Bunnings shopper stages citizen's arrest A Brisbane shopper made a citizen's arrest outside a Bunnings hardware store when he sprung a man allegedly trying to steal power tools from the back of his ute on Wednesday. Police suspect the alleged thief may be a serial offender and has previously stolen power tools from vehicles in Moorooka, Salisbury and Rocklea. The 39-year-old man from Coopers Plains was nabbed outside the Oxley Bunnings store in Brisbane's southwest about 2.40pm. When police arrived, they allegedly found a large number of stolen power tools in the 39-year-old man's car. He was charged with stealing, assault, possession of house breaking implements and possession of suspected stolen property. He is due to face Richlands Magistrates Court on Thursday. Police have called for anyone whose power tools were stolen from their vehicles in the area to come forward. People with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au.