Townsville police continue to condemn reckless behaviour after two vehicles were stolen then set alight this morning.
Police are investigating two separate incidents involving two stolen cars which were later found alight at North Ward and Bushland Beach.
Around 4.10am, a white Hyundai Tucson was reported stolen from Georgina Street, Wulguru, following a break-in.
Around 5.30am, police were called to a vehicle fire at Redpath Street, North Ward, and located the stolen Hyundai well ablaze.
In a separate incident, at around 10.40am, police attempted to intercept a stolen silver Audi on Eyre Street, North Ward. The Audi hit the bulbar of the police car, causing minor damage before speeding off along Bundock Street. The officers in the vehicle were not physically injured.
The Audi had earlier been stolen from a residence at The Esplanade, Belgian Gardens, between 2pm on January 30 and 1pm on February 1. It was located around 11.25am on fire at Bushland Beach.
Townsville District Officer, Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon, has condemned the behaviour as idiotic and dangerous.
"The people perpetrating these offences are placing themselves and the community in danger and we remain committed to locating them and holding them to account for this reckless behaviour.
"Local police are investigating both incidents to identify those involved," Chief Supt Hanlon said.
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.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
