On the eve of Bohemian Rhapsody show, vandal leaves trail of devastation at CPAC

Staff believe the perpetrator might have hidden in a theatre overnight.

An intruder or intruders broke in to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre in the early hours of this morning, leaving a heartbreaking trail of devastation behind it.

The trail of destruction at CPAC. Picture: Facebook

A surveillance camera took this shot of what might have been the perpetrator in action. Picture: Facebook

Staff at CPAC were left to clean up the horrifying mess, no doubt bemoaning that they have better things to do with their time than pick up the pieces after a vandal or vandals struck. They also advised that no permanent damage was done.

Whether it was disgruntled audience members from earlier shows, someone trying to get in to see “50 Years on: Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody”, a night early, or the ghosts of performers past, is not clear.

The Post was unable to contact CPAC staff today and it is also unclear whether police are yet involved.

In late news, police have advised they are seeking someone matching the description above on the matter of the vandalism at CPAC. They have also warned members of the public not to approach them as they may be dangerous. Picture: Eve Stafford

Cairns Post staff have undertaken to monitor listings at the Cairns Magistrates Court and ensure the reading public that you will be informed when the perpetrator is brought to justice.

A rumour that the perpetrator was a bush turkey is just likely that – a rumour.

It is April 1, but the video looks real.

Originally published as On the eve of Bohemian Rhapsody show, vandal leaves trail of devastation at CPAC