Four Vehicles Stolen Across Ipswich in Three Days, Police Urge Vigilance

Police are calling on the Ipswich community to help locate four vehicles stolen across the district during the first three days of October.



The thefts include a white Mitsubishi Triton dual cab (registration 511FD8) taken on 2 October, a blue Skoda Octavia sedan (249VOW) also stolen on 2 October, and a white MG ZS station wagon (382GF6) reported missing on 3 October. A red Mazda CX-30 station wagon (875NP6) was stolen on 1 October.

Queensland Police have issued reference numbers for each incident: QP2501770330 for the Mazda, QP2501780578 for the Skoda, QP2501781819 for the Mitsubishi, and QP2501782486 for the MG.

Authorities are urging anyone who has spotted these vehicles or has relevant information to come forward.

The thefts have prompted police to remind residents about basic vehicle security measures. Car owners should ensure their vehicles are locked and secured at all times, with valuables such as cash, electronics, and handbags kept out of sight.

Police also emphasised the importance of keeping garages locked and secured, even when residents are home, as vehicles, electrical equipment, trailers and ride-on mowers remain targets for thieves.

The security reminder extends beyond motor vehicles, with police encouraging residents to secure e-scooters and bicycles with chains and padlocks when not in use to deter opportunistic theft.



Members of the public with information can contact Policelink through the online suspicious activity form available 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Published 3-October-2025

Facebook Marketplace Thief Arrested After Ipswich Police Chase

An alleged serial Facebook Marketplace thief has been arrested in Springfield Central after leading Ipswich police on a dramatic foot chase.



Nicholas Joseph Davis, 37, was intercepted by police officers outside a Bunnings in Springfield Central about 11:40am on Monday, ending what authorities claim was a pattern of vehicle thefts across the region.

Officers from the Ipswich district discovered an allegedly stolen white Toyota Hiace van in a Springfield Central carpark and waited for the suspect to return. When Davis noticed police, he allegedly attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended following a chase across busy roads.

The arrest follows two separate incidents where Davis allegedly stole vehicles from Facebook Marketplace sellers. In the most recent case, police allege Davis stole a 2019 Toyota Hiace valued at $28,000 from Slacks Creek on March 30 after arranging to test drive the vehicle.

Two weeks prior, Davis allegedly used the same tactic to steal a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 scooter valued at $3,000 from an Ipswich resident, Kaz Miyazaki. After taking the scooter for a “test ride,” Davis never returned, later texting the seller with claims of an injury and promises of payment that never materialised.

During Monday’s arrest in Springfield Central, police allegedly discovered stolen number plates, war medals, power tools, and a machete inside the van. The vehicle has been taken for forensic examination by Ipswich district police.

Davis faces five counts of enter premises and commit, and two counts each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing. He is scheduled to appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on Tuesday.



The case has prompted local police to urge Ipswich residents to take precautions when selling items through online marketplaces, including meeting in public places and verifying buyers’ identities.

Published 1-April-2025