Council takes zero tolerance stance against criminal activity in Livingstone

The Livingstone Shire area has recently experienced a spate of break-ins as well as illegal dumping incidents and theft of Council infrastructure. 

Mayor Andy Ireland said Council has a zero tolerance policy towards this kind of appalling behaviour and is extremely disappointed in the actions of a few, impacting negatively on others in our community.

“The Yeppoon area has seen some disturbing criminal activity lately including several break-ins across a number of local businesses and homes, drug-related offences, illegal dumping and most recently, theft of fencing at the Adelaide Park and Limestone Creek Road intersection,” Mayor Ireland said.    

“Council is extremely disappointed in this abhorrent behaviour and there is no excuse for these illegal activities to take place anywhere in the Shire.

“Council appreciates that majority of residents do the right thing and abide by the law, making our Shire one of the best places in the world to live, work and play. 

“However, for those who do the wrong thing and choose to engage in law-breaking behaviour, they are firmly reminded that they are not welcome in Livingstone. 

“Council is working closely with Queensland Police Service to identify these perpetrators, and will not hesitate to prosecute them. 

“I have also written to the Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, the Hon Mark Ryan, to request that Yeppoon Police Station be fully-manned and accessible to the public for 24-hours a day, seven days a week, and that more officers be assigned to policing the Livingstone Shire area.”