The Queensland Police Service is currently seeking assistance from the public to help locate a missing Body Armour Vest that belongs to the Cairns Police Station.
Police officers performing duties in Cairns last night signed out the vest at the beginning of their shift. When the officers concluded their shift early this morning they noticed the vest was missing.
The vest has gone missing throughout what was a very busy New Year’s Eve shift, so it has not yet been established if the vest has been taken or accidentally lost throughout the shift.
Police have carried out extensive searches today and have been unable to locate the vest. An internal investigation regarding its loss has commenced.
Members of the public who have information about the location of this vest may not know the significance of such a piece of equipment and are urged to call Cairns Police or hand it in to their nearest police station.
The public is also reminded the vest is a ‘Category E’ weapon under section 6 of the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997, and there are fines that may apply to those found purposely in possession of it.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
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