Teenager charged for alleged car thefts in Dalby, Booval

An alleged south west Queensland crime spree involving stolen cars and joy riding has resulted in a 16-year-old being charged with several offences.

ALLEGED SPREE: A 16-year-old has been charged with a slew of offences following several alleged car thefts in south west Queensland. Picture: File

A teenager is set to face court on a slew of charges following an alleged car theft and joy riding spree across south west Queensland.

Queensland police believe the 16-year-old first began his alleged crime spree in Booval on April 7, where it’s alleged he stole a Kia Cerato.

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The vehicle was later located in Myall St in Dalby with minor damage.

It’s then alleged a Mazda CX-5 was stolen on April 8 following a break in between 6pm – 8.20pm, only for it to be later located on Horace Street on the morning of April 9.

A Queensland Police spokeswoman said another home was broken into between April 10 and 11, where a window and back door were opened.

The spokeswoman said a wallet and car keys were stolen, as well as a Volkswagen Touareg.

It was then located along Hospital Road on April 11 about 10.15pm.

A 16-year-old boy has since been charged with three counts of attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle, one count of burglary, driving unlicensed, and stealing.

He is due to appear in Dalby Children’s Court at a later date.

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Originally published as Teenager charged for alleged car thefts in Dalby, Booval