Police are seeking public assistance as part of their investigation into an alleged assault at Taigum on Saturday.
The incident allegedly occurred at about 5.15pm on June 13 along the Cabbage Tree Creek walking tracks that run behind residential units in the vicinity of Handford Road, Taigum.
It will be alleged that an unknown male engaged in a conversation with a women who was exercising in the area, and that the male grabbed the woman and made inappropriate comments. The unknown male then jogged away towards Roghan Road, Taigum.
The man is described as approximately 25-years-old, athletic/muscular build, clean shaven, 180cm tall, dark brown complexion, brown eyes, wearing a dark grey baseball cap, grey hooded jumper, white socks half way up shins, maroon baggy basketball shorts, was wearing earpod headphones and dark coloured running shoes.
Police have released a comfit image of a male person they believe may be able to assist with inquiries
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Being alert to elder abuse in our communities is always important.
Research shows family violence often increases during major crises and disruptions, which means some older Queenslanders may be at increased risk of abuse at this time during the COVID pandemic.
Social and physical isolation, or shared living spaces with a person who may behave abusively, could heighten the risks.
Elder abuse is a single or repeated act — of lack of appropriate action — occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.
Did you know that most cases of elder abuse occur within family relationships?
Elder abuse can be perpetrated in various forms — physical, emotional/psychological, financial, sexual abuse, or neglect.
Now is a time when we need to look out for each other, particularly those who are most vulnerable.
If you suspect that an older person you
Fatal motorcycle crash, Heathwood
A 34-year-old man has died following a motorcycle crash in Heathwood overnight.
Police will allege the Windsor man travelled into parklands at Heathwood to ride his dirt bike and was last seen at 1pm yesterday (June 13).
After failing to return home last night, police were alerted and began investigating.
Sadly, the man was located deceased this morning at 8.30am in bushland.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations continue.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP2001235798 within the online suspicious activity form.
Wounding, Petrie
Police have declared a crime scene at a Young Street address in Petrie following a wounding incident this morning.
Around 11am, police were called to reports of a man in his 20s sustained a stab wound to his back.
The man was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital from a separate Anzac Avenue address in Kallangur a short time later.
He remains in a critical but stable condition.
A 22-year-old man is currently assisting police with enquires.
There is no further information at this time.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QI2001229088 within the online suspicious activity form.
Road Safety program delivered to highschool students
On Wednesday June 10, officers from North Brisbane Crime Prevention Unit attended Craigslea State High School to assist with the delivery of a road safety initiative which is run by RACQ.
The RACQ docudrama is a two-and-a-half hour senior school road safety education program that is offered free of charge to Year 11 and 12 students in Queensland secondary schools.
With the recent tragic road fatalities involving young people, this program was a timely reminder for students to be aware of their responsibilities when driving.
QPS Officers participated in a road safety docudrama at Craigslea State High School
The docudrama is both engaging and interactive and will empower your students to make better and informed choices both as a driver and passenger.
This presentation takes a community approach to road safety issues involving emergency service workers and other local professionals to help demonstrate a powerful ‘mock crash’ road safety scenario.
Students then explore and are equipped
Serious traffic crash, North Brisbane
Police are seeking witnesses to a single vehicle crash north of Brisbane in the early hours of this morning.
Just before 2am, a silver Mitsubishi Lancer was observed travelling at high speed southbound along the Bruce Highway before crashing near the southbound on-ramp of Dohles Rocks Road at Griffin.
The three occupants of the vehicle, a woman and two men, were transported to hospital in a serious condition.
Southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway between Anzac Avenue and Dohles Rocks Road were closed for several hours.
Anyone who witnessed crash, or have dashcam footage, are urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP2001186025 within the online suspicious activity
Send in the bikes from Hendra Station!
Police from Hendra Station have recently obtained bicycles and have incorporated regular bicycle patrols as a part of their dedication to new and efficient approaches to preventing, disrupting and investigating crime.
Officers involved in these patrols have undergone a specific skills training course for these deployments.
Bicycle patrols are a tried and true policing technique that allows police to better access and observe public spaces.
Offenders who commit offences are generally not looking for officers on bikes – they are concerned with marked and unmarked patrol vehicles.
Officers on bicycles often report about having the ability when on bike to approach a crime in progress, unnoticed or unrecognised by the offenders until the very last moment.
Acting Inspector Paul French of the South Gateway Patrol Group said there were many benefits to police patrolling on bikes.
“Officers have already begun conducting proactive patrols as part of a strategy to investigate and prevent all types of offences,
Eight lives lost in 72 hours
Several serious crashes over the weekend have prompted police to issue a warning to motorists to drive responsibly.
This weekend alone has seen eight lives lost on Queensland’s roads with a number of others now suffering serious injuries.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, four lives were lost in Townsville when a car flipped after clipping a roundabout. This was after an infant died in a single vehicle traffic crash in Mackay on Saturday afternoon.
Two men also died in a three-vehicle collision around 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon at Bethania.
Later Sunday night, a collision occurred between a car and a truck on the Warrego Highway at Oakey. An altercation has occurred between the two drivers when the driver of the car attempted to grab hold of the truck as it drove off and was thrown into oncoming traffic.
A 19-year-old man was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Around 2.30am Monday morning, police were
Armed robbery, Sunnybank
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Sunnybank Hills early yesterday morning.
Around midnight, two men wearing red bandanas across their faces entered the Pinelands Road service station and approached the counter.
One demanded cash from the 23-year-old male attendant while the second made threats while holding a knife.
The first attempted to climb under the counter while the attendant opened the cash register and handed over the till. The two fled towards Farne Street on foot.
No one was physically injured.
The first offender was wearing a grey hoodie, dark coloured trackpants and grey shoes with a white stripe.
The second was wearing a black hoodie, dark coloured pants and grey sports shoes with a blue outline.
They were both wearing gloves and had bags, one blue, the other black.
Investigations are continuing.
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Queensland road safety mid-year snapshot
Police are urging motorists to make better decisions on the roads with a mid-year report revealing an eight per cent increase in the number of fatal traffic crashes across Queensland.
A total of 91 lives have been lost on Queensland roads in the first five months of 2020, up from 84 at the same time last year.
Motorcyclists were highly represented in the figures, with one in four of all fatalities either motorcycle riders or passengers.
Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police were very concerned with trends in road trauma for the year so far.
“Despite less travel occurring on our roads so far this year due to COVID-19, we are seeing more trauma and that is a troubling.
“Importantly, many of the fatal traffic crashes which have occurred could have been prevented.
“Day-in and day-out, we are seeing road users make poor decisions on our roads and tragically, these decisions are having devastating