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Water Police are appealing for public assistance to identify the owner of a kayak which was located this morning at Milton.
Around 6:45am an orange two-seater “Prijon” kayak was sighted located wedged on the rocks of the northern bank of Milton Reach, Brisbane River.
A paddle, red net, black beanie and grey canvas cover was located with the kayak (see photos).
Any person who may have seen the kayak or has further information 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 and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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North Brisbane Officers would like to invite community members to join them for a ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at any of the following dates and places.

Saturday, February 8, between 7.30am and 8.30am at The Farm House Kedron
Saturday, February 8, between 9am and 10am at Bean n Loaf at Fitzgibbon
Wednesday, February 12, between 9.30am and 10.30am at Leo’s IGA, Ascot
Tuesday, February 18, between 10am and 11am at Taigum Square Shopping Centre, Taigum

Join us in February at Coffee with a Cop
We look forward to meeting with members of the community to discuss policing issues that are important to you.
We also look forward to receiving your feedback on how you perceive safety in the North Brisbane area.
Officers in the area are committed to looking into any potential problems as well as any initiatives the community may want or need.
Together, we can all work to prevent crime, so join us for Coffee with a

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Police are investigating after a man suffered a critical stab wound in Marsden last night.
Officers attended a residence on Macaranga Street around 11.45pm where they located a 38-year-old man with a stab wound to the chest.
He was transported to Princess Alexandra hospital in a critical condition.
Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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A man has been charged following investigations into the break and enter of a shopping centre at Toombul.
Just before 5am on Saturday, it will be alleged a sedan was driven through the entry doors of a pharmacy, then into the front of two jewellery stores.
A number of display cabinets were broken before an amount of jewellery was taken.
The incident caused extensive damage to glass doors and shops inside the Sandgate Road centre.
An 18-year-old Edens Landing man was arrested on Sunday and charged with three counts of enter premises with intent, two counts of stealing and two counts of wilful damage.
He is expected to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court this morning.
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

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Detectives have charged a man following investigations into the alleged attempted murder of a woman at Yeerongpilly this morning.
Around 1am police attended Gow Street following an alleged physical altercation between two people in a vehicle.
A 29-year-old woman sustained a single cut to her neck and drove herself and a witness to a nearby hospital for treatment to a non-life-threatening injury.
Police conducted patrols of the area and arrested a 23-year-old man nearby.
The man and woman are known to each other.
The 23-year-old Forest Lake man has been charged with attempted murder, possessing restricted items, wilful damage, contravention of a Domestic Violence order and breaching bail.
He is expected to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court today.

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

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The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating after two vehicle crashed at Brighton this afternoon.
The crash occurred at the Houghton Highway intersection with the Deagon Deviation between a motorcycle and a utility at about 4.15pm.
As a result of the crash both vehicles were engulfed in flames and destroyed.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 45-year-old Woody Point man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with critical injuries.
The occupants of the utility, a 58-year-old man and his 55-year-old female passenger, both from Scarborough, and a one-year old boy, were not injured.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and who have not spoken to police, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to contact them (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

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Police are investigating the break and enter of a shopping centre on Sandgate Rd this morning.
Just before 5am, a car was driven through the entry doors of a pharmacy, setting off multiple alarms.
The vehicle was then driven into the front of two jewellery stores and display cabinets were broken before an amount of jewellery was taken.
The incident caused extensive damage to glass doors and shops inside the centre.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

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: QP2000171606

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Today, January 24 marks the Nation’s second National Day of Action, representing a day of unity from police across the country, all working together towards one common purpose; road safety.
Deaths on our roads affect everyone. From loved ones to emergency service workers to colleagues and even to those who hear about it on the news, thousands of kilometres away.
Driving on our roads and using our roads should never come at such an irreversible cost.
One death on Australian roads is too many.
Queensland Police know this all too well and so will be joining the Australia-wide day of action and implementing multi-faceted and highly visible enforcement actions.
Acting Inspector Ian Crang said that whilst road safety is a priority for Queensland Police each and every day, this operation will add to the on-going Christmas and back to school campaign, already in place.
“This operation falls within Operation Romeo Sleigh which spans from Christmas holidays,

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Detectives from the North Brisbane District Criminal Investigation Branch have arrested and charged a number of people in relation to alleged property and vehicle offences in the past 24 hours.
A 42-year-old Keperra woman has been charged with unlawfully entering a premises and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The woman is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrate Courts on February 19.
We want to remind residents of their responsibilities to lock and secure their homes, vehicles and property.
This includes securing vehicle keys in an out of sight location, even when you are home.
Comprehensive crime prevention and community safety information is available on the Queensland Police Service website including checklists for home and business security.
These very useful tools are available 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

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Using a mobile phone while driving is highly distracting and can significantly increase the risk of crashing, even when using a hands-free kit.
As we near the end of January, police from North Brisbane would like to take the opportunity to remind members of the public of the new infringement penalties that will be in place as of February 1, for drivers caught using their mobile phones.

From this date, fines will increase to $1,000 and a minimum of four demerit points.

The penalties and rules are slightly different depending on the type of licence; open, provisional or learners.

For example, for a second mobile phone offence in 12 months, you will receive another $1,000 fine and a further eight demerit points.

For the majority of people this will mean the loss of their drivers licence.

Police would like to remind the public that using your phone includes holding your phone in your hand to text,

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