Property offences targeted in Mount Isa
Mount Isa Police are currently conducting a five-week operation targeting recidivist property offenders and property related offences within the District.
Officers from the Mount Isa Criminal Investigation Branch, Child Protection and Investigation Unit, and Tactical Crime Squad commenced Operation North Mantra yesterday, and the operation will conclude on January 27, 2016.
Officer in Charge of Mount Isa Criminal Investigation Branch, Detective Senior Sergeant Alex McBroom said the first day of the operation was a major success, with five people charged with a total of 35 offences.
A 19-year-old Mount Isa man was charged with three counts of burglary and commit indictable offence and two counts of trespass. He is due to appear in the Mount Isa Magistrates Court on January 11, 2016.
A 13-year-old boy was charged with one count of burglary and commit indictable offence. He is due to appear in the Mount Isa Magistrates Court on January 19, 2016.
An 11-year-old boy was charged with one count each of wilful damage, enter premises and commit indictable offence, and trespass. He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
A 14-year-old boy was charged with eight counts of attempt enter premises with intent, five counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence, two counts of burglary and commit indictable offence, and one count each of trespass, stealing, enter dwelling with intent, and attempt enter dwelling with intent. He is due to appear in the Mount Isa Magistrates Court today.
A 14-year-old boy was charged with four counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence, and one count each of burglary and commit indictable offence and attempt enter premises and commit indictable offence. He is due to appear in the Mount Isa Magistrates Court today.
“All members of the community can help their local police by reporting any suspicious behaviour and improving their security. Residents can’t afford to be complacent about their home and personal security,” Detective Senior Sergeant McBroom said.
“Simple things like making sure your doors and windows are locked at all times, your vehicle is secured, and all valuables are placed out of clear sight can help to minimize the risk of being a victim of property crime.
“Car keys should be well hidden and not left in plain view, and spare keys should not be left inside your vehicle,” Detective Senior Sergeant McBroom said.
All residents are encouraged to take a few minutes to conduct a home security audit to improve their home, vehicle, and personal security:
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/homeSecurity/Homesecurityauditchecklistandfactsheet.htm
For more information on crime prevention and security, go to: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/homeSecurity/default.htm
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.
