A man who attempted to break into a secure car park next to a residential building in Wolseley St, Clayfield in October 2022 was arrested by authorities, thanks to a resident who immediately reported the incident.
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The resident took careful note of the man’s appearance and movements, and quickly notified police with a clear description. Police then arrived at Wolseley St, where they located and arrested a man matching the description provided.
The man, who allegedly possessed house-breaking implements, was charged with attempted enter premises and commit indictable offence, possession of house breaking materials and possession of tainted property. He will next appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 15 November 2022.
Based on Queensland Police Service’s Online Crime Map, unlawful entry is among the leading types of offence in Clayfield.
During the last quarter (13 September – 12 December 2022), there were a total of 48 cases of Unlawful Entry, which mostly took place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
What to Do When You Witness A Crime
Queensland Police advises members of the public to write down what they see as soon as possible and keep a record of the date and time of their observations as this can be important if they are required to give a statement to the police.
If you see a crime being committed, follow these steps:
- When safe to do so, contact police
- Keep calm and give your name, address and telephone number
- Report what is happening and where
- Stay on the phone
- If you can safely do so, keep watching and continue to report what is happening.
It is important to try to build a complete picture of the person from head to toe, paying particular note of the features, such as the gender and age bracket, body frame and size, haircut and colour, clothing, and any distinguishing features such as scars, tattoos, or glasses.
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Those who have information for police may contact Policelink or by providing information using the online suspicious activity form.