Police have charged two people following investigations into two emergency service vehicles that were reported stolen from a fire brigade in Winfield on 15 July.
Around 8am, entry was allegedly gained to the Rocky Point Road property where two vehicles as well as a large amount of equipment including radios, computers and tools were stolen.
Two bags with alleged stolen property were located in a river around 7.10am on 16 July.
Police then attended a Settlement Road property in Horse Camp on 17 July to make enquiries about a single vehicle traffic crash during the night prior.
At this property, police located one of the stolen vehicles damaged, a white Mazda BT50, and various items of stolen property (electronic, medical, chemical, safety and uniform).
A 28-year-old Svensson Heights man has been charged with two counts of receiving tainted property, unlawful use of motor vehicle, stealing, and driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence.
He appeared in Bundaberg Magistrates Court on 18 July.
A 28-year-old Avenell Heights woman has been charged with one count each of receiving tainted property and entering premises and committing indictable offence by break.
She is expected to appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court on 4 August.
Investigations are ongoing and police continue to appeal for public assistance to locate a yellow Nissan Patrol, as well as a number of equipment, including radios, computers and tools.
Investigators are appealing to the public to report any sightings of the vehicles to police.
Anyone with dashcam footage of the Rocky Point Road at Winfield area on 15 July, between 7am and 8am, is also urged to contact police.
Earlier: Stolen emergency services vehicles, Bundaberg – Queensland Police News
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