Police have charged two teenagers with numerous shoplifting offences in the Tweed Heads area.

Operation FURITTUS was initiated to enhance community safety by addressing anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other offences occurring within local shopping centres, public spaces and public transport hubs in the Tweed Heads area.

Detective Inspector Matt Zimmer from Tweed/Byron Police District said, “This operation reinforces our commitment to maintaining a strong presence in the community by disrupting individuals who engage in criminal activity and holding them accountable for their actions."

Ongoing investigations led to a search warrant being executed at a home on Cambridge Court, Kingscliff, yesterday (Wednesday, 9 July 2025). During a search of the premises, police allegedly located and seized numerous clothing items alleged to be linked to several shoplifting offences.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested at the address and taken to Tweed Heads Police Station. He was charged with twenty-two shoplifting offences. He was given conditional bail to appear at Tweed Heads Children’s Court on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

A 17-year-old girl was also arrested at the home. She was charged with six shoplifting offences and issued a Future Court Attendance Notice. She will appear before a children’s court on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

Investigations under Operation FURITTUS are ongoing.