Queensland police hunt Irish tourists over scams

Police say a group of Irish tourists have been running scams in southeast Queensland to fleece home and business owners out of cash and goods.

Queensland detectives have released images of people who may be able to assist with their investigations into a series of scams and stealing offences. Source: Queensland Police

Queensland police are searching for a group of Irish tourists accused of running a number of scams in the state's southeast.

Brisbane and Gold Coast police have received 12 complaints about the group of nine men and women.

Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming said the men have fleeced thousands of dollars from elderly home owners with bogus agreements to fix roofs and driveways.

Source: Queensland Police

One man lost $25,000 after they failed to carry out promised roof repairs, he said.

The women are accused of distracting shop attendants while their children put stolen items in a pram.

Both the men and women have been reported to police for scamming food by claiming they found hair in their meal, or that a piece of glass cut their mouth.

Anyone with information should contact police.