Attempted arson and theft at Runaway Bay Indian restaurant and tobacconist

Some would-be crooks have had their attempts to start a fire and steal some cigarettes from a northern Gold Coast shop thwarted in a baffling series of events.

Would be crooks attempted to set fire to a restaurant and break into a tobacconist in Runaway Bay on Saturday. Picture: Gemma Ferguson

Some would-be crooks have had their attempts to start a fire and steal some cigarettes thwarted in a baffling series of events.

The would-be thieves left empty-handed after they used a Lae Drive, Runaway Bay Indian Restaurant to attempt to break into the neighbouring tobacco shop on Saturday night.

The shop is new and is still undergoing a fit out.

Would be crooks attempted to set fire to a restaurant and break into a tobacconist in Runaway Bay on Saturday. Picture: Gemma Ferguson

Nothing was taken.

As they were leaving the would-be thieves attempted to set fire to Bay Leaf Indian Gourmet.

Their attempts were so poor the blaze did not take.

Police were called to the restaurant just before midday on Sunday when the owner noticed the break-in.

On Monday morning a sign was outside the restaurant stating what had happened.

“Unfortunately we had to close due to a fire accident done by someone purposely,” the sign said.

Would be crooks attempted to set fire to a restaurant and break into a tobacconist in Runaway Bay on Saturday. Picture: Gemma Ferguson

“We will however be back shortly.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

Police are investigating.

Anyone with any information should contact Police Link on 131 444 or their nearest police station.

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