Police have charged a man following a theft in Buddina yesterday, 25 October.
At approximately 4pm, it is alleged the man stole a backpack from outside a shopping centre on Point Cartwright Drive.
Following subsequent enquiries, police observed the man on Alexandra Parade in Alexandra Headland just before 5pm when it is alleged he attempted to flee on foot before he was swiftly apprehended by officers.
It will be further alleged a knife was discovered inside the backpack, which was located nearby.
A 22-year-old Aroona man was charged with unlawful possession of stolen property, possessing a knife in a public place and failing to properly dispose of a needle or syringe.
He is due to face Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 19 November.
