Wild scenes as boomer couple accused of keying a Tesla and a BMW face court
- Wife accused of stealing two luxury cars
- Raymond and Barbara Edwards were allegedly caught on camera
An elderly couple accused of driving luxury cars in broad daylight tried to quickly escape unwanted media attention as they left court.
Raymond Edwards, 70, and his wife Barbara Edwards appeared in Brisbane Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with malicious damage.
The couple were charged after they were allegedly caught on camera installing keys on luxury cars at Brisbane’s north Brisbane’s Brookside Shopping Center in Mitchelton last month.
Mr Edwards was allegedly caught using his key to damage a white BMW and Tesla in the car park.
Raymond Edwards, 70, and his wife Barbara Edwards appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday charged with malicious damage.
Raymond Edwards was allegedly caught with the key in his car on Brisbane’s northern outskirts – footage captured the moment it happened.
One of the couple is said to be driving one of the vehicles.
They can allegedly be seen in on-board camera footage of the damaged Tesla, first obtained by Seven News, making their way through parked cars before turning on the keys.
The footage also allegedly showed Ms Edwards, wearing a Gucci T-shirt, driving cars.
When the couple arrived at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday, they were surrounded by family and friends to avoid being filmed or photographed.
A supporter of the couple knocked the microphone out of a Seven News reporter’s hand.
During the riots, a Channel 7 reporter had his microphone knocked out of his hand
There were chaotic scenes as the family entered and exited the court in Brisbane.
A similar commotion occurred when the group left court Monday after a brief mention when supporters prevented television cameras and photographers from speaking to the couple.
The couple have yet to enter a formal plea, but their lawyer, Bruce Peters, told the court they were “keen to get to the bottom of this because of the media attention” and indicated they would plead guilty.
Prosecutors are still trying to confirm the cost of the damage under the owners’ insurance.
The matter was adjourned until January 16 for further discussion.