Multiple stolen cars have been crashed, dumped and set alight across Townsville within 24 hours including one involved in a nasty incident right in front of the Welcome to Townsville sign.

Brazen car thieves have left a trail of destruction in Hermit Park this morning, dumping a stash of stolen cars including one they ditched in the river. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. Police are ...

Townsville’s streets have become a thief ... s undisputed hotspot for unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Two stolen car crashed along Dalrymple Rd, Garbutt. Picture: Natasha Emeck Snapping ...

It is not known if the offenders in the stolen car were children or adults. Ms Marr praised the efforts of police who coordinated roadblocks with Townsville City Council. The Thuringowa MP was one ...

The stolen car was recovered in Townsville suburb of Douglas later on Friday morning. Police have not charged anyone with driving the car at the time of the parade, and investigations are ongoing.