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Detectives are investigating following an incident in which a woman was injured at an address in Bracken Ridge this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 10:40am emergency services were called to an address on Aldea Circuit following reports a woman had been doused in an accelerant and set on fire.
The 28-year-old woman was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment of burns to her arms and chest.
Police have identified a man in relation to the matter, whose current whereabouts are known to officers.
There is no further information available at this time.
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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A number of officers from the Queensland Police Service attended an award ceremony to receive bravery awards from the Royal Humane Society of Australasia on Friday, July 21.
The awards; seven silver medals, 14 bronze medals, and eight certificates of merit, were presented to QPS officers by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Graham Quirk.
The Royal Humane Society of Australasia, formed in 1874, publicly recognises acts of bravery by making awards to those who risk their own lives to save the lives of others. More than 8,450 awards have been made in the Society’s 142 years’ history.
Below is a summary of QPS award recipients. More details relating to each incident are available here: http://www.rhsa.org.au/bravery-award-present
Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen (Brisbane Region) – Certificate of Merit
Attending the rescue of the occupant of a burning unit, Roma October 28, 2012.
Constable Megan Brunton (Southern Region) – Certificate of Merit
Attending the rescue of a police

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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Lutwyche early this morning.
At 4am, a woman entered the Lutwyche Road shop and attempted to pay for some items with a debit card, however was unsuccessful.
She has then used a syringe to threaten a staff member.
The woman left the store on foot with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
No-one was physically injured.
The woman is described as being Caucasian in appearance with a proportionate build, shoulder-length curly blonde hair which could possibly be a wig, and was wearing a black dress, white leggings, light-coloured lace gloves or socks on her hands, grey sandshoes with purple laces, and a fabric mask or scarf over her face.
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

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Police are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed a traffic crash that occurred on Wednesday July 19.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:45pm at the intersection of Rode Road and Trouts Road, McDowall.
A small green Mazda 121 wagon was travelling west on Rode Road when an unknown red hatch vehicle with a female driver entered Rode Road from Trouts Road in a northerly direction.
The green Mazda has applied its brakes and locked up running into side of the red hatch. The red hatch has stopped and then taken off in a northerly direction on Trouts Road.
No injuries were sustained during this incident.
Police are seeking any witnesses to try and identify the driver of the red hatch who failed to remain at scene and exchange details.
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

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Help stop number plate theft!
We continue to have incidents of number plates being stolen from vehicles across North Brisbane and seek assistance from the community to combat these offences.
Not only does it cost the victims of these offences money and time in replacing stolen number plates there is the greater issue offenders utilising these plates in an attempt to conceal offences such as armed robberies, burglaries, stealing cars, fuel drive offs and toll evasions.
So join us at the Taigum Square Shopping Centre to receive tips about motor vehicle security and have anti theft screws fitted to your vehicle for FREE.

Free Anti Theft Screws
10am-12pm 
Sunday 23rd July 2017
Taigum Square shopping Centre- entry off Church Rd

Simply look for the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) information booth in the car park and take the opportunity to speak to local Police, Volunteers In Policing and of course your local NHW group.
Taigum Square Shopping centre is located at

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Detectives investigating a series of burglaries at ATMs in shopping centres across Brisbane’s north over the past six months are stepping up their appeal for public assistance.
Between January 15 and June 22, four ATMs were targeted in sophisticated early morning break-ins.
On three occasions, a significant quantity of cash was stolen from the ATMs.
Detectives from Carseldine CIB and Petrie CIB with the assistance of the State Crime Command’s Serious Crime Group have set up Operation Papa Dodgeball to investigate the linked incidents which occurred in the following order:
• January 15, 2017 – around 4.30am, thieves unsuccessfully try to break into an ATM at an Albany Creek shopping centre.
• January 21, 2017 – around 2am, an ATM is targeted when thieves break through a roof at a shopping strip on Sandgate Road in Boondall.
• March 12, 2017 – at 3am, thieves break into an ATM at an Everton Park shopping centre on

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Carseldine detectives investigating an act of inappropriate behaviour at Chermside on May 30 are appealing to the public to help identify a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
At about 4.30pm at a shopping centre on Hamilton Road, a man has acted inappropriately towards a woman who was shopping in the centre.
Detectives have released pictures of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Any members of the public who know this man or have information of his whereabouts are asked to contact police.
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.

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RSPCA Cupcake day is on next month and Stafford Police are once again hosting the very popular community cupcake day stall at the Station.
In preparation for this sweet event RSPCA staff and some four-legged friends were invited to Stafford Police Station for a little photo shoot and of course some cuddle time with the Officers and Staff.
RSPCA Cupcake day raises much needed funds for the RSPCA to ensure they are able to continue their fight against animal cruelty and to rescue neglected and injured animals.
Stafford Police raised over $1700 last year and hope to beat that amount this year – so we need you’re help again!
RSPCA four-legged friends Teddy, Lulu & Charlie with Stafford Police & staff member with Minnie -all in support of upcoming Cupcake Day at Stafford Police Station 2017
RSPCA “mascot/support dog” Teddy with youngsters Lulu & Charlie the Staffy/Cattle dog pups, enjoy pat time.
Charlie and Lulu look

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Police are seeking public assistance after a vehicle was stolen in Lutwyche this afternoon.
Initial information suggests that at 3.35pm, a man entered a work site on Damon Street and entered a ute and drove it out of the address.
One of the men working at the site got into another vehicle and followed the ute on Maygar Street towards Lutwyche Road.
The offender then stopped the ute and when the other man approached, he reversed and then jumped out of the ute and assaulted the other man with a spirit level before fleeing on foot.
The man ran towards Lutwyche Road followed by the victim and attempted to steal a white hatchback that was travelling on Lutwyche Road before the victim chased him away.
Another scuffle occurred between he men and the offender fled the scene on foot.
The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
A backpack that contained stolen jewellery and drugs was recovered from

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Police have charged a man following an alleged robbery in Brendale earlier this morning.
It will be alleged at 12.15am a 33-year-old Upper Coomera man approached a 20-year-old man at a car wash on Kremzow Road and demanded cash.
It is further alleged that when the man refused and entered his vehicle, the 33-year-old man entered the front passenger seat and assaulted the driver before taking his mobile phone and causing damage to the vehicle and the mobile phone.
Police located the man a short distance away from the carwash where he was arrested.
The man is charged with one count each of robbery, enter premises with intent to commit an indictable offence and two counts of wilful damage.
He is due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on July 17.
 
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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