Sunshine Coast police are investigating alleged wilful damage incidents along one of the region’s most prominent roads, after reports of anti-social behaviour.
Police were called to a disturbance involving a large group of youths near a bus stop on Mooloolaba Esplanade, near the intersection with Meta Street, on June 20 just before 10.20pm.
Upon arrival, officers observed a glass panel at the bus stop had been damaged.
A 15-year-old boy suffered lacerations to his leg and was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Police were called to another disturbance involving a large group of youths near a park on Mooloolaba Esplanade, close to the intersection with Brisbane Road, on July 5 at 10pm.
Following further enquiries, officers observed damage to the toilet block caused by a small fire. No other structures were damaged and the fire was extinguished prior to police arriving on scene.
An unknown number of offenders caused significant damage to a toilet block on Mooloolaba Esplanade near Venning Street, ripping off cubicle doors, on August 3 at about 9pm.
Investigations into all incidents are ongoing.
Maroochydore Station Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Jacob Flaherty, said youths creating disturbances can expect to see police anywhere, anytime.
“We are also asking parents to work with police in preventing and disrupting any possible anti-social behaviour or offending,” he said.
“Be aware of your child’s whereabouts, who they are with, and what activities they are undertaking.”
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.
