Joshua Beau Hansen facing multiple charges over alleged Wilson Beach burglaries

Wilson Beach residents raised the alarm after a ‘drug affected’ man allegedly forced entry to multiple houses, smashed a window, then stole a car.

Police rushed to Wilson Beach after reports a man had broken into multiple houses and stolen a resident’s car. File photo

Police have used a taser to arrest a Bowen man accused of several offences around the streets of Wilson Beach.

Joshua Beau Hansen was taken into custody about 5pm Tuesday, June 29, after police allege he broke into houses, stole a car and kicked an officer in the face.

The 30 year old was charged with wilful damage, burglary, two counts of serious assault of a police officer, obstruct police, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and driving while under the influence of liquor or a drug.

Police allege Hansen entered or attempted to enter multiple properties in Wilson Beach, and smashed a window to gain entry to one residence.

Concerned members of the public contacted police with reports a man breaking into houses “appeared to be drug affected”, Proserpine police Sergeant Mark Flynn said.

As police made their way to the scene, Hansen allegedly stole a car which had been parked in the driveway of a house.

Police found the vehicle parked in the middle of Conway Rd, with Hansen allegedly in the driver’s seat.

He allegedly struggled with police after they removed the keys from the ignition and advised him he was under arrest.

A taser was deployed to restrain Hansen after he allegedly kicked one of the arresting officers in the face.

Hansen appeared at Proserpine Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where the charges were adjourned for mention at Bowen on Thursday, June 1.

He was remanded in custody and did not make an application for bail.