Police have charged two men after investigations into a large number of graffiti offences on the Sunshine Coast.
Police have investigated reports of graffiti on public and private buildings and property across the Bokarina, Buddina, Parrearra, Warana, Minyama and Mooloolaba areas from March to May this year.
The men allegedly rode to the offence locations on e-scooters and wore deidentifying clothing, including face coverings.
Police executed a search warrant at a Buddina home yesterday, May 27, where they allegedly located personal items linking them to the offences, a powdered drug and drug utensils.
Two men from Buddina were arrested in Corbould Park yesterday, May 27.
An 18-year-old Buddina man has been charged with 21 counts of wilful damage by graffiti, two counts of possess tainted property, and one count of unlawful possession of suspected stolen property.
He is due to appear in Caloundra Magistrates Court on June 26.
The 18-year-old Buddina man was later charged with a further five counts of wilful damage by graffiti and one count of publishing material about particular offending behaviour.
He is due to appear in Maroochydore Childrens Court on June 10.
He was also issued with a police diversionary warning for possess and/or use dangerous drugs.
A 20-year-old Buddina man has been charged with 24 counts of wilful damage by graffiti, two counts of possess tainted property and one count of unlawful possession of suspected stolen property.
He is due to appear in Caloundra Magistrates Court on June 26.
Police believe there may be more wilful damage incidents that have not yet been reported. If you have witnessed graffiti please contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
