Detectives have charged two men following investigations into a series of burglaries at homes and businesses across Brisbane over the past month.
Police will allege the two men targeted residences and businesses in Wakerley, Carina, Coorparoo, Virginia, Tingalpa, Wilston, Windsor, Alexandra Hills, Lawnton, Mango Hill, Nudgee, McDowell, Nundah, Everton Hills, Albany Creek, Toowong and Capalaba.
It will be further alleged the pair stole several vehicles during the burglaries and were then involved in numerous fuel drive-off offences.
As a result of investigations police allege the two men were seen in a stolen vehicle last night in Stafford.
Polair tracked the vehicle as it was allegedly driven dangerously around the Stafford area.
The pair were taken into custody around 11.30pm by police in Malwood Street after abandoning he vehicle.
A 26-year-old Ferny Grove has been charged with seven counts of burglary, 14 counts of fraud, two counts of attempted fraud, one count each of stealing, unlawful use of
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Armed robbery charge, Everton Park
Police have charged a 27-year-old man following the armed robbery of a convenience store in Everton Park early this morning.
It will be alleged that around 2.25am, a man armed with a meat cleaver entered the business located on South Pine Road and threatened the store attendant, making demands for cash and cigarettes.
It is further alleged the man fled the store with a sum of cash and cigarettes.
Police attended and the dog squad led them to the garden of a nearby address on Stafford Road. A man was located in the garden and was arrested without incident.
A 27-year-old Everton Park man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on May 15.
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
ANZAC Day road closures
Police would like to inform motorists of upcoming road closures for ANZAC Day service and parade on Tuesday 25th April 2017.
Motorists are advised the road closures will cause traffic congestion and delays. There will be an increased number of pedestrians therefore additional attention should be taken. Police and Traffic Controllers will be in attendance to assist motorists, buses and pedestrians.
Ask yourself: How will I get to this year’s ANZAC Day service and parade? To maximise your enjoyment and reduce the hassles it’s best to take public transport. Parking will be strictly limited in most popular areas and the necessary road and bridge closures will also need to be taken in to consideration. For more information on services visit Translink or call 13 12 20 anytime.
Windsor
There will be road closures between 7:30am and 10:30am along Roblane St, Windsor between Albion Rd and Grafton St and Thondley St between Roblane St and Bonython St, Windsor.
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The road closures
Appeal for public assistance, Bracken Ridge
Police investigating two assault incidents that occurred at the Bracken Ridge Tavern in February have released images of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man is wearing sandy coloured pants, red shoes, and a white t-shirt with the word ‘Carre’ on the back.
Anyone with information should contact Constable Quick at Sandgate Police Station on 3631 7000. Alternatively, call Crime Stoppers anonymously 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 24hrs per day.
Fatal crash, Hendra
A man died in a crash in Hendra this morning.
Around 5.45am, a ute and a motorcycle collided on Nudgee Road near the intersection of Gadara Street.
The motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man from North Lakes, suffered critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
Nudgee Road remains closed between Navigator and Gerler roads.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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.
Road safety report: Easter Break – Day 5
A man and a woman have died south of Maryborough on the final day of the 2017 Easter Road Safety Campaign, with the road toll for the holiday period at two.
At 3.15pm, a car was travelling northbound on the Bruce Highway when it hit a vehicle travelling southbound, six kilometres north of Tiaro yesterday.
A teenage boy was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition, and two men and a woman were transported to hospital in a serious condition.
More than 4300 motorists were detected speeding on Easter Monday, including a motorcyclist who was allegedly travelling at 225km/h in a 100 zone on the M1 through Loganholme.
Other high-range speed detections on Day 5 of the Easter Break campaign include:
• 223km/h in a 110 zone on the Bruce Highway through the Glass House Mountains;
• 190km/h in a 70 zone on Nicklin Way in Warana;
• 150km/h in a 90
Serious traffic crash, Nudgee
Police are investigating a serious crash at Nudgee.
Around 5.45am, a ute and a motorcycle collided on Nudgee Road near the intersection of Gadara Street.
The motorcyclist has suffered critical injuries.
Nudgee Road is closed between Navigator and Gerler roads.
There is no further information available.
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: Police officer assaulted, Kelvin Grove
Police have charged a man following the alleged assault of a police officer in Kelvin Grove on April 16.
The 44-year-old senior sergeant was patrolling on Kelvin Grove Road at 11.10pm when he noticed a man allegedly walking in the path of traffic.
The officer intercepted the man and proceeded to speak to him near Musk Avenue when the man became agitated.
The officer advised the man he was being placed under arrest due to his behaviour and attempted to handcuff him.
It will be alleged the man struck the officer and pushed him to the ground before fleeing the scene on foot.
The officer suffered an injury to his elbow as a result of the assault but did not require further medical treatment.
A 21-year-old Loganholme man voluntarily attended Brisbane City Police Station this afternoon.
He has been issued with a notice to appear in Brisbane Magistrate’s Court on May 9 charged with one count each of assault
Road safety report: Easter Break – Day 4
Extra police are out in force today across Queensland road networks as motorists travel home on the last day of the Easter long weekend.
More than 3,700 motorists were detected speeding on Easter Sunday including a motorcyclist who was allegedly travelling at 183km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Sunshine Motorway.
A 25-year-old Wellesley Island man has been charged with drink driving, driving unlicensed and failing to stop for police after being intercepted by police on Dijinkiya Streett on Mornington Island around 11pm last night.
The man had allegedly stopped his vehicle in the middle of the road but started driving off when officers approached the vehicle.
The man then allegedly provided a BAC of 0.252, more than five times the legal alcohol limit.
He is due to appear in the Mornington Island Magistrates Court on May 9.
Other high-range speed detections on Day 4 of the Easter Break campaign include:
• 187km/h in a 110km/h zone
Road safety report: Easter Break – Day 3
A 25-year-old man from Western Australia had his driver’s licence immediately suspended and has been charged with high range drink driving after being intercepted by police in Cairns late last night.
Around 10.30pm, police intercepted a Subaru station wagon on Spence Street in the Cairns CBD after Cairns City Safe operators alerted them to a possible drink driver. It will be alleged the driver of the vehicle returned a BAC of 0.174.
The 25-year-old man is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on May 8, 2017.
More than 3,000 motorists were detected speeding on Easter Saturday, including one driver travelling in the Airport Link Tunnel at 150km/h in an 80km/h zone.
Other high-range speeding offences include:
172km/h in a 110km/h zone on the Pacific Motorway, Gaven;
151km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Pacific Motorway, Loganholme;
147km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Pacific Motorway, Loganholme;
137km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Leichhardt Highway, Goondiwindi.
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