In a significant police operation in Brisbane, six teenagers have been apprehended, suspected of being members of a criminal gang accused of targeting homes throughout the city.
The arrest of a 14-year-old from Marsden drew particular attention due to its dramatic nature. The young suspect attempted to evade capture by concealing himself in the insulation of a house’s roof in Kingston.
During the raid, a teenage girl was discovered when she answered the door and was promptly taken into custody. However, locating the boy proved to be more challenging for the officers.
Bodycam footage captured the tense moments as police commanded the teenager to come out from his hiding spot. The officers had to physically climb into the cramped insulation area, eventually pulling the boy out of the roof cavity by his legs before arresting him.
Another child, found in bed at the scene, was also arrested, adding to the tally of detained suspects in this ongoing investigation.
Another child was on the scene in bed, and they were also arrested.
Six teenagers were arrested overall, all being between 14 and 16 years old.
Police will allege he is part of a criminal gang with five other teenagers who have committed almost 100 property offences in southern Brisbane.
They allegedly have hit houses in over a dozen suburbs, including Bulimba, Springfield Lakes and Sunnybank Hills.
They were charged with multiple offences, including stealing, attempted burglary, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The teenagers who were arrested have now been handed dates to appear at various children’s courts across Brisbane.
