Teen mum Brianna Doyle faces 20 counts of fraud after 24 hour crime spree

A 19-year-old former Ipswich childcare worker used stolen bank cards to purchase over $1000 worth of goods in a single day.

A 19-year-old mother has faced an Ipswich court after accruing 20 fraud charges over a single day.

The court heard that on September 16 2020, Ipswich woman Brianna Doyle used stolen bank cards from a house break-in to engage in 20 transactions totalling $1430.76.

Doyle attempted to purchase a range of items including groceries, cigarettes and alcohol.

She was caught on CCTV attempting to dispose of a card after it was declined.

The court heard Doyle was found by police in possession of bank cards, wallets, and a ring from a recent house-break in.

Police also found her with several other items suspected of being tainted property from two other break-ins including ID, bank cards, a licence and a BP card.

19-year-old mum Brianna Doyle, who faced Ipswich Court on Tuesday.

She faced 23 charges in total, including 20 counts of fraud, one count of receiving tainted property and two counts of possession of suspected tainted property.

The court heard Doyle was not involved in the actual break-ins, but Magistrate Dennis Kinsella noted she likely had a “close connection” to the perpetrator, as the cards were used soon after the most recent break-in.

Doyle’s defence lawyer Mr Rawnsley noted that she has no criminal history, a minor traffic history and did not use drugs.

Doyle attended Ipswich High School and Rosewood High School until grade 10, and worked in childcare until she became pregnant with her daughter.

Her daughter is now two years old, and the father is currently incarcerated.

Doyle has not been able to find employment since, but is hoping to pursue aged care and disability.

Magistrate Kinsella noted that despite being a “youthful first time offender,” Doyle’s offences had the mark of a “seasoned fraudster.”

“If she continues this way, that’s what she’ll be labelled: a fraudster,” he said.

Mr Rawnsley noted that Doyle is currently medicated for depression and anxiety, and that her unstable living circumstances at the time of the offences may have contributed.

Doyle is now residing with her mother again, where she says she is doing much better, according to Mr Rawnsley.

Doyle was sentenced to 12 months probation, and her convictions were not recorded due to her young age and rehabilitation prospects.

Magistrate Kinsella encouraged Doyle to seek mental health support and further education and ordered that she submit to mental health evaluation.

“At the end of the day, your two-year-old cannot afford a mother that is doing this sort of thing,” he said.

Doyle was also ordered to repay $1430.76 to Suncorp Bank in the next month and forfeit all tainted property.