Over the past three months, police have seen an increase in trespassing offences in the Norval Park Beach and Miara areas.
Offenders have accessed property owned by a private company and used four-wheel drive winches to move fence posts, bollards and signs to gain access.
A significant amount of damage has been caused including damage to the sand dunes from these vehicles.
Officer in Charge of South Kolan Police Station Sergeant Matthew Swan said police are working closely with the property owners to stop these types of offences from occurring.
“I would like to remind residents that four-wheel driving activity on private land is prohibited and a trespassing offence,” Sergeant Swan said.
“We are asking community members to be careful and ensure that they are not accessing private property during their four-wheel drive trips.”
People caught trespassing in the area can be liable to a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units or one year imprisonment.
Property owners are encouraged to contact Policelink if they do find someone trespassing on their land.
The Bundaberg region contains many exciting and challenging areas for four-wheel driving that are permitted for public use.
For more information regarding four-wheel drive areas, visit http://www.bundaberg4wdclub.com/.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.