Walloon property crime
Rosewood Police Station OIC Sgt Travis Ehrich said that unfortunately, Walloon has seen a spike in property crime offences occurring over the previous few months.
“The reports suggest that the vast majority of these offences are, sneak breaks which means that opportunistic offenders are taking advantage of vehicles that are left unlocked on the street or in the driveway,” he said.
“On several occasions the victim’s wallet, electronic devices or high-value tools were stolen from unlocked vehicles overnight and into the early hours of the morning.
“Closed Circuit Television footage that has been collected so far shows two young male offenders to have entered an unlocked vehicle and then used the garage remote to access the dwelling on Fyfe Street, Walloon.
“If you see any suspicious persons moving around the Walloon area in the late night or early morning times, please report it immediately.
“Please make it as difficult as possible for these thieves to steal your hard-earned property by locking your vehicles and dwellings and keeping valuable items secured out of sight.
“And if you have CCTV installed at your dwelling and are willing to share it with police, please get in contact with Rosewood police so you can be added to the database allowing a quick reference of local CCTV to assist with investigations.”
In court
Burglary charges
On November 3, after a protracted investigation, police from Rosewood and the Ipswich Property Crime Team arrested two males and a female in relation to a property crime series involving multiple burglaries, vehicle thefts and frauds which had occurred in the Walloon, Rosewood and Pine Mountain areas.
A Booval man, 23, was arrested and charged with 21 offences including burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and assaulting a police officer.
A Blackstone man, 23, was arrested and charged with 16 offences including burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
Both men were remanded in custody to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court.
Seven offences
A Haigslea woman, 18, was charged with seven offences including trespassing, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and fraud and was bailed to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court.
Weapons charge
On November 7, a Grandchester man, 48, was issued a notice to appear for dangerous conduct with a weapon.
Police will allege that the man confronted two telecommunications company employees with a firearm while they were engaged in their employment at the man’s rural property.
The man will appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court.
Assault
On November 12, police from Rosewood charged a Rosewood man, 43, with assault occasioning bodily harm while armed, after receiving a report that another Rosewood man, 25, had been assaulted.
Police will allege that after an afternoon of drinking the 43-year-old man became engaged in an argument with the victim and armed himself with a large sharpening stone before striking the victim in the face.
The man was arrested and bailed to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court.
Theft
On November 13, Rosewood police received reports of the theft by a man of a fire extinguisher from a Muirlea address and a man having attended the carpark of the Walloon IGA who stole a spare tyre from a vehicle parked in the carpark.
Investigations conducted by Rosewood police identified that the same person was responsible and was driving a stolen white Mercedes vehicle.
Theft and drugs
A Booval man, 33, was arrested on November 14 in Carina and was charged with 11 offences including stealing, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possessing drugs and possession of a knife in public.
The man was remanded in custody to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court. He was located in possession of further wheels and tyres suspected of being stolen and if you suspect one of these is yours and was stolen on November 13 or 14 then contact Rosewood Police with a description.
New Police Officers
Following the recent promotions of Rosewood police officers, Senior Constable Troy Moxly and Constable Courtney Purvis, the Rosewood police station has welcomed Senior Constable Kate Franklin and Constable Darien Gough.
Both officers come with a wealth of experience and strong ties to the Rosewood area.
Rosewood Station Counter Hours
Rosewood Station’s Administration Officer, Cheryl, will be present during the usual hours of Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.
P: 3437 2670 E: Rosewood.Station@police.qld.gov.au
