Suspicious vehicle tracks help police find stolen items after Fernhill burglaries
Suspicious vehicle tracks helped police find stolen items, and charge two people believed to be responsible for the Fernhill burglaries.
A 39-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman face charges of burglary after they were found with engine batteries, earthmoving equipment, a large container of diesel and syphoning equipment were to appear in court today
Senior Sergeant Su Robinson, Area Manager Support said a dog-handler teamed up with a community police officer in the Fernhill area to follow a suspicious vehicle at about 1.15pm yesterday.
The Police team were able to follow the suspicious vehicle’s tracks along a stopbank where the occupants of the vehicle were found to have destroyed fences and gates to break into properties.
"Thanks to information from a member of the public, Police located a man and the woman a short time later who had instruments for burglary on them," Robinson said.
"This was a great example of our people working with the public to apprehend those intent on causing harm to our community.
“We would like to thank the public for keeping an eye out for us. As always, if you see anything suspicious, contact 111 immediately.”
