Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

Detectives investigating the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Redcliffe on March 13 have released CCTV vision of a man they believe may be able to assist with enquires.
Two teenage boys have been charged with one count each of murder and attempted armed robbery last night.
It will be alleged around 8:10pm three males confronted a group of four teenagers in a car park on Anzac Avenue.
An altercation occurred during which a 15-year-old boy from Clontarf was stabbed in the chest.
He was transported to Redcliffe Hospital where he later died.
Anyone who may recognise the man depicted in the CCTV or has any information regarding the matter is urged to contact police.

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

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Police are investigating an assault and wilful damage in New Farm overnight.
Around 9.35pm, approximately seven men arrived in two cars to a block of units on Lamington Street.
A few of the men gained entry to the unit complex then returned to the street. They used bats to damage four panes of glass in the unit complex and five cars parked on the street.
The group of men assaulted two people on the street and attempted to steal a watch from one of the victims.
The group of men then fled in the cars they arrived in.
The men are described as having a dark complexion.
Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who has vision to contact police.

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

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The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has suspended static (multi-vehicle) roadside breath and drug tests to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
This approach will take immediate effect and remain in place until further notice.
The decision has been made to minimise health risks to QPS officers and the community.
Road safety continues to be a significant priority for the QPS. The QPS will continue to undertake random breath and drug testing through high visibility mobile patrols.
The QPS is constantly conducting risk assessments and considering health advice to ensure officer and community safety as the COVID-19 situation unfolds.

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Police have charged two people following the theft of a vehicle on Saturday, March 14.
At about 11.45pm, Polair was used to track and locate an allegedly stolen Toyota Camry on Eliza Street in Clayfield.
It will be alleged that the vehicle has collided with a Tactical Crime Squad vehicle as it attempted to go around the car.
The two occupants of the vehicle were arrested at the scene and transported to the Brisbane Watchhouse.
A 22-year old Clayfield man was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, evasion, enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, driving a motor vehicle without a drivers license and dangerous operation of a vehicle . He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on March 17.
A 21-year-old Stafford man was charged with unlawful use of motor vehicle, enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence and possess utensils or pipes that had been used.
He is

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Northside police had a great time visiting the boys and girls at C&K Banyo Kindergarten last Friday to talk about what police officers do and how they can help.
Constable Vicki and Constable Toni spoke to the children about how they can identify police officers in by looking for their uniform and police badges.
The children were taught all about how police can help them, about the different roles of police and were even able to try on different uniforms and be police recruits for the day.
The kids were excited to see a police vehicle in the centre and they all took turns sitting in the car and speaking into the loud speaker.
The flashing red and blue lights and the loud siren noises were particularly popular!
Police often visit kindergartens and childcare centres to educate children at a young age about the importance of police, what police can do to help and how

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On Friday, March 13, Taigum State School held their annual “Ride Safely to school” event.
Students, teachers, parent, younger siblings, and police gathered at Hidden World, and then “active travelled” to school.
Taigum State School students riding their bikes safely
It was great to see that everyone was wearing their helmets, stopping and getting off their bike/scooter to cross roads safely, and using the bike paths when they were available.
All smiles at Ride Safely to School Day in Taigum
Upon arrival at the school, everyone enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast, prepared by the P&C committee, and the lovely ladies from the Department of Main Roads and Transport greeted the students and handed out road safety information to the students.
Delivering important road safety messages to students
Thanks for having us Taigum State School, we love starting our day with some exercise, and were super impressed with everyone’s road safety knowledge!
For more information on bicycle safety please

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North Brisbane Police are celebrating Queensland Women’s Week by profiling some of the strong, diverse women in policing from across the district.
Our next female in focus is Senior Constable Toni Dance who works as a General Duties officer at Boondall Police Station.
Can you tell us about what your current job role is in the QPS, and a summary of your career?
Hi my name is Toni Dance and I am currently performing general duties at the Boondall police station. I have been a member of the Queensland Police Service since 2013.
Prior to working at the Boondall Police Station, I was a general duties officer at Booval Police Station which is located in Ipswich.
Before joining the Queensland police I was studying in America for five years on a softball scholarship and obtained a bachelor of science.
Senior Constable Toni Dance works in general duties, Boondall
What do you love about your job, and what

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Police are investigating a fatal stabbing of a teenager in Redcliffe overnight.
Around 8.10pm, an altercation occurred between two groups of males in a car park on Anzac Avenue and a 15-year-old boy from Clontarf was stabbed in the chest.
He was transported to Redcliffe Hospital where he later died.
Police want to speak with three men in relation to the incident. Police believe two of these men were travelling on a pushbike prior to and after the offence.
Investigators are urging anyone who has any information about the incident or who were in the vicinity and has dashcam footage to contact police.
Police are also wanting to speak to the driver of a white wagon (pictured) that exited a carpark shortly after the incident occurred.

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At about 11.30pm on March 11, Police from the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) were patrolling Hudson Road in Albion when they observed two men walking along the road. One was pulling a wheelie bin.
Police have attempted to approach the two men, however they both allegedly fled with the wheelie bin.
A short while later, officers from the CIB located one of the men with the wheelie bin allegedly attempting to hide in a yard.
Inside the wheelie bin, police have allegedly located a large safe and a bottle of Jim Beam.
Several Police from Hendra arrived on the scene and conducted patrols to locate the other man, and attempt to locate any alleged break and enters that may have occurred nearby.
During those patrols, police have allegedly located a break and enter at a local business and while they were at the scene, police found the second man hiding in the yard at the

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North Brisbane Police are celebrating Queensland Women’s Week by profiling some of our strong, diverse women in policing from across the district.
Our next female in focus for the week is Senior Constable Leslie Anderson who works as a General Duties officer at Carseldine Police Station.
Can you tell us about what your current job role is in the QPS, and a summary of your career?
I currently perform General Duties Policing out of Carseldine Police Station.
Prior to joining this service, I was a Personal Trainer and I had helped to train a number of Emergency Services workers.
I had never considered joining at all until a day of frustration with the relentless split shifts caused me to do a Google search on prerequisites for the QPS.
I sent my application in that day, and here I am 16 years later absolutely loving it.
Senior Constable Leslie Anderson works for General Duties at Carseldine Police Station
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