Detectives from the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man following an extensive investigation into property offences committed across the Gold Coast, Logan, Brisbane, and Ipswich.
The investigation formed part of Operation Yankee Forge, an ongoing proactive policing initiative targeting high-harm and repeat property offenders.
Police will allege the man was responsible for multiple crimes committed during April and May, involving break and enter offences, vehicle thefts and stealing offences across South East Queensland.
On 4 June, detectives from Gold Coast CIB, with assistance from Ipswich Property Crime Unit and Ipswich Tactical Crime Squad officers, executed a search warrant at a home on McDonald Street at Dinmore.
During the search, police allegedly located and seized stolen property, licence plates and a white Volkswagen Golf.
The man was not present at the address at the time; however, police continued investigations and subsequently identified him travelling in a vehicle in the Goodna area.
Police tracked the man to a Brassall address where officers conducted a coordinated operation. It will be alleged the man attempted to flee on foot before being arrested a short time later.
A 24-year-old Heritage Park man has been charged with 54 offences, including 29 counts of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, 12 counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence, three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and nine counts of stealing.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear at Ipswich Magistrates Court on 6 July.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Quote these reference numbers: QP2601066935, QP2601067117, QP2601067400
Operation Yankee Forge is a six-month, district-led, statewide initiative targeting high-harm and high-volume offences, including unlawful use of motor vehicles, unlawful entry and robbery.
The operation will enhance policing activities across Queensland to reduce victim numbers and strengthen community safety.
Police regions, supported by specialist squads, will undertake coordinated disruption activities across the state. Police will target high-harm offenders and work closely with partner agencies to ensure offenders are held accountable. With a strong focus on crime prevention, police will be highly visible as they prevent, disrupt and investigate offending, with particular emphasis on unlawful use, robbery and unlawful entry.
The operation will be locally led and centrally coordinated, leveraging the knowledge and experience of officers who know their communities best.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
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