Man, 22, charged after Buddina backpack theft; knife found
A 22-year-old Aroona man faces court on 19 November after a backpack was allegedly stolen at Buddina and a knife was found inside it.
A 22-year-old Aroona man has been charged after a backpack was allegedly stolen from outside a Buddina shopping centre on Sunday 25 October.
Queensland Police Service alleges the theft happened at about 4pm outside a shopping centre on Point Cartwright Drive.
Following enquiries, police saw the man on Alexandra Parade in Alexandra Headland just before 5pm. It is alleged he tried to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by officers.
Police will further allege a knife was found inside the backpack, which was located nearby.
The man was charged with unlawful possession of stolen property, possessing a knife in a public place and failing to properly dispose of a needle or syringe. He is due to face Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 19 November.
Anyone with information can contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form, available 24 hours a day through 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.