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Between stolen motorbikes, cars and even electric scooters, motors have been on the agenda for Mackay and Whitsunday region thieves.
Police are appealing for information from the public to help solve these crimes.
Fishing for a scooter
A scooter equipped for fishing was pinched from a Cannonvale property sometime between 10pm Sunday, April 4 and 8am Monday, April 5.
The black and red electric Dragon GTR b2 dual motor scooter featured a fishing-rod holder on the handlebars, a white Abu Garcia Veritas with a pro max reel, lures, tackle and a scooter bag.
The scooter was just one of several recreational items stolen from the open garage beside the home.
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Mackay police have uncovered drugs and a stolen car broken down into pieces during a search at a Blacks Beach home.
Senior Constable Steve Smith said Mackay District Property Task Force officers executed a search warrant at the address on Tuesday in relation to the alleged theft of a car.
He said police found a Suzuki Swift hatchback reported stolen from a South Mackay home on January 30, as well as drug utensils and tablets.
“A large portion of this vehicle is also alleged to have been dismantled,” Sen-Constable Smith said.
“This vehicle was seized by officers.”