Goodna man, 38, charged over Gailes substation copper theft
A 38-year-old Goodna man has been charged after copper wiring was allegedly stolen from a Gailes power substation on Viking Drive on November 3.
A 38-year-old Goodna man has been charged following an investigation into the theft of copper wiring from a power substation at Gailes.
About 4.30pm on November 3, police were called to the substation on Viking Drive after reports of a break and enter.
Detectives from the Ipswich District Property Crime Team later attended a Goodna address. Police allege they found a man in possession of copper wiring stolen from the substation, along with tools believed to have been used to commit the offences.
The man has been charged with one count each of enter premises and commit indictable offence, possess tainted property and possess dangerous drugs, and two counts of possess utensils.
He is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on 25 November. Police say investigations continue.
Anyone with information for police can contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form, available 24 hours a day via the Police Service's reporting page.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.