Police call for public assistance in identifying drivers after car park damaged by hooning incident

A hooning incident following heavy rain has damaged a car park and grassland near a Bundaberg boat ramp, with police calling for assistance in identifying the alleged offenders.

A spate of hooning offences near a Burnett River boat ramp has sparked a police investigation searching for the drivers responsible.

A spate of hooning offences near a Burnett River boat ramp has sparked a police search for the drivers responsible.

A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said numerous 4WD vehicles were seen driving dangerously near the car park for the Sandy Hook boat ramp on the weekend of January 6-7, 2024 in the Bundaberg suburb of Branyan.

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With the alleged hooning activity occurring after heavy rain, the spokesperson said the vehicles damaged the grassland near the car park as well as the car park itself.

Police are calling for public assistance in identifying the drivers and vehicles involved in the incident, including the 4WD pictured.

Police are calling for any members of the public who could assist in identifying the vehicles and drivers involved to come forward.

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: QP2400042425

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The incident came soon after seven people were among the first to be charged under Queensland’s new anti-hooning laws in Bundaberg Magistrates Court in December, 2023.