Police have charged a man following the theft of dozens of right shoes from a business in Kenmore on July 7.
Around 7.30pm, police allege a man entered a shopping centre on Brookfield Road and removed 53 right-footed shoes, which had been stored together in the middle of a shared commercial space.
Following investigations by Indooroopilly Criminal Investigation Branch, a 49-year-old Mount Gravatt East man was arrested at Broadbeach last night, July 17, and charged with one count of enter premises and commit indictable offence.
He is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court today, July 18.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brendan Blyth from Indooroopilly CIB said the unique nature of the theft helped investigators quickly identify the alleged offender.
"It's not every day you come across a case involving the theft of 53 right shoes. While the incident may be a bit unique and different in nature, it's a reminder that our officers take all reports seriously," Detective Senior Sergeant Blyth said.
"Thanks to good CCTV coverage and assistance from the public, we were able to locate the shoes and return them to the business."
All of the stolen shoes have now been recovered and returned to the store.
Quote this reference number: QP2501199901
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