Townsville Daily wrap for Tuesday September 5
Attempted stealing, North Ward
A woman has been charged with attempted stealing yesterday afternoon at about 4pm.
Police will allege that the woman was confronted by a security officer in the self service area of a grocery store in North Ward. The woman has allegedly failed to scan some items in her trolley.
A 26-year-old North Ward woman has been charged with attempted stealing and is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on September 28.
Possess drugs and possess knife, Wulguru
A woman has been charged with drug and weapons offences last night at about 11pm.
Police have been patrolling University Drive when they have intercepted a woman riding a pushbike without a helmet. Police conducted a search and located a quantity of cannabis, $1395 cash, electric scales, clipseal bags and three knives in her backpack.
A 39-year-old woman has been charged with one count of possession of a dangerous drug, possess knife in a public place and rider of bicycle fail to wear helmet and she is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on September 27.
Investigations are continuing.
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: Townsville Crime Alert
