Youth crime wave in Townsville sparks fears of vigilante attacks trends now
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Fed-up local fear it's only a matter of time before vigilantes start taking the law into their own hands, as a terrifying crime wave grips their town.
Roaming youth gangs have become increasingly brazen in Townsville, with a surging number of violent crimes, thefts, break-ins and acts of vandalism.
Restaurant owner Allan Pike revealed his business had been targeted multiple times, including a large rock thrown through a window.
He said his frightened local community has been pushed to its limit and is now at breaking point.
'People aren't going to just sit back and take it anymore,' he told The Project on Sunday.
'They're going to start dishing out their own justice.'
Roaming youth gangs have become increasingly brazen in Townsville, with a surging number of violent crimes, thefts, break-ins and acts of vandalism. Pictured: A youth is seen trying to break into a car
Last year, Townsville saw its highest crime rates in two decades, with more than 43,000 offences recorded.
A year-long police operation saw 1322 offenders charged, with close to 1000 being minors.
Sonia, who works at a Townsville convenience
