Police have charged three teenage boys following a number of burglary and vehicle thefts in St George last month.

At approximately 2am on May 24, it is alleged a hotel room on St Georges Terrace was broken into and a set of keys stolen. A stolen 2023 Toyota Hilux was seen at the scene.

Around 10.50pm on May 25 entry was gained to a Scott Street property through a back door with a set of car keys taken from inside the home and a grey 2016 Volkswagen Golf was stolen.

On the same night a fuel drum that was secured on the back tray of a vehicle was stolen.  The vehicle had been parked in the driveway of a Grey Street property.

On May 26 it is alleged a Scott Street property was broken into through a window with keys taken to a 2017 Toyota Prado which was stolen.

This vehicle was discovered the following morning May 27 on Arthur Street.

Around 3.30am on May 26 it is alleged a fuel can was stolen from the back of a vehicle parked at a hotel on St Georges Terrace.

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with 12 offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, enter premises to commit and burglary.

He has been remanded in custody to appear in the Ipswich Childrens Court.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with 7 offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, enter premises to commit and stealing.

He is due to appear in the St George Childrens Court.

 A 15-year-old boy has been charged with 10 offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, enter premises to commit and stealing.

He is due to appear in the St George Childrens Court.

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