Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

What does personal safety mean to you? Do you have a plan? Without even realising it many people already have an informal safety plan in place, such as carrying a phone, letting someone know when you are expected home or having a spare tyre in the car.
Police encourage members of the public to think about everyday situations they may be in, and to come up with strategies to make you feel secure.
The core personal safety strategies the Queensland Police suggest are:

Being committed
Be confident
Be aware of your surroundings
Trust and act on instincts
Be assertive
Develop a safety network

For more in depth safety information visit our Safer Living booklet.
If you would like further information, or if you would like police to deliver a personal safety presentation to your workplace or community group please contact the Gateway District Crime Prevention Office on 3364 3426.

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Stafford Police connected with local business and residents in Windsor on Saturday February 24 and shared valuable crime prevention advice, tips and suggestions over a coffee for – Coffee with a Cop.
On this occasion Police were located at Windsor Home Zone – Krave Cafe with the Mobile Police Facility which drew in a crowd all on its own!
We even had lots of four legged visitors attend and learn how they too can keep their neighbourhoods safe.

Community members enjoyed a coffee on Stafford Police and enjoyed meeting their local officers to receive local advice.

Big thank you to Krave cafe for making such great coffee for all of our visitors.
We look forward to visiting other centres and cafes for more Coffee with a Cop events. If you would like us to attend your neighbourhood, let us know by phoning Stafford Police Station ph. 3364 1800 to find out more.

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Today our 60 Seconds project, focusing on the topic of Family and Domestic violence, was wrapped up with the official awards ceremony for our winners.
Held at North Brisbane District Office, Police and Community Policing Board members welcomed our place winners for morning tea and prize presentation.
To recap, the 60 Seconds Project called for young people under the age of 18 to develop a 60 second video on the topic of family and domestic violence. We asked them to tell us how it affects them, how they see it and how we can impact the incidences of domestic and family violence. They did it and they did it exceptionally well.
Entries were received from far and wide, and we were astounded by the talent and insight of such young people.
Happy place winners
Our first prize winner Lia, moved us this morning with a live rendition of her slam poem. What a talent! As

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Police are appealing to members of the public for information in relation to a man acting suspiciously in the Chermside area on Monday February 26.
At about 8.45am, the man was observed in the vicinity of Burnie Brae Park.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, 180cm tall, proportionate build, long dark hair past his shoulders, black jeans and black hooded jumper.
Any members of the public who have information, dash cam footage or other images of a person matching this description from this area are asked to contact police.
 
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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Detectives investigating an attempted robbery at Milton on January 14 are appealing for public assistance to help identify a woman who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
At about 5.10pm, a woman who was exiting her car on Crombie Street was approached by another woman who demanded her car keys.
When the driver of the car refused to hand over the keys, the woman threatened to stab her.
The woman fled the scene on foot when the driver of the car ran away from her.
No one was injured during the incident.
Police are appealing for information in relation to the identity of the woman (pictured) who police believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.

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

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With heavy rain falling across large parts of the state today, police are urging motorists to drive to conditions and heed the message: if it’s flooded, forget it.
A number of drivers were rescued after proceeding through flooded roads in the Wide Bay area yesterday.
As the rain moves further south, police are warning drivers particularly around the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture and Brisbane areas to slow down, turn their headlights on and increase their stopping distance.
Under severe storms or heavy rain bands, flash flooding can occur very quickly and without any notice – even on roads that you usually travel on without any issues.
Flash flooding can cause significant structural damage to roads, so even if you think it looks safe, you can never be sure exactly what is underneath the water.
No matter what car you drive, no matter what bike you ride, no matter what shoes you wear – if it’s flooded,

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Detectives are investigating after receiving information of shots being fired during a disturbance between a group of men at Zillmere this morning.
Officers were called at 1:20am following reports of a physical altercation between around 30 men in the carpark of sporting grounds on Zillmere Road.
On arrival, two men were arrested by police for public nuisance offences and others moved on without incident.
In the process of dispersing the group, a witness told officers a dark four wheel drive had pulled up prior to their arrival, when a man in the front passenger’s seat removed a firearm from the vehicle’s boot and discharged it twice.
The witness told police the driver then accelerated away at speed.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Zillmere Road to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information

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Detectives investigating the alleged armed robbery of a hotel in Kedron on February 8 have charged a man.
It will be alleged at 3.42am, three men, two armed with a firearm and the other with a machete entered the hotel on Gympie Road.
Once inside the men threatened a staff member and security guard making demands for money.
Staff have complied with their demands and handed over cash.
The two members of staff were not physically injured.
A 23-year-old Mansfield man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, attempted arson and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.  He will appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court today, February 16.
Investigations are continuing.

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A man has died after a truck crashed into a business in Windsor this morning.
Around 9.35am, a garbage truck left the road and crashed into the camping supplies store at the intersection of Northey and Lutwyche roads.
The male driver in his 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Five other people were in the shop at the time.
Two were taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with minor injuries and are in a stable condition.
Rescue crews are working to stabilise the building and retrieve the deceased.
Circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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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Business and finance expert Ross Greenwood joins our R U in Control? campaign to help stop fraudsters targeting Australians.
Whether it be a cold call investment, identity or romance scam, the scammers are getting better. They are targeting Queenslanders daily and it’s costing the community, both financially and emotionally.
But you’re not alone. We are here to help. Let’s take the control back and find the easy steps we can all take to stop and prevent financial and cyber crime.
 
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For more information visit the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch page and the QPS R U in Control? site.
 
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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