Boy charged after luxury cars stolen from Upper Coomera House in Christmas Day burglary
One of five alleged thieves who stole three cars and gifts from under a family home’s Christmas tree has been bailed after a dramatic arrest. Read the latest.
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A 13-year-old Logan boy arrested after three luxury cars and Christmas presents were stolen from an Upper Coomera home on Christmas Day has been released on bail.
Police made the arrest via a dramatic tyre-spiking at Marsden in Logan at 3pm on Tuesday.
It comes after the dwelling’s family was left devastated when their Lone Pine Court residence was broken into and raided by a group of five in the early hours of Christmas.
Police have recovered some property stolen “following the execution of a number of search warrants in Logan” and recovered two of the three missing cars, a police statement said.
Police are still looking for a red Mercedes-Benz.
The Logan teen has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He was granted bail and will reappear in Southport Childrens Court at a later date.
“Investigations remain ongoing to locate the outstanding vehicle and stolen property as well as other offenders involved,” a Queensland Police spokeswoman said.
Victim Leanne Kitchen labelled the theft from her home as “disgusting”.
“We woke up at 5am to find the back door busted open and the cars stolen,” she said.
“Our Christmas tree was raided and personal belongings taken from the bedroom.
“CCTV shows up to five people were in the house and then loading up their other vehicles with our stuff. It’s absolutely disgusting for something like this to happen while you’re at home sleeping.”
Luxury cars stolen from Upper Coomera house in Christmas Day burglary
December 27, 2022: A GANG who broke into a Gold Coast home and stole three luxury cars and Christmas gifts from under the tree remain at large.
Upper Coomera’s Kitchen family were sleeping soundly when the gang of five thieves broke into the Lone Pine Court house at 2.30am Sunday. The crooks made off with two BMWs, a Mercedes, the family’s Christmas gifts plus some watches and handbags.
Police are investigating and one of the cars was found in Slacks Creek, Logan around 9am after the Kitchens were able to track it via a smartphone app.
That car was undergoing forensic testing on Monday.
The Mercedes was spotted in the same area while there have also been sightings of the other missing BMW.
Leanne Kitchen, who has lived in the house for five years, said she was devastated by the “disgusting” act.
“We woke up at 5am to find the back door busted open and the cars stolen,” she told the Bulletin.
“Our Christmas tree was raided and personal belongings taken from the bedroom.
“CCTV shows up to five people were in the house and then loading up their other vehicles with our stuff.
“It’s absolutely disgusting for something like this to happen while you’re at home sleeping.”
The people responsible haven’t been brought to justice yet while police have confirmed claims a number of vehicles and items were stolen.
“No charges have been laid at this stage,” a Queensland Police spokeswoman said.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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