A 35-year-old man has been charged after an alleged attempted break-in at a home in Capalaba, before police located him in Cleveland following a search across bayside suburbs.
Alleged Break-In In Capalaba
Police allege that about 7 p.m. on Saturday, 14 March 2026, a group of men attempted to enter a home on Crotona Road, Capalaba.
Entry was not gained, but security cameras were allegedly taken from the property before the group left the scene.
Search Across Bayside Suburbs
On Sunday, 15 March 2026, officers attended an address on Buenavista Avenue in Thornlands about 3.50 p.m. in relation to a separate incident. The man they intended to speak with had already left.
Later that afternoon, police carried out a search across surrounding suburbs, with aerial support reported. The 35-year-old man was located on Middle Street in Cleveland about 5.20 p.m. and taken into custody.
Charges Laid Over Capalaba Incident
The man, identified as being from Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island, has been charged in relation to the Capalaba incident. The charges include attempted enter dwelling with intent while armed in company, wilful damage, and stealing.
He has also been charged with contravention of a domestic violence order in connection with the Thornlands incident on 15 March 2026.
Matter Before Court
The case was mentioned in Cleveland Magistrates Court on Monday, 16 March 2026. No plea was entered during the brief mention and no application for bail was made.
The matter has been adjourned and is scheduled to return to court on 14 April 2026.
Disclosure Requests Raised
During the court mention, the defence sought disclosure material including CCTV footage and the complainant’s statement.
The prosecutor indicated that a complainant statement was not then on file and inquiries would be made to determine whether one had been taken or was yet to be provided.
Published 20-Mar-2026
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