ON THE BEAT 24 December

Crime Watch In Mackay

Police seek assistance following the theft of a motorcycle in Blacks Beach

A motorcycle was stolen from the driveway of a residence on Aquatic Place, Blacks Beach, between 6pm on 11 December and 5am on December 12th.

The stolen motorcycle is a white and orange coloured 2019 model KTM 390 Duke motorcycle, registration number 5BP94. Anyone who might have information about the current location of the stolen motorcycle, or the offence itself, is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible.

High Speed Incident in Nebo
A 23 year old man from Slade Point has been stopped by police for an alleged high speed incident at 6.49pm on December 10th 2025 on the Peak Downs Highway at Oxford (Nebo).

During mobile speed enforcement patrols, Police recorded the alleged speed of a Hyundai Hatchback was checked to be 147 kilometres an hour in a 100 kilometre an hour speed zone.

Police stopped the Hyundai and spoke to the 23 year old alleged driver.
He was subsequently issued with an infringement notice to the value of $1,919 resulting in the loss of 8 demerit points and a drivers licence suspension period of 6 months.

Man charged for driving under the influence in Paget
A 37 year old man was arrested and charged after an alleged incident on December 8th at 11pm in which he was caught driving his Holden Sedan erratically.

Officers gave a breath test which brought back a positive reading, therein being arrested and charged with driving a vehicle under the influence of liquor. The matter will be heard in the Mackay Magistrates Court on January 5th, 2026.

Release of CCTV footage of armed robbery in Moranbah
Police have released CCTV vision in an appeal for information to identify a person who could assist investigations into an armed robbery incident in Moranbah on October 17th.

Investigations indicate around 7am, a man entered a tobacco store on Town Square Avenue, allegedly armed with a knife. The man then allegedly threatened an employee before leaving the scene on foot with a quantity of cash.

The man was observed fleeing the scene in a silver VE Holden Commodore Sedan, with Queensland registration plates 646YDC, with a driver in a hi-vis shirt heading eastbound on Belyando Avenue at around 7.03am before travelling towards the Peak Downs Highway.

Investigators are appealing to witnesses, or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from between 6am and 8am on Town Square Avenue, Griffin Street, Batchelor Parade, and Belyando Avenue, or anyone who has observed the Commodore Sedan, to contact police.

Refer to police reference number QP2501872563.

Ongoing missing person case in West Mackay

Police are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of 71-year-old Wayne Pedro Morseu, who was first reported missing to police on November 10th.

Wayne is described First Nations, with a slim build, grey hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts or information about Wayne is urged to contact police immediately.

Refer to police reference number QP2502035864.

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