With severe drought conditions and limited water supply affecting parts of the Darling Downs, police are disappointed and concerned to have received three reports of water thefts across the local area.
On March 11, more than 7,000 litres of water was stolen from the Girraween Environmental Lodge in Wyberba.
Between June 7 to 21, an unknown quantity of water was taken from a dam at a property on Poziers Road in Cottonvale.
Additionally, between July 28 and 29, an unknown quantity of water was taken from High Street in Stanthorpe after a cap was removed from a water main.
Police also suspect there have been three other incidents of water theft in the area, but so far, no formal complaints have been lodged.
Stanthorpe Officer in Charge Acting Senior Sergeant Greg Finucane is encouraging residents to be conscious of their water usage and assist the Southern Downs Regional Council’s aim of reducing water consumption.
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