Several teenagers have been charged over alleged break-ins and vehicle thefts linked to Manly and Manly West.
Early Morning Theft In Manly West
Police have charged multiple teenagers following investigations into incidents reported on 16 March in Manly and Manly West.
During the early morning, a group of teenagers allegedly stole a white Toyota Fortuner from a Raeburn Street address in Manly West. The vehicle was later located at about 12.30 p.m. near a railway crossing on Pritchard Street in Wynnum.
A 12-year-old girl from Manly and a 15-year-old girl from Wynnum West were each charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count of stealing. Both are scheduled to appear before Wynnum Children’s Court on 2 April.
A 13-year-old girl from Wynnum was also arrested at the scene and charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. She will be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
A 14-year-old boy from Wynnum West was later located and charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count of enter dwelling and commit. He is also due to appear before Wynnum Children’s Court on 2 April.
Second Break-In Allegedly Linked In Manly
Police will further allege the incident is linked to a second break-in in Manly on the same morning.
At about 4 a.m., two teenagers allegedly entered a New Road residence and made verbal threats towards an 87-year-old woman while armed with a knife. The pair allegedly stole the woman’s white Toyota LandCruiser before leaving the scene.
The vehicle was later recovered abandoned on Gwynne Street in Wynnum West. The woman was not physically injured.
Further Charges And Court Proceedings
On 17 March, police charged a 15-year-old boy from Manly West with two counts each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and enter dwelling and commit, along with one count of fraud – dishonest application of property of another. He is expected to appear before Wynnum Children’s Court on 2 April.
On 18 March, a 16-year-old boy from Keperra was arrested at a Coralie Avenue address in Wynnum West. He has been charged with two counts each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and enter dwelling and commit, and one count of wilful damage.
Police bail was refused and he was expected to appear before Wynnum Children’s Court on 19 March.
Ongoing Investigations In Manly Area
Investigations remain ongoing.
Police have indicated that targeted and visible activity will continue over the next six months under Operation Yankee Forge, aimed at reducing victimisation and addressing offending behaviour across affected communities.
Published 20-Mar-2026
