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The Gympie region saw its fair share of theft and credit card fraud in 2020, but the long arm of the law caught up with them as they found themselves facing the Magistrates and District Courts.
From stealing from the disabled to swindling their boss out of $136k, we have compiled a list of the worst offenders of the past 12 months.
1. Gympie thief robbed elderly, homes, businesses for 17 years
A serial burglar who targeted bowls clubs, businesses and homes across the Gympie region over a 20-year spree was jailed in 2020.
Craig Anthony Wilson, 44, was convicted of offences dating back to 2002-2003, and several offences from 2019, including stealing jewellery, handbags, an iPad, phones, keys, cash from bowls clubs, fishing equipment, diesel, power tools and a car.
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These elderly Gympie region residents were due in court on a range of matters last year due to their illegal behaviour.
From stealing from a disabled person to drug crime, here are five shocking crimes committed by over 60s.
1. 69yo diabetic pensioner stole $9k from disabled woman
A 41-year-old wheelchair-bound disabled woman who cannot speak has lost $9000 after it was stolen by the man charged with looking after her finances.
Her bank account was originally managed by her grandmother, but control was handed over to 69-year-old Dennis Mervyn Middleton, of Gympie, when the grandmother developed dementia.