Courier Mail
June 28, 2008 03:20am
A GOLD Coast businessman who allegedly attached a high-tech tracking device to a female acquaintance's car has appeared in Southport Magistrate's Court charged with stalking.
Police alleged Neil Stewart Hanmer, 67, took the opportunity to hide the sophisticated GPS device in April after offering to have the woman's car serviced.
The developer monitored the woman's movements closely via the internet, even using internet cafes to track her while he was overseas on holidays, police alleged.
The woman became suspicious when he began frequently contacting her via text messages saying he knew where she was and eventually went to the Southport police station to lodge a complaint.
It was alleged Hanmer even called her while she was speaking to police, saying he knew she was at the police station and demanding to know why.
Specialist police officers later searched the woman's car and allegedly discovered the tracking device in the vehicle. It was believed Hanmer knew the woman through mutual business interests.
He was granted bail on the condition he did not have contact with his alleged victim. The matter was adjourned until August 22.
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