Sandgate residents are being reminded to secure their homes following a series of alleged property crimes that occurred across the bayside suburb on 30 October.
A 40-year-old Brisbane City man has been charged with 11 offences after police responded to multiple incidents throughout the day, beginning with a single-vehicle crash on Brighton Road around 4am.
According to Queensland Police, the driver fled the scene after crashing a grey Mini Cooper, which had been reported stolen from Hamilton the previous day.
Later that morning, police allege a mountain bike was taken from a Griffith Street property, while a neighbouring unit was broken into with cash and other items stolen.
Around 1pm, a Flinders Parade residence was allegedly broken into, with keys to a white Toyota Hilux taken and the vehicle stolen from the back yard. The mountain bike allegedly taken earlier was left at the scene.
The Toyota Hilux was later spotted at an alleged break-and-enter in Paddington around 4.40pm, before being involved in a collision on Annerley Road at Annerley shortly before 7pm.
A 40-year-old man was located nearby with a leg injury and transported to hospital by Queensland Ambulance Service.
The man has been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, three counts of driving without a licence, two counts of enter dwelling and commit, enter dwelling with intent at night, attempted enter dwelling with intent at night, and stealing.
He was remanded in custody and appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court today, 4 November.
Following the incidents, officers from the Gateway District Crime Prevention Unit have been engaging with Sandgate residents, speaking to locals about home security measures.
Queensland Police are reminding residents to ensure doors and windows are secure and valuable items are locked away and kept out of sight.
Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit information online at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Published 30-October-2025
