On Friday, May 10 a 28-year-old man was arrested as the result of an investigation into the alleged graffiti and wilful damage of businesses and police vehicles over a four-week period.
Police arrested the man around 2.30pm on Binnington Esplanade. When arrested, it will be alleged the man was in possession of a handmade hand gun and a quantity of cash.
It is also alleged, the man, from South Mackay, was also involved in the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle on the May 5 that resulted in ramming of two police vehicles and a number of private vehicles on Nebo Road.
The man is expected to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court today on multiple charges including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, wilful damage, obstructing police and breaches of bail.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
