Michael David Hames charged over stealing cars and breaking into houses

The man accused of leading police on a chase through Gracemere before being captured by a dog squad on Friday has applied for bail.

The man accused of leading police on a chase through Gracemere before being captured by a dog squad on Friday has applied for bail in court.

Michael David Hames, 33, had his matters mentioned in Rockhampton Magistrates Court Monday morning, where they were adjourned until Tuesday for a bail application.

His charges include seven counts of enter a dwelling and commit indictable offences, six disqualified driving counts, one of fraud (dishonestly gain), one of receiving tainted property, one dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, one enter dwelling with intent by break, one count of evasion, one of obstruct police, one of possessing tainted property, one of possessing drug utensils, one possession of dangerous drugs, two stealing, three unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one possession of implements that was being or about to be used in relation to particular offences.

Police prosecutor Brandy Butler was opposed to bail being granted to Mr Hames, stating there were no conditions Magistrate Jason Schubert could impose that he could follow.

Michael David Hames, 33, appeared in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

It is understood Mr Hames was allegedly linked to a series of car thefts and break-ins from Brisbane to Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast.

A Queensland Police spokesman confirmed crews responded to Freeman Court at Gracemere in relation to the unlawful use of a motor vehicle, however further details, including where the vehicle was stolen from, remained unclear.

It is believed Mr Hames is one of two men who are allegedly linked to a vehicle stolen from Brisbane last week, which was driven to the Rockhampton area.

They are also believed to be linked to a break-in at a home in The Range, Rockhampton and the theft of another vehicle from Emu Park on the Capricorn Coast.

Michael David Hames was arrested in Gracemere after a major police search involving the dog squad.

The court heard Mr Hames had a 21-page criminal history and was on a suspended sentence at the time of the alleged offending.

Defence lawyer Ashley Reynolds said her client, who lived in Brisbane, had suffered from a drug addiction for a majority of his life.

Ms Reynolds said her client had travelled up to visit a friend, however, began using drugs.

“He tells me he doesn’t remember much of the previous week,” she said.

She said her client wished to plead guilty to the charges.

She said her client would comply with bail conditions, including curfew and reporting conditions.

Mr Schubert refused to grant Mr Hames bail, stating there was an unacceptable risk that if released on bail he would commit other offences.

Mr Hames was remanded in custody with his matters adjourned to November 23 in Brisbane.

Originally published as Michael David Hames charged over stealing cars and breaking into houses