Update: Armed robbery, Chermside

Police have released further images of a man that may be able to assist in the investigation of a convenience store was robbery at Chermside on May 22.
At 11.10pm two men entered the Gympie Road store and threatened the male attendant with an axe and a fence paling. The men demanded money and left the store with a sum of cash. They were last seen heading toward Henry Street, Chermside.
The man pictured is driving a stolen 2014 blue Ford Focus.  Detectives are appealing for anyone who has further information in relation to this matter to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

 
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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Motorbike seized after serial traffic offences, Bald Hills

An alleged serial speedster has had his motorcycle seized and will have to front court following a Road Policing Task Force investigation into a series of traffic offences in Bald Hills this year.
Investigations commenced in January after a motorcycle was detected by an unmanned speed camera travelling over the speed limit on the Gympie Arterial Road on a number of separate occasions.
It will be alleged the motorcycle failed to display registered number plates when it was detected exceeding the 100km/h speed limit a total of 10 times on the following dates:
• January 1 at 1.19am – 135km/h
• January 5 at 4.56pm – 128km/h
• January 6 at 4.06am – 123km/h and allegedly performing a “wheel stand”
• January 7 at 9.57am – 127km/h
• January 8 at 3.24pm – 136km/h
• January 8 at 8.14pm – 145km/h
• January 11 at 7.17pm – 135km/h
• January 12 at 10.25pm – 135km/h and allegedly performing a “wheel stand”

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Road closures, Ascot

Hendra Police would like to inform motorists of road closures around the Eagle Farm Racecourse, Ascot, this Saturday May 27 due to the continuation of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.
The following roads will be closed from 8am through till 7pm:

Lancaster Road, Ascot, will be closed to through traffic between Vine Street and Rupert Terrace;
Racecourse Road, Ascot, between Beatrice Terrace and Lancaster Road;
Charlton and Lonsdale Streets will be closed at Beatrice Terrace; and
McGill Avenue will also be closed at Kitchener Road except for taxi’s and Uber vehicles.

Traffic will be detoured via Beatrice Terrace at the designated road closure sites, with traffic controllers on site. Congestion is expected around the Eagle Farm Racecourse, especially on Racecourse Road and Lancaster Road.
Hendra Police are requesting motorists avoid Lancaster Road, and the northern end of Racecourse Road, Ascot for non-essential travel during Saturday May 27.

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Sudden death, Northgate

Detectives from the Boondall Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) are investigating the death of a young girl at Northgate yesterday as part of Operation Papa Belvedere.
Just before 3.30pm, police were advised that a 2-year-old girl had been located unconscious in a home in Ridge Street with serious injuries, including significant burns.
The girl was taken to the Lady Cilento Hospital but sadly died overnight.
An Investigation Centre has been set up at the Boondall Police Station.
Police are working to establish the circumstances surrounding her death and the injuries she sustained.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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