Ten teenagers accused of 120 property offences across Sunshine Coast

From Caloundra to Castaways Beach, 10 teenagers have been charged with more than 120 offences as police continue to investigate car thefts and house break-ins across the Sunshine Coast. VIDEO.

Across 13 Sunshine Coast suburbs, police have investigated more than 40 property offences leading to the arrest of 10 teenagers on 121 charges.

The Sunshine Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit established Operation Cornmeal to identify, find and arrest a number of juveniles after multiple reports of break and enters and stolen cars during August and September in suburbs including Maroochydore, Birtinya, Buderim, Alexandra Headland, Maleny, Wurtulla, Coolum Beach, Peregian Beach, Castaways Beach, Mount Coolum, Kuluin, Caloundra West and Diddillibah.

Since September 2, dedicated investigations have led to the arrest of 10 teenagers.

A 14-year-old Baringa girl has been charged with 11 counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, nine counts of unlicensed driving, eight counts of stealing, five counts of enter and commit, and one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, evade police, unlawful entry of motor vehicle and trespass.

Teens arrested in youth offending crackdown. Photo: Queensland Police

She is due to appear in the Maroochydore Childrens Court on September 18.

A 14-year-old Sippy Downs boy has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, wilful damage, possess implement of housebreaking, unlicensed driving and possess category M weapon.

Teens arrested in youth offending crackdown. Photo: Queensland Police

He is due to appear in the Maroochydore Childrens Court on October 9.

A 15-year-old Buderim girl has been charged with five counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, three counts of stealing and one count of enter dwelling and commit and obstruct police officer.

She is due to appear in Maroochydore Childrens Court on September 18.

A 17-year-old Bli Bli boy has been charged with four counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts of enter premises with intent to commit, and one count each of obstruct police, enter dwelling and commit, stealing, and enter dwelling with intent.

Teens have been arrested in Operation Cornmeal Sunshine Coast police operation. Photo: Queensland Police

He has been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

A 16-year-old Pacific Paradise girl has been charged with three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts of stealing and one count of burglary.

She was due to appear in Maroochydore Childrens Court today, September 13.

A 13-year-old Currimundi girl has been charged with six counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, four counts of burglary, three counts of unlicensed driving, and one count each of stealing, common assault, unlawful possession of stolen property, bail act warrant, unlawful take away goods and driving without due care.

She was also due to appear in the Maroochydore Childrens Court today, September 13.

Sunshine Coast CPIU Officer in Charge Detective Senior Sergeant Kerri Della-Vedova said police took incidents of serious recidivist youth offending seriously and were committed to seeking justice for victims.

“Through Operation Cornmeal, the community can be assured that we’re working to identify, locate and arrest young people who choose to repeatedly commit offences on the Sunshine Coast,” Det Snr Sgt Della-Vedova said.

“CPIU detectives will continue to target this high-level offending which causes harm in our community.

“While our Sunshine Coast Youth Co-Responder Team and Youth Engagement Hub are also working to engage with and divert young people at-risk of offending or just starting to commit crime, with the aim of reducing offences into the future.”

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information should contact police.