Men Charged with Wilful Damage in Sunshine Coast

Police have charged two men after investigations into a large number of graffiti offences on the Sunshine Coast. The men allegedly rode to the offence locations on e-scooters and wore deidentifying clothing, including face coverings. Police executed a search warrant at a Buddina home where they allegedly located personal items linking them to the offences, a powdered drug, and drug utensils.

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 is due to appear in Caloundra Magistrates Court on June 26. Additionally, he was later charged with a further five counts of wilful damage by graffiti and one count of publishing material about particular offending behavior. 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 also 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. They urge anyone who has witnessed graffiti to contact the authorities. Those with information can reach out to Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day. Crime information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers. The State of Queensland Police Service has provided contact information for emergencies, Policelink, and Crime Stoppers in case of any further incidents or information related to the case.