As an initiative of the Brisbane Regions LGBTI Community Consultative Committee, LGBTI Liaison Officers hosted a BBQ for members of the community to come and meet their local liaison officers, talk about the program and meet with other LGBTI support service providers in New Farm Park on Saturday, February 15.
Around 85 people attended throughout the afternoon, mingling and talking with LGBTI Liaison Officers who were in attendance, some of which appeared in their own time which shows just how passionate these officers are when it comes to supporting the LGBTI community.
It was great for the liaison officers to attend and chat to members of the public
Acting Sergeant Ben Bjarnesen said that the liaison officers all work hard to make members of the public feel more comfortable.
“Our LGBTI Liaison Officers work incredibly hard, often in their own time, to ensure that police are accessible and that our LGBTI communities feel safe
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Update – Luxury items stolen, Brisbane
A man has been charged following investigations into the alleged theft of luxury items from a Brisbane store last week.
Around 4am on Thursday, February 13, a stolen white BMW wagon was driven into the Queen Street shop front causing damage to the doors.
Whilst inside the store, it will be alleged one of the men stole several luxury items.
A 49-year-old Browns Plains man has been charged with enter premises to commit an indictable offence and appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court today. He is due to reappear on March 16.
Investigations continue.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP2000305270
Unlawful use of motor vehicle arrest, Brisbane
A man and 17-year-old boy have been charged following the alleged dangerous operation of a vehicle on the weekend.
An armed robbery incident occurred in the city division over the weekend that ended with a stolen Silver Holden commodore being stopped by police.
Police working the night shift on Saturday night on the northside of the Brisbane were quick thinking and had tracked the vehicle of interest from the City to an address in Chermside in the Boondall division.
The two occupants were subsequently removed from the stolen vehicle and charged with armed robbery and dangerous operation of a vehicle.
An 18 year old man from Acacia Ridge and an 17 year old boy from Bracken Ridge have been charged with stealing, evade police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
Good officer collaboration between City and Gateway patrolling police divisions was formally acknowledged.
Disturbance, Indooroopilly
Police are appealing for information in relation to the behaviour of a man causing a disturbance at Taringa and Indooroopilly this morning.
Shortly after 8am officers were called to Morrow Street in Taringa following concerns from members of the public about a man armed with a knife and making verbal threats towards passing motorists.
Prior to police arriving, a number of calls were received about the same armed man disrupting traffic on Station Road at Indooroopilly.
The man was arrested a short time later without incident.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who observed the man described as Caucasian, aged between 30 and 40, with no shirt, beige shorts and joggers around 8am, to contact police.
Police would also like to hear from motorists travelling in those areas from 8am with dashcam footage.
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
Serious assault, Windsor
Police are investigating the serious assault of a woman in Windsor last night.
Just before 10pm, the 19-year-old woman was walking from the train station.
When on Bonython Street, she was approached from behind by a man, who placed his forearm over her face.
The woman screamed and made attempts to escape when the man wounded her hip with an unknown object before he pushed her to the ground.
The man then ran off towards Hadfield Street.
The woman sustained wounds to her hip, a swollen forearm and bruised knee during the incident and was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.
The man and woman are not known to each other.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area or who may have seen the man running from the area is asked to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the
Do these oil paintings belong to you?
A total of 10 oil paintings and prints have been handed into Mango Hill North Lakes Police Station this week.
The artwork was allegedly located at a property in Murrumba Downs.
If you have any information about who this art belongs to, or if you believe they are yours, police urge you to contact Mango Hill North Lakes Police Station by phoning 3482 1444 and quote reference number QP2000306460.
Proof of ownership will be required before the items are released.
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.
Luxury items stolen, Brisbane
Detectives are investigating the burglary of a Brisbane business this morning.
Police were called to the Queen Street store about 4am.
Two men drove a stolen white BMW wagon into the shop front causing damage to the doors.
Whilst inside the store, the men stole several luxury items.
The men left the store in the stolen car.
At 5.30am, the car was located in a burnt-out condition in Tiffany Street, Browns Plains.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the offence or anyone who was driving in the area at the time and may have dash-cam vision to contact police.
Join us at the upcoming Coffee with a Cop events
It was great to see so many members of the North Brisbane community come out to meet local police at the latest Coffee with a Cop events held across the weekend.
Coffee with a Cop provides an opportunity for you to talk to us about personal safety, home security, road safety issues and any other police-related topics you might have questions about.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the latest Coffee with a Cop events in North Brisbane
If you missed the latest Coffee with a Cop events, fear not, in the next couple of weeks you can catch up with your local police on the following dates:
Thursday, February 13, between 9.30am and 10.30am at Leos IGA Racecourse Road, Hendra
Tuesday, February 18, between 10am and 11am at Taigum Square Shopping Centre
Officers from North Brisbane are committed to looking into any potential concerns residents might have, as well as any initiatives the community
North Brisbane volunteers use recycled uniforms to help children in need
Once a month, the generous volunteers attached to the North Brisbane branch of Uniforms4Kids (U4K) meet together to discuss their planning, share ideas and inspiration, to support children in the community.
Volunteers from the North Brisbane branch of Uniforms4Kids at the latest meet-up
On Saturday, February 8, Sergeant Jodie Murray from North Brisbane Crime Prevention joined the volunteers and shared stories of the families and children that received their clothes, bags, hats made by the team.
This may be families that have been subject to domestic and family violence, families that were unable to give gifts to their children at Christmas time, or children with special needs.
U4K is an innovative program re-purposing donated law enforcement and emergency services organisations uniforms (which would have otherwise been disposed of), into beautiful and unique clothes made with love for children in need.
This is an opportunity for frontline officers, other emergency services personnel and wildlife officers to
Charges laid following attempted break in, Clayfield
Hendra Police have charged four people in relation to an alleged break in offence in Clayfield.
On February 9, police from Hendra attended an address in Clayfield on reports of offenders attempting to break and enter into a residence.
Police arrived and arrested two alleged offenders that were located within the house.
The Dog Squad was called and tracked a further two alleged offenders some distance from the dwelling.
They were also arrested and taken into custody.
As a result, a 53-year-old Erskineville man, a 43-year-old Michelton man, a 43-year-old Albion woman and a 51-year-old Mackay man were all charged with trespassing and entering or remaining in a yard.
All four are expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrate Court on April 16.
Police would like to remind residents to report any suspicious activity when it is witnessed.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You