Police have released vision and a photo as part of an appeal for public assistance as investigations continue into a series of armed robberies in the Brisbane region.
Detectives as part of Operation Quebec Point believe the man (pictured) may be able to assist with inquiries into the following armed robberies which are linked:
• At 11.30pm on November 27, two armed men entered the bar area of a Didsbury Street hotel in East Brisbane with a firearm and a machete. One man threatened two employees while the second man ushered three patrons inside from the smoking area and instructed them to lay on the floor. A patron struck one of the men over the head with a stool before the two fled the scene with a sum of cash.
• At 2am on December 4, two men armed with firearms entered an Orange Grove Road hotel in Salisbury and demanded money from
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Working to secure local business
Sharing tips to ensure secure local businesses.
Do you own or manage a businesses? Did you know that your local Crime Prevention Officer can assist with staff training and making your store more secure.We can provide free training on:
Personal safety strategies;
Armed robbery awareness and prevention; and
Theft prevention.
We can also conduct security audits of your venue.
More information can be obtained by visiting at Business Security Information or feel free to call the Gateway Crime Prevention office on 33643426.
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.
Police to take on firies in AFL match this Sunday
This weekend police will take part in the annual Guns and Hoses charity football match.
Officers will take on firefighters at the South Pine sports complex, Pine Road, Brendale.
This annual event raises funds for the Salvation Army Projects which assists the less fortunate, the elderly and youth with the demands on the Salvation Army’s Services being high.
All players make a donation to play and patrons attending to watch are encouraged to make a gold coin donation.
It was initially started to thank the Salvation Army for their appearance at a large bushfire during which they provided food and refreshment for tired Fire and police crews.
The match has been supported by local sponsors, local media and AFLQ over the years and as a result almost $20K has been raised for the cause whilst actively promoting the game and QPS in a positive manner to the community.
The matches have been closely contested over the years
All Terrains covered at Stafford
Recently officers from Stafford Police Station participated in some exciting training which will assist officers in their duties within the division.
Getting around the division for Stafford Police whilst on patrol traditionally has been done utilising patrol cars which will always be very efficient, however Stafford Police have welcomed some new additional ways of getting around to continue keeping the division safe and secure.
Stafford Police will be able to utilise the very handy All Terrain Vehicles to patrol bike ways, parks and attend community events or even deploy the ATV for use in search and rescue situations or natural disasters.
Along with the ATV training, Stafford Police Station can now boast a fleet of marked Police bicycles and newly trained Officers ready to pedal around the division as well.
Armed robbery, Kedron
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel that occurred in Kedron early this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate that around 3.42am, three men, two armed with a firearm and the other with a machete have 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.
The men have then left the hotel in a vehicle.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
Update: Robbery with violence, Chermside
Police have charged a man following an investigation into the robbery of a 74-year-old man at a shopping centre in Chermside yesterday morning.
It will be alleged at 8am, a 74-year-old man went into a bathroom at the Gympie Road shopping centre where he was approached from behind by another man.
The man allegedly attempted to remove a wallet from the elderly man’s rear pants pocket and a scuffled ensued resulting in the 74-year-old being pushed to the ground.
The 74-year-old was not physically injured.
Police would like to thank the members of the public who saw the CCTV vision and provided information which assisted in leading to an arrest.
A 39-year-old Sunnybank man is scheduled to appear in Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today charged with robbery.
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
Police working with the Zillmere community
Working with our community
Following a number of recent property offences Boondall Police Station today set up shop in Zillmere.It was also a great opportunity to meet with many of our local residents and businesses to discuss safety and security strategies.
It was a combined effort with Queensland Rail there were also general duties police from Boondall, Hendra, City, Fortitude Valley, Crime Prevention, Road Policing, Tactical Crime Squad, Bike Squad and Volunteers in Policing (ViPs).
Police encouraged members of the public to report suspicious behaviour they witness in their community by contacting Policelink on 131 444 or to call Triple Zero 000 if the crime is happening now.
Our friendly Volunteers in Policing
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
Beat the Break, Bracken Ridge and Sandgate residents
Sandgate Police are urging all local residents to be especially vigilant with their home security – including when they are home.
Remember to key lock all doors, and remove the key from the lock.
Place the key in a safe location, near the door, in case you need to leave in an emergency. Windows need to be carefully secured too.
It is easy to leave windows open in summer to try to stay cool, however, if the window is easy to access from the outside, it may prove to be enticing to a would be offender.
Remember to keep your keys out of sight from potential thieves
Recently, residents in Bracken Ridge disturbed an offender at 4:30 am. The offender had entered the home, by using a key which had been left in the lock on the inside of a door at the rear of the property.
The offenders have reached through a security screen, turned
Traffic incident, Brisbane
A man is currently assisting police with inquiries after he drove his vehicle at the entrance to Police Headquarters in Roma Street Brisbane.
It will be alleged that at 11.54pm a white Ford Territory has reversed at the main entrance to the building but has been unable to drive up the stairs. The vehicle then drove away.
Around midnight a member of the public observed a white Ford Territory side swipe another vehicle on the Captain Cook Bridge and contacted police.
Police attempted to intercept the vehicle as it headed south bound on the M1 at Tarragindi but the vehicle continued to travel south.
At Springwood the traffic slowed due to traffic congestion for roadworks. The Ford Territory rammed a police car and three other vehicles before coming to a stop. Police forced entry to the vehicle and arrested the driver.
A 47-year-old Capalaba man is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
There was only minor
Appeal for witnesses, Upper Kedron
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious traffic incident in Upper Kedron this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 5:25pm a man was travelling on a motorised scooter along Cedar Creek Road when he fell onto the roadway, striking his head.
Emergency services attended the scene and the 48-year-old man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with critical head injuries.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam or vision to contact police.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.