Urangan supermarket thieves leave empty-handed after smashing way in
Bungling intruders spent more time breaking into and damaging a Qld supermarket than they did inside, leaving empty handed and the owner with a senseless damage bill.
It took two young men all their strength to smash their way into a Urangan business, only to leave after 30 seconds empty-handed.
SPAR Express Urangan manager Thomas Leafe said about 3.43am on Wednesday, the thieves had used rocks to smash their way into the supermarket.
He said the two had attempted to gain entry before leaving for a short time then returned to “finish the job”.
The incident was captured on CCTV footage.
After getting into the business, the two had attempted to take cigarettes, but the cabinets were locked, Mr Leafe said.
They had looked in the cash registers, but no cash was left on the premises, so that proved fruitless as well, he said.
One of the offenders picked up a box of chocolates but threw it away before leaving the store.
The owner said it had taken the two 30 seconds to look around and leave without stealing anything.
“We are trying to see the funny side of it,” he said.
Like many other business owners, the frustration around the costs involved and the inconvenience.
A statement from police said detectives were investigating a break and enter at Urangan on August 27, 2025.
“Police were called to reports two unknown people smashed the front door of a business on Pier Street around 3.45am,” the statement read.
“They entered the business but drove away in a black Toyota Prado shortly after.
“No property was taken from the business.
“The Toyota was reportedly stolen from an Urangan address around 3am on August 27.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Investigations are ongoing.
