looting.
A 13-year-old boy from Forrest Beach has been charged with enter premises with intent and steal by looting.
The State Disaster Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said the Queensland Police Service has a zero approach to looting in times of disaster.
“It is very disappointing that in times of disaster some people attempt to take advantage of another person’s misfortune.
“The QPS will not tolerate looters and are constantly vigilant in order to prevent and where necessary capture these opportunists,” he said.
The trio will appear in the Ingham Children’s Court at a later date.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.
