Police searching for turf thief after lawn disappears in the dead of night

Published 2:41pm 17 January 2022

Police searching for turf thief after lawn disappears in the dead of night
Words by Ashleigh Howarth

Moreton Bay police are seeking any dirt residents might have on a thief who allegedly made off with eight square metres of newly laid turf at Narangba.

It is believed the alleged offender visited the Elite Crescent address between 9pm on January 9 and 7.30am on January 10.

A man was seen near the address on the night, and is described as approximately 6ft tall, with a slim build, and wearing a hooded sweatshirt.

Police are also hoping residents may be able to assist in their investigation of several other building site and house-under-construction type offences across the Moreton Bay District.

A hire utility similar to the one pictured below was seen in the area around the time of some of the offences.

Police searching for turf thief after lawn disappears in the dead of night

How you can help

Police are investigating, and are seeking any further information from the public in relation to these matters.

Contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Phone 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au

Quote this reference number: QP2200049281.

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