Seven people charged in Cairns over alleged stolen vehicle spree

Seven people have been charged in Cairns following an alleged stolen vehicle spree during Queensland’s state election weekend. Read the breakdown here.

Seven people have been charged following a weekend of alleged stolen vehicle incidents that spread across the region of Cairns.

Seven people have been charged following a weekend of alleged stolen vehicle incidents that spread across the region of Cairns.

The alleged spree began on Friday night, October 25, when a Toyota LandCruiser Prado was reported stolen from a property on Shaft Street in Edmonton.

The following day, the Prado was spotted travelling in a convoy with two other stolen vehicles, a Mazda station wagon which was allegedly stolen from a Trinity Beach address and a Mitsubishi ASX allegedly stolen from a Paramatta Park.

Both vehicles had been reported stolen to local authorities on Saturday, October 26.

Police tracked the stolen Prado to Ray Jones Drive in Woree using a Polair surveillance helicopter, where they deployed a tyre deflation device.

While police continue to investigate the incident, all stolen vehicles have been recovered in the Cairns area. Picture: Supplied.

Despite this tactic to stop the vehicle, it continued driving until it was ultimately abandoned on Progress Road in White Rock.

Five individuals reportedly fled on foot but were apprehended by police a short time later.

Among those charged is an 18-year-old man accused of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, a 19-year-old man from Edmonton facing charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing, and common assault.

A 22-year-old man was also charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

In addition, three teenager, two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old are also facing multiple charges, which include unlawful use of motor vehicles and attempted burglary.

A 16-year-old girl was also charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

All four teenagers had their bail objected to, and are due to appear at Cairns Children's Court on Monday, October 28.

While police continue to investigate the incident, all stolen vehicles have been recovered in the Cairns area.

Originally published as Seven people charged in Cairns over alleged stolen vehicle spree