Cairns media wrap, October 31
Good samaritan stung, Bentley Park: Police are investigating the stealing of a motor vehicle that occurred at 6pm last night on the Bruce Highway, between Progress and Swallow Road in Bentley Park.
The informant, a 37-year-old Edmonton Man stopped on the side of the Highway after observing a traffic crash. He then left his vehicle and walked across the Highway to render assistance to the people involved in the crash.
Whilst rendering assistance, the informant observed a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash, walk to the side of the highway and get in his vehicle, before driving off in a southerly direction on the Bruce Highway.
Police were immediately notified; however, the stolen red Holden Colorado could not be found.
Police are appealing to motorists who may have driven through the area at the time of the crash that may have dash cam footage of the offender, to contact Edmonton police or Crimestoppers.
Child related offence, Cairns: A 34-year-old Manunda woman was yesterday charged with one count of leaving a child under twelve unattended.
It will be alleged the woman parked her vehicle on Sheridan Street in Cairns yesterday at 10am and left two children, a two-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy, in the vehicle for a prolonged period, unsupervised.
It will further be alleged the woman left the vehicle running and locked the doors before leaving the area.
Police were notified by a witnesses from a nearby business who had seen the children being left behind. The children were soon removed from the vehicle.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Source: Cairns Crime Alert
