Police have charged a teenage boy following investigations into alleged anti-social behaviour and wilful damage incidents at Runaway Bay on 14 May.
It will be alleged that at approximately 5pm, a group of teenagers riding non-compliant e-bikes caused damage to sporting fields and public amenities at a sports precinct on Oxley Drive.
It is further alleged the group engaged in anti-social behaviour, interfering with members of the public and disrupting the safe use of a community space, and continued behaviours when Police arrived.
Following investigations, police executed a search warrant at a Paradise Point address on 15 May.
A 13-year-old Paradise Point boy has been charged with multiple offences including serious assault police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, wilful damage, public nuisance, and traffic-related offences.
He is due to appear before the Southport Childrens Court on 27 May.
Investigations into the involvement of other persons remain ongoing.
Police continue to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage to come forward.
Police are reminding the community that anti-social behaviour in public spaces and damage to public assets have a significant impact on community safety and will be actively addressed through ongoing enforcement and investigative action by Police.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) remains committed to community safety and promoting the safe and lawful use of personal mobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters.
Officers regularly conduct proactive patrols and enforcement operations targeting dangerous riding behaviour, anti-social activity, and the unlawful use of modified or non-compliant devices.
Riders who operate modified or non-compliant devices place themselves, pedestrians, and other road users at significant risk of serious injury.
Police are also encouraging parents and guardians to familiarise themselves with the rules and regulations surrounding e-bikes and other personal mobility devices and to have conversations with young riders about responsible and lawful behaviour.
For more information on riding e-bikes: https://streetsmarts.initiatives.qld.gov.au/electric-bikes/
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.
