24 Charges Laid In Bowen Police Operation

Seven people are facing 24 charges after police targeted a string of alleged break-ins, thefts and other offences across Bowen.

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Bowen Criminal Investigation Branch Detectives, assisted by Whitsunday Tactical Crime Squad Officers, executed several search warrants as part of Operation Mackay Essence in late July.

Officers also conducted 43 street checks and 383 roadside breath and drug tests as part of the crackdown.

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One of those arrested was a 22-year-old Bowen man accused of committing several offences across the area between 16th - 22nd July.

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Police allege the man entered a Champion Street facility on 17th July and stole a vehicle, before attempting to enter a Don Street business the following day. On 21st July, he is suspected of entering a Linley Street hotel and stole tools, a firearm and ammunition, before a further alleged break-in at a Peter Delemothe Road business on 22nd July.  

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The 22-year-old faces multiple charges, including entering premises, willful damage, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing a firearm or ammunition. He remains in custody and is due before Bowen Magistrates Court on 1st September.  

A separate investigation saw a 20-year-old Bowen man charged over several alleged incidents between 16th and 21st June involving stolen fuel, a trailer and other property, as well as the alleged unlawful entry of a Linley Street premises.  

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He faces two counts of stealing, along with one count each of stealing a vehicle and entering a dwelling with intent and is due before Bowen Magistrates Court on 18th August.

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