CAN YOU HELP POLICE IDENTIFY THIS PERSON?
Mackay Detectives are investigating a theft that allegedly occurred at about 1.35pm on January 26 at a business on Victoria Street in Mackay City.
Police allege that a man entered the business at that time and stole alcohol.
Senior Sergeant Steve Smith said, “as he was leaving the business, the man allegedly said he was in possession of a gun.
“The man allegedly left in a dark blue hatchback.”
Police believe the pictured person may be able to assist them with their enquiries.
Anyone with information or who may have CCTV footage or dashcam footage is urged to contact police.
Reference number: QP2400147008
Mackay Detectives would like to speak to this man regarding an alleged theft from a Victoria Street business. Image supplied: Mackay Police
STOLEN CAR FOUND BURNT OUT
At about 4:00pm on January 28, a car was stolen from where it had been parked on Cabbage Tree Road in Andergrove.
The stolen car was a white coloured 2000 model Nissan Patrol.
Police reported that the keys to the Nissan Patrol had been missing for several days prior to the theft happening.
The Nissan was found at about 11:40pm on the same day on the Old Hillsborough Road in Mount Jukes.
It had been burnt out and destroyed by fire.
Anyone who might have information about either the theft or the vehicle arson is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible. The police report number to refer to is QP2400162794.
It is not uncommon for thieves to return to an address where they have stolen car keys from in an effort to find the car linked to the keys.
Police are urging car owners to store their keys in secure and out of sight locations, especially during night time hours.
SHED BREAK IN LEADS TO THEFT OF TOOLS IN SHOAL POINT
Between 6:00pm on January 27 and 7:00am on January 28, police reported that someone had gained entry into a shed at a block (construction site) on Waterside Blvd in Shoal Point.
The police statement said that the shed door and locking mechanism had been damaged to gain entry.
“Once inside the shed, a search resulted in the theft of a large quantity of Milwaukee and Makita tools,” the statement read.
Anyone who may have information about this matter is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible. Police report number QP2400156814.
Property offenders have heavily targeted the theft of tools from sheds, garages and vehicles in the recent past.
Police are encouraging residents to secure their tools as best as possible and also to report any suspicious activity that they may witness - at any time of the day.
