Detectives from the Emerald Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged two men in relation to property offences in December last year.
It will be alleged around 1.15am on December 3, a stolen Toyota Landcruiser deliberately rammed through the front of a shop within a shopping centre on Capricornia Highway and Codenwarra Road in Emerald.
It will be further alleged there was extensive damage caused to the shopping centre and business within the complex and a large quantity of items were stolen before the offender fled the scene on foot.
Following extensive investigations, a 38-year-old Lockyer Waters man was arrested by Acacia Ridge police on behalf of Emerald CIB detectives on February 26, in relation to an arrest warrant for the incident.
Further investigations also established the 38-year-old man was also responsible for an earlier burglary of a premises on Small Street in Emerald on July 27, 2024, where a large safe was stolen.
He has been charged with one count each of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, enter premises and commit indictable offence by break, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
He has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear before the Emerald Magistrates Court on March 11.
Investigators also identified a 36-year-old Duaringa man who was allegedly involved.
He has been charged with one count each of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, enter premises and commit indictable offence by break, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possessing/acquiring restricted items, and failure to take reason care and precautions in respect of syringe or needle.
The 36-year-old man is due to appear before the Emerald Magistrates Court on March 28.
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Appeal for information: Break and enter, Emerald – Rockhampton
