Two men have been charged after allegedly committing more than 20 graffiti offences across the Sunshine Coast.
Police investigated after reports of graffiti on public and private property at Bokarina, Buddina, Parrearra, Warana, Minyama and Mooloolaba from March to May.
They allegedly rode to the locations on e-scooters and wore clothing to hide their identities, including face coverings.
Police executed a search warrant at a Buddina home yesterday and allegedly located personal items linking them to the offences, as well as a powdered drug and drug utensils.
The two men were arrested in Corbould Park yesterday.
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 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 Children’s 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 and are urging anyone affected to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day. Quote this reference number: QI2500595683.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
