Malanda boy, 17, charged over 18 graffiti damage counts across Tablelands
A 17-year-old Malanda boy faces 18 counts of wilful damage by graffiti over incidents in Malanda, Yungaburra and Atherton, police say.
A 17-year-old Malanda boy has been charged over a series of graffiti incidents across the Tablelands region, Queensland Police say.
Police will allege that between January and September the boy damaged public infrastructure and equipment in Malanda, Yungaburra and Atherton. The damage allegedly included bridges, bins, underpasses and toilet blocks, as well as other private buildings.
On 14 October, police executed a search warrant at a Malanda address and allegedly seized several spray cans and other items.
The boy has been charged with 18 counts of wilful damage by graffiti and one count of possession of a graffiti instrument.
He is due to appear before the Atherton Childrens Court on 10 November.
How to help: Anyone with information is asked to contact Policelink through the online suspicious activity form, available 24 hours a day on the Police Service website, and to quote reference number QP2601891031. 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.