Source : Perth Now news
Gymgoers have been urged to securely lock their belongings away while working out after a group of teenagers allegedly stole a convoy of cars from gyms across Brisbane.
Police allege the group of teens entered the gyms before stealing car keys from insecure lockers inside the buildings.
The teens allegedly stole a convoy of cars from gyms across Herston, Rocklea, Bulimba, East Brisbane, Inala, Chapel Hill and South Brisbane.
Police say the incidents occurred between March 2 and April 19.
CCTV footage shows a group of young girls walking into World Gym in Mount Gravatt, where they allegedly asked to use the bathroom before raiding the lockers for car keys.
One gymgoer told 7News that he had finished up his workout when he “noticed that my keys were missing from the locker”.
“I looked at my car spot and it was empty,” he said.
Police have urged anyone who visits a gym to keep their goods securely locked away to prevent further thefts.
“Remain vigilant when entering and exiting gyms, make sure you are not letting unknown people through the door where a fob pass is required,” a police statement read.
On April 19, Queensland Police spotted a teenager driving an allegedly stolen white 2024 Hyundai across the Brisbane region.
Officers and Polair chased the car through the streets of Brisbane and used a tyre deflation device in Inala, where they arrested the teenager allegedly behind the wheel.
Three other teenagers, who were also allegedly inside the stolen car, were also arrested and charged with a string of offences.
A 15-year-old boy from Inala was charged with one count each of UUMV – use, driving of motor vehicle without a driver’s licence, and dangerous operation of a vehicle.
He was denied bail and is due to face a children’s court on Monday.
A 17-year-old Cannon Hill girl was charged with one count each of UUMV – use in company, possessing dangerous drugs, and stealing.
She was denied bail and is due to face a children’s court on May 5.
A 15-year-old Redland Bay girl was charged with two counts each of possessing dangerous drugs and stealing and one count of UUMV – use in company.
She was denied bail and is due to face a children’s court on May 21.
