Resident ‘astonished’ at break and enters in Toowoomba
A TOOWOOMBA resident has detailed their own break and enter experience, expressing their shock at the current spate of offences being committed in town.
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High-end late-model cars topping thieves pinch list
THESE are the sorts of cars opportunistic thieves are targeting in the Toowoomba and surrounding region.
Kid joy riders eye unlocked cars, homes in Toowoomba
JOY riders are believed to be responsible for a spike in car thefts, reaching excessive speeds on major highways and evading police.
City’s car theft numbers surge to highest in 18 years
CAR thefts across the district have surged to an 18-year high with sneak offenders stealing keys to high-end late-model vehicles.
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Christmas lights left in ruins after vandals attack
THE festive efforts of one family have been left in literal ruins after vandals destroyed their Christmas light display.
‘Now is not the time to be complacent’: Police
TOOWOOMBA detectives are investigating whether the arrests of four known property offenders will curb the recent trend of property crime in the region.
Man arrested for drunken antics outside CBD venue
WHEN security refuses entry to a licensed venue, the best advice is to simply move on or call it a night.
Oakey police hunt amateur graffiti vandals
OAKEY police are calling for anyone who recognises graffiti tags painted on a number of buildings to come forward.
Victim of car crash ‘alleged robber’
Man stable, in police custody following crash
‘Give me all your money or I’ll smash your face in’
THE state’s highest court has adjusted the jail sentence of a man convicted of bashing and robbing a man who offered him a lift home.
Armed robbers threaten kids, grandparents in ordeal
A SIX-year old boy has given an official statement to detectives after his family interrupted a terrifying armed robbery of their Middle Ridge home.
Families and criminals: A tale of our two cities
A FAMILY leaves home on Saturday night to take the excited children to sing Christmas carols.
REVEALED: Toowoomba’s 10 worst suburbs for drugs
WHEN it comes to drug offences in Toowoomba, Toowoomba City has claimed the honours for the worst location.
Lawyer: Client too risky to bring into court room
A LAWYER representing a man accused of a string of offences said his client was too great of a risk to watch house officers to be brought into court.
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