Locals Disgusted After Bizarre Late-Night Teen Vandalism in Nerang

Locals in Nerang have been left outraged after a disturbing late-night prank saw a boat owner’s property targeted in what residents are calling a new low in teenage mischief.

The incident happened around 3:00AM on Sunday morning along The Linkway in Nerang. According to the victim, the two teens were described as skinny, Caucasian boys around 14–15 years old. They were first seen rummaging through a house under construction next door. Security footage shows one of the teens encouraging his mate on where to dump a box of screws. Shockingly, he then points towards the nearby boat. A couple of days later, the owner discovered not only were the screws tossed inside — but one of the teens defecated in the box before leaving.

As they ran off, the pair could be heard laughing loudly as they disappeared into the night. “What is wrong with kids these days? Not only did you drop a box of screws in my boat – but you took a dump in the box first,” the angry resident wrote online.

Community reaction

Locals responding to the incident online expressed both disgust and disbelief.

“That's gross. However also stupid. Their poo will have their DNA .... Maybe time to find out who's poo it is lol” Sam Hooper

“Oxygen thieves” Aaron Edmond

“The f**k?! These kinds of people will never own something of value. Soo... they don't get it.” Julia Bonelli-Bird

“I’ll have the s**t in a box over my car being stolen any day of the week.” Domonic Ingram

“Gross.” Anita Marshall

“These kids have no future and they know it lol.” Led Buzetzky

“So his mate watched him poop into a box?... that's romantic.” Cindy Shepherdson

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Growing frustration in Nerang

Residents say this type of behaviour is becoming all too common, with teenagers causing trouble in the late hours of the night and damaging property. Many locals are fed up with having to clean up after reckless behaviour that they believe is spiralling out of control.

Police appeal

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or those involved to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report anonymously online. Locals are also encouraged to hand over any CCTV footage to assist police investigations.

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