A man police wish to speak with following a number of alleged break and enters, dangerous operation of motor vehicle and arson incidents between Bowen and Sarina has been arrested in Ayr, Queensland Police say.
The 29-year-old man was taken into custody yesterday afternoon following the execution of a search warrant on an Irving Street residence.
The man attempted to flee the scene however was arrested by attending officers after a short foot chase.
It will be alleged that whilst in the Townsville district, the man committed a number of offences including the theft of a vehicle on the evening of January 6 from a business on Bird Street, Ayr.
Police located the burnt out vehicle on Ferguson Road on January 7.
It will be further alleged around 4am on January 7 a hotel on Drysdale Street, Brandon was broken into and had cash, alcohol and cigarettes stolen as well as the attempted theft of a safe.
Around the same time another business on Drysdale Street was also broken into and a number items including gardening equipment was allegedly stolen.
A 29-year-old South Mackay man has been charged with three counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence by break, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, arson of a motor vehicle, obstruct police and possession of dangerous drugs.
He is due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court this morning.
Mackay police will speak with the man in relation to a further 39 alleged offences over the last two weeks, including the theft of a grey Mustang from Proserpine on January 4.
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