Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

A 36-year-old man has died after a motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway at Mango Hill early this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcyclist was travelling south on the Bruce Highway when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light pole just before 2.30am.
The Sunshine Coast man was declared deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and has appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward.
All lanes of the Bruce Highway have since reopened.

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: QP2001060441 within the online suspicious activity form.

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With easing COVID-19 restrictions, all school students will be back behind a school desk from Monday, May 25.
On top of remembering to stay 1.5 metres apart and washing hands thoroughly, it is also important to remember the road rules around schools. Be sure to obey road rules and street signs or you may receive a fine for your trouble.
May 25 will see increased pedestrian and traffic flows in and around schools, with police patrolling these areas to ensure everyone stays safe.
As the sense of ‘normal life’ is becoming more foreseeable to many, now is the time to take a breather and prepare for the kids returning to a school routine between Monday and Friday.
Daily starting times may differ from school to school, however police will be out and about to ensure all parents and students receive support in getting back into this routine.
Community policing is also returning to normal duties,

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Police have charged five teenagers after a stolen car was allegedly driven dangerously and involved in two crashes in Brisbane’s north yesterday.
The Black Mazda CX-9 was stolen from a Mountain Creek address on Tuesday, May 19 and was seen at numerous locations yesterday on the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane.
It will be alleged the car travelled at high speed and crossed to the wrong side of Sandgate road at Clayfield and Roghan Road at Taigum.
At 2.10pm a man was stationary in his Colorado Ute on Zillmere Road at the traffic lights with Sandgate Road. A Mazda CX-9 has crashed into the ute. The Mazda has then reversed and driven off along Sandgate Road.
At 2.15pm on Ryan’s road at Northgate, the Mazda CX-9 has crashed into a parked car and motorcycle causing extensive damage. The Mazda lost control mounting a curb and almost flipping onto its side before driving off.
The vehicle

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A 31-year-old man has been charged with an additional offence of attempted arson as investigations continue into a double homicide at Joyner continue.
The matter will be mentioned in Pine Rivers Magistrate Court on July 13 after the man appeared today for two counts of murder (domestic violence offence) and unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences.
Investigators continue to appeal for anyone who was in the vicinity of Todds and Gordon Crossing roads between 3pm and 6:30pm on Saturday, May 16, to come forward.
Anyone with information can attend a Command Post which will be established at Wright Reserve between 3pm and 6:30pm on Saturday, May 23.

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.

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Personal violence is significantly under reported to police with offenders targeting people who they perceive as vulnerable and less likely to resist.
With social spaces becoming increasingly busier around our communities and business precincts, police would like to remind members of the community to keep safe while out and about.
Whether it be using public transport or returning to the routine of daily commutes for work or personal related activities.
Also remember to follow the current COVID-19 guidelines and maintain physical distancing.
Crime Prevention team would like to share a few helpful tips for maintaining a healthy approach to personal safety, which may also further reduce the risks to becoming victim of crime in your community.
When out and about
There are a number of things you can do to appear confident in your surroundings:

Always exhibit strong and positive body language to appear self-assured
Be aware of your surroundings and alert to what is going on

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During National Volunteers Week, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our amazing Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) for their dedication to the Service and to the community.
National Volunteers Week runs from May 18 to 24 and this year’s theme is Changing Communities. Changing Lives. – and our volunteers certainly do that.
Within the Gateway Patrol Group we have nine wonderful ViPs who generously give up their time to perform a variety of tasks, some of which are not very glamorous, like letter box drops in the middle of summer.
Thank you to our wonderful Volunteers in Policing
In general, tasks performed by the ViPs assist police to deliver a range of services designed to reduce crime and to help people feel safe. These tasks performed by our ViPs include hotspot letter box drops, Lock it or Lose it motor vehicle security checks, crime prevention displays, work experience program and victim of

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Detectives investigating the burglary of a Woolloongabba electronics retail store last year have released footage of two men they believe could assist them.
Around 2.50am, on Monday October 7, the pair gained entry to the Stanley Street East by smashing the front glass door.
They then unplug and remove a number of laptops on display before taking the till from the register containing a sum of cash.

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: QP1901949837 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Detectives are appealing for members of the public to come forward as they continue their investigation into the deaths of a man and woman at Joyner yesterday.
As part of Operation Sierra Tamarind, officers are asking motorists who were travelling between Joyner, the Gold Coast and Ku-ring-gai in New South Wales between Saturday evening and 6.30pm last night to contact police.
A man and woman, both aged 59, were located deceased at the Hazlemere Court home just before 2pm.
Investigators are appealing for information in relation to a white 2020 model RAV4 (similar to the one pictured) seen traveling from the Joyner property around 7pm on Saturday.
Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in or around Joyner, in particular on Lake Samsonvale, Forman Road, Forman Park, and Youngs Crossing Road is asked to contact police.
Initial inquiries indicate it then travelled towards the Gold Coast and was in Shillito Street Southport overnight of Saturday May

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South Brisbane detectives are expected to travel to New South Wales  to seek the extradition of man charged with a double homicide at Joyner.
A man and woman, both aged 59, were located deceased at their Joyner home yesterday afternoon.
A 31-year-old Joyner man was arrested by New South Wales police at Berowra around 6.30pm yesterday (May 17).
He was arrested and charged by virtue of Queensland Arrest Warrant for two count of murder (domestic violence offence) and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
Media release issued yesterday:
Police are investigating the deaths of a man and woman at Joyner, north of Brisbane this afternoon.
Shortly before 2pm, officers were called to a residence after the discovery and a crime scene declared.
An Investigation Centre has been established at Petrie Police Station.
There is no further information available at this stage.
Investigations continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form

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Police are investigating the deaths of a man and woman at Joyner, north of Brisbane this afternoon.
Shortly before 2pm, officers were called to a residence after the discovery and a crime scene declared.
An Investigation Centre has been established at Petrie Police Station.
There is no further information available at this stage.
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: QP2001018065 within the online suspicious activity form.

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