Cops closing the net on alleged roo offenders

POLICE say they are “closing the net” on the alleged offenders responsible for wiping out at least 10 wallabies and kangaroos – including an infant joey – in the Gold Coast hinterland at the weekend.

On Sunday, residents at the Harry Mills Drive, Worongary scene described the carnage as a “sick and barbaric attack” on local wildlife.

Queensland Police Service Superintendent Geoff Sheldon told ABC radio on Monday morning the act of running down the kangaroos and wallabies was “disgraceful conduct killing innocent animals”.

He says residents had reported two vehicles which they believe may have been responsible.

On Sunday night, PolAir units were searching for the vehicles reported, but could not locate them.

“But later last night one of the vehicles was found at a service station on the highway and we’re able to backtrack through the CCTV footage, so the net is rapidly closing,” Supt Sheldon said.

“I’m hoping we’ll have some today and rounding up those people for pretty serious animal cruelty.”

Gold Coasters took to social media on Monday to slam the alleged attackers.

Beth Brennan wrote: “Absolutely disgusting behaviour. What the effing (sic) hell goes wrong in someone’s mind that wants them to do this?”

“What the f**k is wrong with these Sub Humans?,” Christine Remnant posted.

Bernadette Grogan said: “Horrific … who could do such a thing?”

A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said it was understood police “were quite keen” to open a full investigation on the matter, given its serious nature.

Initially the investigation was handed over to RSPCA. But now that organisation, police and council are working to locate the alleged perpetrators.