A 23-year-old Beenleigh man will today face 42 charges after being arrested by Sunshine Coast detectives on Friday, February 7.
Around 5am on January 14, a 41-year-old woman was reversing a car out of her residence on Newry Road at Mountain Creek when the man allegedly approached her, threatened her with a gun and stole her vehicle.
The man also allegedly broke into a house on Memorial Drive at Upper Coomera just after 6am on January 23. He was confronted by the residents before allegedly threatening them with a screwdriver, finding a set of keys and stealing a car parked at the address.
On January 27, the man allegedly approached a 46-year-old man who was working on his car outside a Bli Bli Road residence around midnight. The man allegedly threatened the man with a gun before stealing his car.
He was also allegedly involved in a range of other
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Reminder to assess your business security measures
North Brisbane Police are urging business owners to ensure that their security systems are fully functional, CCTV cameras and back up battery is fully operational and business power locked and secured.
Recently, we have become aware of a number of break and enters to businesses where offenders have attempted to turn off power of stores, alarms and CCTV, making these security measures inoperative and batteries invaluable.
There are many forms of crime which affect businesses and by taking some simple steps, you can greatly reduce the risk to your business.
Click here for business security information and business security assessment.
If you would like further security awareness information please contact your local District Crime Prevention Unit and we can work with you to deter, detect and disrupt unlawful activity.
By working together, we can all be safe.
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Update 2: Suspicious house fire, Chermside
A 50-year-old Chermside woman who was rescued from a house fire in Chermside on Wednesday, has died early this morning.
Around 4am February 5, police and emergency services were called to a house well alight on Bundal Street.
The woman was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
On February 6, a 43-year-old Spring Hill man was charged with attempted murder (domestic violence offence) and arson (domestic violence offence) and he appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday, February 7, where he was remanded in custody.
The man will re-appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow (February 10) and his charge will be upgraded to murder (domestic violence offence).
Attempted murder charge, Chermside
A 43-year-old man has been charged following a suspicious house fire at Chermside earlier this week.
Around 4am on Wednesday, February 5, police and emergency services were called to a house well alight on Bundal Street.
A 50-year-old Chermside woman was rescued from the building by firefighters after attempts by neighbours were unsuccessful.
She was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Yesterday afternoon, detectives arrested and charged a 43-year-old Spring Hill man with attempted murder (domestic violence offence) and arson (domestic violence offence).
He was denied police bail and will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
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: QP2000249875
Carseldine Police Station celebrates its 10th birthday
Brisbane North Officers have celebrated Carseldine Police Station’s official 10th birthday.
The station was built and commissioned to further support the North side of Brisbane, which has seen a significant amount of population growth and development since the early 2000’s.
Since the station first opened in 2010, 44 police and administration officers have called it their home as they serve and patrol the surrounding suburbs in branches including General Duties, the Criminal Investigation Branch and District Crime Prevention.
Then: Carseldine Police Station’s official opening in 2010
To celebrate the station’s 10th birthday, officers from different areas of the station enjoyed a morning tea as they looked back on the past decade.
The officers on duty also took the opportunity to re-create their original station photo.
Now: Celebrating the station’s 10th birthday with its current staff and officers in 2020
To celebrate the station’s 10th birthday, officers from different areas enjoyed a morning tea as they looked back
Fatal traffic crash, Redland Bay
A woman has died following a three vehicle crash at Redland Bay last night.
Initial investigations indicate around 11.00pm a sedan travelling south on Serpentine Creek Road struck the rear of a utility travelling in the same direction. The sedan then veered into the path of an oncoming minivan.
The sole occupant of the minivan, a 36-year-old woman from Redland Bay, died at the scene.
The occupants of the other vehicles sustained non-life threatening injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Police are appealing for anyone travelling in the area at the time with dashcam footage to come forward.
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: QP2000271207
Pupdate: Letter of thanks and new toy for good boy PD Kaos
Our 10/10 good boy Police Dog (PD) Kaos received a lovely gift and letter from a Gordon Park family to help him feel better soon.
Earlier in the week, officers at Stafford Station were visited by Cameron, Emme and Aston who brought in a new chew toy.
Constable Karen Watson and Senior Constable Paul Sanderson thank Cameron, Emme and Aston for PD Kaos’ new toy and letter
Emme and Aston’s mother Katie sent in a letter of thanks, as she couldn’t make it to the station for the visit.
In the letter, Emergency Doctor Katie explained that she had met PD Kaos when he came to visit sick children in hospital where she works.
“Thank you for all the work that you both do in looking after us and keeping things safe,” Katie wrote.
“Please come back to the hospital for a visit anytime, the patients and the staff all love meeting the police dogs.”
PD Kaos
Pair charged over property offences, Nundah
Hendra Police have charged two people in relation to an alleged break-in at a Nundah unit overnight.
A 40-year-old Sandgate man and a 45-year-old Cungulla woman were located at about midnight after neighbours reportedly witnessed suspicious behaviour.
It is alleged the pair were using items of clothing to mask themselves and cover light sources.
Hendra Police worked swiftly to contain the area and locate the pair.
A 40-year-old Sandgate man and a 45-year-old Cungulla woman were issued with a Notice to Appear in Brisbane Magistrate Court on February 21 for burglary with breaking.
Police would like to remind residents to continue to report suspicious activity when it is witnessed.
For more information on how to “give a good description” to police, click here.
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
Coffee with a Cop next Thursday in Hamilton
Ever wanted to have a chat to a cop but don’t know how to go about it?
Join us in February at Coffee with a Cop
Do you have a question about security in your home, or how to report crime to police?
Want to just have a chat and grab a cuppa at the same time?
Come and visit us next Thursday, February 13, at Leo’s IGA on Racecourse Road, Hamilton between 9.30am and 10.30am in the morning.
Grab a warm cuppa and take the opportunity to mingle with your local police and the terrific volunteers from Crime Stoppers. Who doesn’t love multi-tasking?
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Event details
Where: Leo’s IGA, Racecourse Road, Hamilton
When: Thursday, February 13
What time: 9.30am to 10.30am
Indecent act investigation, North Brisbane
Fortitude Valley detectives investigating an alleged indecent act which occurred on a north Brisbane train in early November 2019 have released images of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations.
Shortly before 5.30am on Saturday, November 9, a man entered a north Brisbane bound train at Bowen Hills sitting opposite a 19-year-old woman.
The man then allegedly committed an indecent act.
He moved away when the woman confronted him exiting the train at Eagle Junction Railway Station before boarding another training and exiting at Nudgee Railway Station.
The woman was not physically injured.
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information which could assist with this investigation is asked to contact police (details below).
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,