The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred at Mount Nebo overnight.
Preliminary inquiries indicate just after 12am for unknown reasons, a vehicle has left Mount Nebo Road and crashed.
The driver and passenger were trapped in the car for some time before emergency services were able to free them.
The two men have been taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
Investigations are continuing.
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Armed robbery charges, Kallangur
A man has been charged following two alleged armed robberies at Kallangur yesterday.
It will be alleged that around 4.40pm, a man went into a takeaway shop on Anzac Avenue, approached a young female employee and ordered food.
As the employee began to prepare the order, the man allegedly went behind the counter, picked up a knife and threatened her, demanding money.
The employee complied and the man fled the premises with a sum of cash.
It will be further alleged at around 6.30pm the same man entered a licenced premise on Anzac Avenue, approached the counter and demanded money from the male store attendant.
The man allegedly indicated he had a weapon concealed under his jumper and threatened the attendant.
The store attendant complied and the man left the business with a sum of cash.
Police patrolling the area later located a man allegedly meeting the same description about to leave a licenced premise in a
Police launch road safety operation for winter break
Drivers distracted by mobile phones will be the key target with police today launching a state-wide traffic operation to coincide with the winter school holidays.
QPS’ Road Policing Command launched the three-week campaign, Operation Cold Snap 2017, as hundreds of thousands of students finish their last day of school for the semester.
The operation will target driver distraction as well as speeding, seat belt use, drink and drug driving and fatigue, which together make up the fatal five.
The winter school holiday period can be a busy time on Queensland roads, especially with people travelling long distances to and from holiday destinations in relatively short time frames.
The Queensland Police Service will play a key role in ensuring road safety and compliance as they coordinate Operation Cold Snap across the state from Friday June 23 to Friday July 14, 2017.
Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said police will be focusing on driver inattention and the inappropriate
UPDATE: Theft from ATM, Bray Park
Police investigating the theft of money from an ATM at Bray Park this morning have released CCTV of a person who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
At around 1.15am, a person has broken into a shopping centre on Kensington Way and gained access to the ATM.
The person left the scene on foot with a sum of money.
Police are appealing to any members of the public who may have information in relation to this matter or dash cam footage taken within the vicinity around that time.
Investigations are continuing.
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Burglary, Bray Park
Police are investigating the burglary of an ATM at Bray Park this morning.
At around 1.15am, an unknown number of people have broken into a shopping centre bunker containing an ATM on Kensington Way.
The door of the ATM was removed and a substantial sum of cash stolen.
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.
Fake trader website scam claims 126 victims
State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group are currently conducting an investigation into a number of “fake trader” websites that have claimed a significant number of Queensland victims, as a result of information provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission through the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN).
It is alleged these websites have been established to lure victims into purchasing heavily reduced priced items, including BBQS, outboard motors, air conditioners and gym equipment in return for cash payment. Victims have paid cash expecting goods to be delivered that have never arrived.
“Firstly I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge those who have reported the matter to ACORN to allow us to investigate these matters. At this stage we have received 126 reports in relation to 27 separate websites. We anticipate somewhere in the vicinity of $110,000 has been lost so far, however we expect this figure to rise,”
Armed robbery, Brighton
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a newsagent in Brighton this morning.
At 6.30am, a man armed with a large knife entered the Beaconsfield Terrace shop and demanded cash and cigarettes from the 66-year-old female employee.
The man left the scene with a sum of money.
The staff member was not physically injured.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 178cm tall with a slim build and was wearing a grey hooded jumper, black track pants with a red stripe, red gloves, white joggers and had his face covered with a dark-coloured bandanna.
Police are appealing for anyone with further information to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
Investigations are continuing.
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Alleged prolific property offender, Brisbane
Brisbane detectives investigating a spate of recent property offences committed on Brisbane’s north and southside, have released images of a man who may be able to assist them with their investigations.
Detectives want to speak to 31-year-old, Mitchell Connor in relation to these investigations with police believing he may be in possession of a handgun and are urging members of the public not to approach him.
From early April, 2017 vehicles and personal property have been stolen from car parks and garages – many of which would be considered secure parking locations – in Norman Park, New Farm, Albion, Lutwyche, Nundah, Windsor, Spring Hill, Kelvin Grove, Northgate, West End and Coorparoo.
Similar offences have also occurred in Burleigh Heads and Southport.
Detectives are investigating in excess of 30 separate incidents with property stolen including motor vehicles, number plates, house keys, garage remote control, smart phones and motorbikes.
Mitchell Connor is described as Caucasian, with a
UPDATE: PSPA Scarborough, revoked
At 5:03pm Police revoked the emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Scarborough today.
Police attended an address Fortune Street, Scarborough and discovered a suspicious device.
A PSPA was declared at 3.30 pm and police have established an exclusion zone bounded by Fortune Street, 2nd Avenue, 5th Avenue and the water front.
Specialist police are on scene and the device was destroyed.
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: 16yo Margate girl has been located safe and well
Update: 2.10pm 14/6 – The 16yo girl has been located safe and well
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 16-year-old Margate girl.
The teen was last seen on Sunday June 11, 2017 around 5pm in Victoria Avenue, Margate.
She is known to frequent the Redcliffe, Deception Bay and Caboolture areas.
The girl is described as Caucasian, approximately 160cms tall with very short brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone who may have seen the girl or has any information in relation to her current whereabouts is urged to contact police.
Please note: the girl no longer has short blonde hair but very short brown hair.
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.