Trespassers at Flagstone to be targeted

Jimboomba police station officer in charge Senior Sergeant Peter Waugh said the police were working closely with the Logan City Council rangers and Flagstone’s developer PEET to crackdown on illegal trespassing offences.

“Between July 7 and 10 we had a number of drivers and riders drive over, and create damage to, private land,” he said.

“During this time these offenders have smashed bollards and blatantly ignored private property signs.”

Senior Sergeant Waugh said officers would utilise ATVs and motorbikes to survey the areas of interest.

“We will be doing this at various times and days as well, not just during the weekends when these people think they are free to do what they like,” he said.

“We will be using covert and overt tactics to catch these people.”

Senior Sergeant Waugh said the target area would also extend into the many reserves and bushlands throughout the district.

“We are looking to prosecute,” he said.

“They are not only creating significant damage to property, but in Flagstone there is the risk of injuring site workers.

“The signs are there for a reason.”

In the past week counterfeit notes have been circulated throughout the Logan Policing District.

Senior Sergeant Waugh said the notes were making their way to the south of the district.

“We have had reports of these counterfeit notes being used most recently at a Logan Village business,” he said.

Senior Sergeant Waugh said he urged all businesses to be more alert in checking the size and feel of $50 and $100 notes.

“It is wise to be mindful of people presenting large value notes for low value purchases,” he said.

Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000 or Policelink, 131 444.