Police in Warwick and surrounding stations have been investigating a spate of rural crime offences with offenders targeting firearms, motorbikes, vehicles and tools on rural properties, predominately to the west and north of Warwick.
Detectives from Warwick CIB have charged four Warwick men, two 21-year-olds, a 27-year-old and a 29-year-old.
One of the men remains in custody on remand, two others have been bailed to reside at Caloundra and Brisbane respectively, while the fourth is on bail to reside with his parents in Warwick and is subject to curfew and reporting conditions.
The men have been charged with a total of 88 charges including burglary, break and enter, unlawful use of motor vehicles, arson of motor vehicles and drug offences.
The investigation is ongoing with further persons to be located and charged.
Property owners are urged to remain vigilant, keep an eye on their neighbour’s properties and report suspicious behaviour or vehicles to Police.
Ensure sheds are locked where possible and secure firearms.
Officers from the Major and Organised Crime (Rural) are assisting with patrols of areas in the Southern Downs and Toowoomba Regional Council areas.
