Sunshine Coast police have charged 53 people on 100 offences, including 15 juveniles, during the first month of a special operation.
The highly visible operation focuses on stolen cars, robberies and break-ins, with officers focused on preventing, disrupting and investigating crime.
Around 4.30pm on 17 March, highway patrol officers allege a stolen motorbike was being driven dangerously along Perwillowen Road in Burnside and the rider failed to stop for police.
A 36-year-old Nambour man was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
He is due to face Nambour Magistrates Court on 20 April.
Around 1.20am on 28 March, a man went to an address on Driers Road in Cooran and entered a blue Mazda BT 50 that was parked outside.
When the 39-year-old female resident and owner of the vehicle approached the man, he allegedly threatened her with a knife before driving off in her vehicle.
Police intercepted the Mazda on Wises Road and arrested the man.
A 32-year-old Maroochydore man was charged with one count each of armed robbery, dangerous operation of a vehicle, evading police, driving under the influence of liquor, driving unaccompanied as a learner, possess property suspected of being used in connection with the commission of a drug offence, and two counts of possessing dangerous drugs.
He is due to face Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 30 March.
Sunshine Coast District Officer Superintendent Craig Hawkins said these results are a reflection of the good work officers perform across the district on a daily basis in keeping the Sunshine Coast safe.
He also said it shows the positive relationships local police have with members of the public.
“Information provided by the community allows us to react quickly to prevent criminal activity and possible further victims,” he said.
“The assistance and support of the Sunshine Coast community allow us to maintain the safe environment and lifestyle we enjoy, and police are committed to keeping the Sunshine Coast the safest place in the state.”
Operation Yankee Forge is a six-month operation.
