Australian Police Issue Fake BOLO for Nickelback for 'Crimes Against Music'

Australia's Queensland Police Service has warned its residents to be on the lookout for members of Nickelback who are wanted for "committing musical crimes." The police department's verified Twitter account posted the mock BOLO (police jargon for "be on the lookout") Tuesday night ahead of the group's concert in the city of Boondall.

The QPS — which typically keeps its social media posts to serious police business — also shared a similar poster on Facebook, telling Queensland residents to avoid the Nickelback concert as it "may be hazardous to your hearing and street cred."

The police force joins a long and storied line of internet hate of Nickelback. In 2010, the band lost a popularity contest to a pickle when a group called "Can this pickle get more fans than Nickleback [sic]?" got more likes on Facebook than the band's official page. A survey conducted by Mic earlier this year found that only one musician, Justin Bieber, is liked less in America than Nickelback.

Then again, it's Nickelback laughing their way to the bank. According to the Brisbane Times, the band's promotional materials boast worldwide album sales of more than $50 million. So should the Queensland Police Service actually book Nickelback for their "crimes against music," they'll have more than enough cash to make bail.