A 23-year-old Napranum man has been charged with a number of offences, including vehicle arson, following a series of alleged incidents in Weipa in May. Photo: Supplied.
Detectives from the Weipa Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 23-year-old Napranum man following protracted investigations into property crime offences in the township.
It will be alleged the man was involved in multiple break and enters in Rocky Point and Evans Landing during May 2024.
Police will further allege the man stole a credit card from a Central Avenue residence and used it to purchase food items.
On 13 May, police responded to reports a Toyota HiLux allegedly stolen from an Iraci Crescent address had been set alight on Beening Road.
On 1 August, the man was charged with one count of arson of a motor vehicle and fraud.
He was remanded in custody and will appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on 30 August.
Weipa police are using the man’s arrest to remind locals and tourists to keep their properties, vehicles and belongings secure.
“Ensure all doors and windows are locked and put valuable items, including car keys and cash, out of sight,” a Queensland Police Service spokesperson said in a statement.
