Stolen Backhoe Causes Disruption and Power Outages in Hervey Bay
Authorities have apprehended an individual involved in a recent incident involving a stolen backhoe in the Hervey Bay region. The machinery was reportedly taken from Eli Waters on the morning of Sunday, June 15, and subsequently driven in a reckless manner through the suburbs of Craignish and Toogoom.
The incident has resulted in suspected damage to local power infrastructure, leading to outages that have affected residents and businesses in the area. Ongoing investigations aim to determine the full extent of the damage and to clarify the circumstances surrounding the theft and subsequent actions.
Residents in the affected neighborhoods have been advised to avoid the impacted areas and to stay informed through their local power providers’ outage maps. Utility companies, including Ergon Energy and Energex, are actively monitoring the situation. As repair efforts continue, updates regarding restoration timelines are expected to be communicated to the public.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information or footage related to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers to assist with ongoing investigations.
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