Upper Mount Gravatt Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a teenager following an alleged attempted break and enter in Gumdale early this morning, 1 April.
At 12.30am, police received reports of a group allegedly attempting to break into an address on Nichols Street.
Upon police arrival, the group allegedly fled in a white Toyota Prado which had been stolen from a burglary in Rubicon Crescent in Kuraby on 30 March.
Shortly afterwards, responding officers successfully deployed a Tyre Deflation Device.
The vehicle continued travelling along the Pacific Motorway near Rochedale South, where it will be alleged a person was observed hanging out of the vehicle's window.
Shortly after 2am, the vehicle stopped on Ironwood Street in Crestmead and the occupants fled on foot, with police arresting a 15-year-old Crestmead boy nearby.
The teenager has since been charged with two counts of attempted enter dwelling with intent, and one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, enter dwelling and commit and receiving tainted property.
His police bail was refused, and he is expected to appear before Beenleigh Magistrates Court today, 1 April.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone with information or vision that may assist ongoing investigations is encouraged to contact police.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP2600634967
Operation Yankee Forge is a six-month, district-led, statewide initiative targeting high-harm and high-volume offences, including unlawful use of motor vehicles, unlawful entry and robbery.
The operation will enhance policing activities across Queensland to reduce victim numbers and strengthen community safety.
Police regions, supported by specialist squads, will undertake coordinated disruption activities across the state. Police will target high-harm offenders and work closely with partner agencies to ensure offenders are held accountable. With a strong focus on crime prevention, police will be highly visible as they prevent, disrupt and investigate offending, with particular emphasis on unlawful use, robbery and unlawful entry.
The operation will be locally led and centrally coordinated, leveraging the knowledge and experience of officers who know their communities best.
