Property And Arson Offences, Morningside

Police have charged a 33-year-old Carina Heights man following a series of alleged property and arson offences in Morningside on 6 February.

Between 12.30am and 3.45am, it will be alleged the man targeted several vehicles in a public carpark near a sports facility on Col Gardner Drive.

Police will further allege the man damaged smashed windows and stole property from the vehicles, before he allegedly rammed the front gates of the facility to gain access to the secured grounds.

The man then allegedly broke into another vehicle, stole golf clubs and set the vehicle alight.

Following investigations, officers from Dutton Park Criminal Investigation Branch and Upper Mount Gravatt Tactical Crime Squad executed a search warrant at a Carina Heights address on 11 February, where it is alleged stolen property and the vehicle involved were located,

One man was taken into custody and been charged with multiple offences including enter premises and commit, enter premises with intent, wilful damage, and arson.

He was remanded in custody and is due to reappear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 2 March.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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