A youth allegedly shone a laser at the police helicopter at Main Beach overnight.
Around 8pm the helicopter was patrolling over Mackintosh Island when the laser was alleged shone at the aircraft, affecting all three crew.
The youth, a 15-year-old boy from Ashmore will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
