A LOCAL sporting club has proven a match for callous thieves this week after the recovery of equipment stolen from the clubgrounds last Saturday.
The Noosa Tigers AFL Club called on community and police support after multiple items of significant value were stolen from a shed on Weyba Road.
The theft and gradual recovery of the items was documented on the club’s Facebook page, calling the thieves “low lives” and asking community members to spread the word and help find the equipment.
It is alleged a ride-on mower, brushcutter and compressor hoses were among the items stolen, with a majority of the goods recovered by police.
The Noosa Tigers Facebook page reports one item was recovered in bushes behind the scoreboard after being found by a community member and another item was recovered by police later in the week.
Noosa Tigers took to Facebook to thank everyone for their support and help in locating the items and people responsible.
The theft of the valuable equipment coincides with a spate of thefts across the Noosa region, according to a statement released by Queensland Police this week.
According to the statement Operation Phoenix commenced late last year following thefts of kayaks, boats, fishing equipment, surfboards, mountain bikes and other property in the Noosa river region.
Since the commencement of the operation detectives have so far recovered two boats, numerous kayaks, three bikes, a commercial air compressor and hoses and a large coffee grinder.
Yesterday police arrested a Tewantin man on unrelated matters who is currently assisting police with inquiries. During the arrest of the 33-year-old man police will allege two officers were injured.
The man is expected to appear at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court.
Detective Senior Sergeant Daren Edwards, Officer in Charge of Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch said the recovery of the allegedly stolen property was a timely reminder to make sure that property was secured when being left unattended.
“Some items such as boats can be difficult to lock away, but owners can regularly check their vessels and ensure that any loose items of property on board is either stored elsewhere or locked inside the vessel itself where possible,” he said.
“We ask anyone who has had property stolen in the area over the last few months to contact police.”
If you have any further information which could assist with this matter, you should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au.
