A MAGISTRATE has overruled a police decision not to oppose the granting of bail to a woman who went of a one-day crime spree targeting Darling Downs retail stores.
Tianna Marlene Willis appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday facing more than 40 charges - most of them committed in Toowoomba on January 31.
The court was the told offences included Willis illegally taking property from "almost every shop in town" and included attacking a car with a knife.
Police did not oppose an application for bail made by Willis's lawyers, but magistrate Stuart Shearer was having none of that.
Prosecutor Sergeant Sharon Carruthers said police were happy for Willis to be released on bail despite the fact she already had an appalling "eight-pages" of criminal history.
However, Mr Shearer said the public could have no confidence that Willis would not re-offend if released on bail.
"I cannot see anything to suggest ... I could be confident of her (Willis) not committing further offences (if released)," Mr Shearer said.
"The extent of the crime spree (is of great concern).
"I am satisfied if released on bail she (Willis) is an unacceptable risk of re-offending."
Mr Shearer said he based his bail refusal on Willis's extensive criminal history and the fact she was facing four outstanding charges for failing to appear in court in accordance with bail requirements.
Willis is charged with 42 offences for a range of crimes including stealing, receiving stolen property, receiving stolen property, uttering or forging a document, public nuisance and going armed to cause fear.
Solicitor Cameron Young, for Willis, said his client only travelled to Toowoomba on the day of the spree at the behest of a now former boyfriend.
Mr Shearer ordered Willis be remanded in custody to reappear in court next week (April 17).
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