Police have arrested a 40-year-man after a string of property offences near Gladstone

A wild police pursuit has ended with officers in the Boyne River and a repeat property offender in custody. WATCH NOW

A 40-year-old Tannum Sands man has been charged with 34 offences following a police investigation into numerous break-and-enters in the Tannum Sands and Boyne Island areas.

Police allege that between July 30, 2024 and February 1, 2025, the man entered 13 addresses across Tannum Sands, Boyne Island, stealing a number of tools, and a quantity of property.

On January 30, Tannum Sands police executed a search warrant at an address on Pleasant Avenue, locating over $30,000 worth of alleged stolen property.

Police also located a used needle and syringe, and restricted medication during their search.

On February 4, police found the 40-year-old man in bushland off Leferink Road, Benaraby.
A foot pursuit ensued, with police eventually arresting the man in the Boyne River with the assistance of Gladstone Dog Squad.

It will be further alleged upon searching the 40-year-old man, police located a clip seal bag containing an amount of cannabis.

A 40-year-old Tannum Sands man has been charged with 12 counts of enter dwelling and commit, 12 counts of receiving stolen property, two counts of enter premises and commit, and one count each of enter dwelling with intent to commit, fail to dispose of needle and syringe, stealing property of value exceeding $5000, assault police, obstruct police, breach of bail, unlawful possession of restricted drugs and possessing dangerous drugs.

He is due to appear before Gladstone Magistrates Court today, February 5.