Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a traffic crash in Ascot yesterday.
Initial information suggests between 7.50pm and 8.10pm, a white vehicle turned right from Sandgate Road into Riverton Street and hit a moped, dislodging the rider.
The driver of the white car left the scene and travelled along Riverton Street towards Bellevue Terrace in Clayfield.
The moped rider, a 28-year-old Clayfield man, was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, residents who may have CCTV footage, and any motorists with dash cam footage of Riverton Street to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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
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Break and enter, Chapel Hill
Detectives from Indooroopilly Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating the break and enter of a home in Chapel Hill yesterday afternoon.
Between 11.30am and 1.50pm, offenders forced entry to the Incana Street address while the home was unoccupied.
A substantial amount of money, including foreign currency was stolen as well as a quantity of jewellery.
Police are encouraging anybody who may have information relating to this incident, or who may have seen the items stolen (pictured below), to contact them.
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: Armed robbery, Aspley
Police have charged a man following the alleged armed robbery of a woman at Aspley this afternoon.
It will be alleged around 12.15pm a man approached the woman who was seated in a vehicle at a shopping centre carpark at the corner of Gayford Street and Albany Creek Road.
The man produced a small knife and demanded the woman hand over her handbag. When the woman refused, the man pulled the woman from the vehicle taking her handbag and running from the scene on foot.
The 66-year-old woman received non-life-threatening injuries to her face and left arm and was transported to hospital for treatment.
Police located a man matching the description provided by the woman on Gympie Road a short time later. Subsequently police were able to recover the woman’s hand bag.
It will be further alleged a man entered a sports club in Kirby Road Aspley on June 12 and threatened a staff member
Hendra CIB find an Aladdin’s cave of stolen goods
On July 7, Hendra Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at an address in Windsor. At this address an Aladdin’s cave of suspected stolen property was located.
The property was returned to Hendra Station where detectives trawled through the property and identified numerous break and enters in the Windsor and Lutwyche area.
The offenders had allegedly targeted open or unlocked garages. Found property included bikes, skateboards, camping equipment, sporting equipment and various tools.
Thankfully, due to the detailed descriptions provided by owners, most property has been identified and returned to them.
Three persons have been charged with numerous offences including alleged break and enters and alleged possess property suspected stolen.
Check out some home security tips here.
Tools and various items located
Skateboard anyone?
Electrical items were popular
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
Armed robbery, Aspley
Police are investigating the armed robbery of an elderly woman at Aspley this afternoon.
Around 12.15pm a man approached the woman who was seated in a vehicle at a shopping centre carpark at the corner of Gayford Street and Albany Creek Road.
The man produced a small knife and demanded the woman hand over her handbag. When the woman refused, the man pulled the woman from the vehicle taking her handbag and running from the scene on foot.
The woman received non-life-threatening injuries to her face and left arm and was transported to the Prince Charles Hospital for treatment.
A man is currently assisting detectives 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 organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per
Police officer stood down, Brisbane Region
A 34-year-old male Constable from Brisbane Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is the subject of an investigation regarding an alleged public nuisance offence.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
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.
Queensland Government congratulates Queensland Police Service on installation of solar power
Member for Nudgee Ms Leanne Linard MP visited Hendra Police Station to congratulate Organisational Capability Command Assistant Commissioner Allan McCarthy and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) on the Electricity Optimisation Project (EOP) and the installation of solar power into QPS facilities across the state.
Member for Nudgee, Ms Leanne Linard MP and Acting Assistant Commissioner for Brisbane Region, Mr Brian Wilkins
The 2015/16 financial year saw the QPS spend $13.5 million on electricity to power facilities and keep regional and rural stations air-conditioned. Based on current trends, this cost is predicted to increase to $20 million by 2020.
Assistant Commissioner McCarthy said the EOP had identified potential savings of up to $1M a year by implementing a range of efficiency and cost saving initiatives.
“Not only is the project delivering significant costs savings to the Service, but it also reduces carbon emissions, represents socially responsible investment, and aligns with Queensland Government priorities of becoming
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Mount Nebo
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit investigating a fatal traffic crash at Mount Nebo Sunday morning are appealing for witnesses.
The crash occurred around 7.30am on Mount Nebo Road near the intersection with Forestry Road and involved a cyclist travelling down the road and a red Mercedes sedan travelling up Mount Nebo Road.
The cyclist, a 48-year-old man from Camp Mountain man, died at the scene.
The 65-year-old male driver and male passenger of the vehicle were not physically injured.
Police would like to talk to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or seen the cyclist or motor vehicle travelling on Mount Nebo Road prior to the crash to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
Police, puppies and bikes, oh my!
The Fortitude Valley Bike Squad and the Brisbane Dog Squad were fortunate enough to take a break from their regular patrols to visit the Ronald McDonald House in South Brisbane.
Officers treated the kids to finger printing, plenty of stickers and photos with the bikes.
Everyone got to have doggy-cuddles with G Litter pups, Gypsy and Georgie, as well as 3-year-old Beau. Whose day can’t be made brighter by puppies? Look at their faces!
Opportunities like this are a great way to connect with the community and build positive, friendly and enjoyable relationships with the younger generations.
Thank you for having us, Ronald McDonald House!
Update 2: Serious assault, Bulimba
Police have laid additional charges against a man following the alleged serious assault of a 21-year-old woman at Bulimba on July 2 and subsequent incidents in the lead up to his arrest yesterday.
Around 10.30am on July 2, police attended a Brisbane Road residence where the woman was located with multiple life-threatening injuries.
She was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where she still remains in an induced coma.
Police attended the vicinity of Buddina Street in Stafford at about 5pm yesterday to speak with a man, who is known to the woman, in relation to the investigation.
It will be alleged the man rammed two police vehicles which has disabled his own car. The man has then pulled a woman from her car and driven off.
The car was tracked by Polair to Nundah where he abandoned the car before he allegedly stole another car which he then crashed into a gate