A 25-year-old Springfield man has been charged with multiple offences following a Brisbane Water Police District investigation.
On Sunday, February 16, Brisbane Water Police commenced an investigation into an aggravated break and enter at Kincumber, where a Yamaha motorcycle was stolen.
On Monday, February 17, the 25-year-old man was identified as having assaulted a security guard at Erina with a prohibited weapon and became a Person of Interest (POI).
On Friday, February 21, police arrested the POI at a home in Springfield, but he was able to escape police custody and managed to elude police for five days.
On Thursday, February 27, police observed a stolen motorcycle travelling through Gosford.
A pursuit was initiated, which was terminated by police due to the manner of riding.
Later that day, the POI was located by police hiding in a concealed roof cavity.
The POI eventually surrendered and was arrested before being conveyed to Gosford Hospital due to possible overdose of tablets.
He was subsequently assessed and discharged to police.
Whilst attempting to place him in a caged police vehicle, the POI threatened and assaulted officers.
He was charged with 14 offences including: Outstanding arrest warrant; Aggravated break and enter dwelling in company; Police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously; Drive conveyance without consent of owner; Use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention; Assault; Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period; Intimidate police officer in execution of duty; Resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty; Assault officer in execution of duty; and escape police custody.
The POI was bail refused and fronted Gosford Local Court on March 5.
Source:
Website, Mar 1
Brisbane Water Police District