A man has been charged after allegedly committing 19 separate graffiti offences across a town’s CBD in a single day.
Police investigated reports of graffiti using black spray paint on walls, public and private buildings, rubbish bins, bridges and public walkways in the Nambour CBD on October 2.
Extensive inquiries identified 19 separate graffiti offences on Howard Street, Lowe Street, Queen Street, Short Street, Ann Street and in Quota Park.
Officers from Nambour Police Station and the Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at a Nambour home, where a 23-year-old Nambour man was arrested, on Thursday, October 16.
The man was charged with 19 counts of wilful damage by graffiti, and one count each of face masked with intent to commit indictable offence and contravene requirement police officer.
He was due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Friday, October 17.
Nambour Police Station Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Pete Hocken said some of the graffiti included offensive language.
“It was in public view of people of all ages,” he said.
“That goes against the welcoming and safe community we’re working to protect in Nambour.
“I encourage anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour or these acts of vandalism to contact police. All reports will be fully investigated.”
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au.
