Townsville District Police have charged 101 people with 233 charges during the first month of Operation Yankee Forge.
Of those charged, there were 60 adults on 106 charges with 41 juveniles on 117 charges.
Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing APM launched Operation Yankee Forge in Cairns on 27 February, continuing the work of local police conducting high-visibility patrols and targeting high harm offending in the region.
The highly visible operation will focus on targeting unlawful use, robbery and unlawful entry offences, with officers focused on preventing, disrupting and investigating crime.
Between 10pm on 15 March and 12.45am on 16 March, it is alleged unknown offenders have forced entry to a property on Arthur Street, Aitkenvale and stolen keys to grey Ford Ranger.
The Ford was located about 3.40pm on 16 March near the corner of Thuringowa Drive and Dalrymple Road.
Following investigations, a 27-year-old South Townsville man was taken into custody.
He has been charged with three offences including one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, driving of a motor vehicle without a drivers licence and assault person over 60.
He first appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court on 18 March and has been remanded in custody to reappear on 20 April.
Investigations are ongoing.
A 19-year-old man has been charged following an armed robbery incident at Ayr on 30 March.
It will be alleged about 3am a 42-year-old Ayr woman was walking along Edward Street when she was approached by a 19-year-old Home Hill man who demanded the woman's money and personal belongings, at knife point, before fleeing on a bicycle.
About 12.30pm police located the 19-year-old man and took him into custody.
He has been charged with one count of robbery armed and is expected to appear before Townsville Magistrates Court today, 31 March.
Three people have been charged following an alleged break and enter at Burdell on 29 March.
It will be alleged between 12am and 1.40pm a number of offenders have gained entry to a Cato Street address and stolen a red Nissan x-trail which was located about 4.50pm at an address on Kittyhawk Crescent, Kirwan.
Following investigations three people have been charged.
A 17-year-old Vincent girl has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and appeared in Townsville Childrens Court on 30 March.
A 18-year-old Kirwan woman was charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, driving without a licence and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
She is next expected to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court today, 31 March.
A 16-year-old Vincent girl has been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and one count of stealing.
She appeared in Townsville Childrens Court on 30 March.
Investigations are ongoing.
Townsville District Officer Chief Superintendent Chris Lawson said Operation Yankee Forge is a statewide and local led commitment to target anyone causing harm to the community.
"The results in Townsville showcase the exceptional work being done by local officers in collaboration with specialist units.
"An example of specialist capabilities supporting local police was over the weekend when the mounted unit visited Townsville, enhancing high-visibility patrols across public areas and the Safe Night District.
"While Operation Forge is centrally coordinated it is locally-led, with operations leveraging the knowledge and experience of our Townsville officers who know their community best.
"Our officers will continue disrupting and preventing crime through intelligence-driven, high visibility and covert tactics.
"We are grateful to the community for their continued support in our efforts to disrupt property offending, and remind them to stay alert, report suspicious behaviour and take practical steps to protect their homes and neighbourhoods," said Chief Superintendent Lawson.
Quote these reference numbers: QP2600622112, QP2600619687, QP2600618699, QP2600503232
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