Two men have been charged with more than 35 offences after a string of burglaries at homes and businesses across Brisbane during the last month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
It will be alleged the pair struck in Wakerley, Carina, Coorparoo, Virginia, Tingalpa, Wilston, Windsor, Alexandra Hills, Lawnton, Mango Hill, Nudgee, McDowell, Nundah, Everton Hills, Albany Creek, Toowong and Capalaba. Police said the duo also allegedly stole cars during the burglaries which were then used in several fuel drive-offs.
After a public appeal for help with the investigation, police said Polair tracked the two men as they drove dangerously in a stolen car in Stafford on Friday. They were taken into custody just before midnight after abandoning their car.
A 26-year-old Ferny Grove was charged with seven counts of burglary, 14 counts of fraud, two counts of attempted fraud as well as one count each of stealing, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and receiving tainted property.
A 29-year-old Chermside man was charged with seven counts of fraud, two counts of attempted fraud as well as one count of burglary and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
They both appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday and were remanded in custody until May 17.
