TWO men have been charged in connection with a vandalism and theft spree at Weinam Creek ferry terminal last month.
Redland Bay station officer-in-charge Acting Senior Sergeant Graham Staib said police found property that had been reported stolen when they responded to reports of a disturbance at a house.
Police will allege in court that they were shown items like a battery pack and binoculars, reported stolen during the Weinam Creek car park theft spree, at the house.
Acting Senior Sergeant Staib said two Redland Bay men, aged 18 and 20, were each charged with two counts of wilful damage and three counts of unlawful entry.
The 20-year-old was also charged with one count of stealing.
Both are to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court on August 16.
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Police believe the vandalism and theft spree happened overnight on Sunday, June 17.
At least nine vehicles had windows smashed and a car was pushed onto its side.
At least four people had reported property stolen during the incident.
One car owner said her driver’s window was smashed and the sun roof left cracked.
Jumper cables and a gold necklace were taken, with other cars also rummaged through.
Acting Senior Sergeant Staib said the matter was still under investigation by the police’s criminal investigation branch at Cleveland.
“Police believe more people may have been involved (and are) following up with other suspects.”
Acting Senior Sergeant Staib said Redland Bay police were often kept busy with property crimes at the ferry terminal car park.
Queensland Police Service data reveals 18 unlawful car entries and thefts from vehicles in the Redland Bay policing district were reported in June.
Islanders have long voiced concerns over a lack of CCTV at Weinam Creek parking.
Redland City Council is set to debate a security camera policy for the Redlands on Wednesday, July 25.
Anyone with information should contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
