A routine patrol through Zillmere has led to a significant arrest after police say a man was found with an allegedly stolen vehicle parked on a quiet local street.
Police allege the incident unfolded mid-morning on Wednesday 17 December, when officers noticed a white Toyota Landcruiser stopped along Victory Street, with a man appearing to work on the vehicle. What began as a standard check quickly escalated into a series of serious allegations.
What police allege happened
According to police, officers from the Boondall Tactical Crime Squad were patrolling Zillmere at about 10.15am when the vehicle caught their attention. Checks on the registration plates attached to the Landcruiser allegedly showed they had been reported stolen earlier in the year from a Mazda CX-7 in Cleveland.
Police say further enquiries confirmed the vehicle identification number of the Landcruiser itself had also been reported stolen, allegedly taken from a Thornlands address on 8 December.
The man was arrested at the scene.
Further allegations uncovered
Following the arrest, police conducted a search and allege they located a clip-seal bag containing a crystalline substance believed to be methylamphetamine.
Investigators further allege the stolen registration plate had been used on a different vehicle involved in a fuel drive-off at Eagle Farm at around 4am on 17 January. Police say the arrested man was linked to that offence through CCTV footage.
Charges laid
The 39-year-old Mundoolun man has been charged with multiple offences, including unlawful possession of a motor vehicle with intent to deprive, possessing dangerous drugs, stealing, receiving tainted property, fraud involving dishonestly making off without payment, and driving a motor vehicle without a licence.
Police say he was remanded in custody and was due to reappear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday 19 December.
Police appeal for information
Police investigations are continuing and officers are asking anyone with information that could assist to come forward.
Information can be provided to Policelink at any time online at
www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting
or by calling 131 444.
Anonymous tips can also be given to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at
www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
When reporting, quote reference number QP2502226311.
Published 19-Dec-2025
