Police from Hendra Criminal Investigation Branch have arrested and charged a 35-year-old man of no fixed abode with eight property-related offences, including stealing and unlawfully entering a premises.
Police were called to reports of a house being broken into on Dwyer Street, Nundah and located the man nearby.
The man allegedly attempted to flee police but was caught after a quick foot chase.
Police will allege at the time of his arrest, he was in possession of property, including three tyres, stolen from a carpark in Nundah.
The man is set to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 14.
Investigations are also continuing into other similar offences in the Nundah area.
Police are reminding residents to be vigilant of building and vehicle security in multi-residential complexes.
This includes vehicles that are parked in large underground garages as they need to be locked upon departure with all valuables removed.
By securing vehicles, the chance becoming a victim of
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Operation Metro – Logan District and South Brisbane District
Detectives have charged seven people today as part of the culmination of Operation Metro; a three-month proactive effort targeting members and associates of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.
Around 6.00am, detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad and Logan District executed five simultaneous raids at Springwood, Ormeau, Marsden, Parkinson and Daisy Hill, where they allegedly uncovered a number of firearms, drugs and OMCG clothing.
A 32-year-old Daisy Hill man has been charged with one count each of supplying dangerous drugs, possessing tainted property and failing to comply with a direction.
He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on February 21.
A 32-year-old Daisy Hill man has been charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, possessing utensils and possessing things used in the commission of a drug offence.
He is scheduled to appear at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court January 28.
A 27-year-old from Marsden woman has been charged with one
High speeding motorcycle riders arrested in Brisbane by specialist unit
A 22-year-old man police will allege is a prolific high-speed motorcycle rider committing numerous life-endangering offences, including several speeds in excess of 150km/hr in Brisbane’s north, was arrested when an off-duty officer spotted his motorcycle in a hotel carpark.
On January 2 the officer from the Road Policing Investigations Unit (RPIU) observed a motorcycle bearing stolen registration plate “RUNIT” parked at the back of a licensed premises in Alderley.
RPIU officers immediately attended the location and the rider was taken into custody a short time later.
The Road Policing Command’s RPIU is a specialised unit of police who identify and track down prolific and recidivist traffic offenders, whose manner of driving is a clear danger to other road users, as well as themselves.
The RPIU also identifies and locates vehicles and drivers committing serious criminal offences using our road networks, such as drug couriers and property crime offenders.
An extensive investigation conducted by the RPIU,
Shots fired, Brisbane City
Police are investigating a shooting incident at a bar in Brisbane City early this morning.
At about 2am, multiple shots were fired at a bar on Boundary Street.
Initial investigations indicate the shots were fired from a small vessel containing 3 – 4 people that was travelling along the Brisbane River.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
Any members of the public who may have witnessed the shooting or have relevant information are 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.
Update – Shots fired, Brisbane City
Investigators have released CCTV footage and an image as part of an appeal for information following a shooting incident and suspicious fire at a bar in Brisbane City.
Around 2am yesterday, multiple shots were fired the licensed premises on Boundary Street.
Detectives have released an image of a small boat they believe the shots were fired from on the Brisbane River. The tender was stolen from the Gold Coast on December 26 and located yesterday afternoon in the Norman Park area.
Vision has also been released of a man detectives would like to speak with over an incident at the same licensed premises between 4.30am and 5.50am on Sunday, December 21, 2019 where items covered in an accelerant were used to throw into the premises.
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Investigators are appealing to anyone, in particular ride share drivers, travelling around Howard Smith Wharves, Boundary/Ivory Streets, Bowen Terrace or the
Large crowds welcome 2020 in Brisbane
Police have praised the behaviour of New Year’s crowds across the state as revellers welcomed in 2020.
Large crowds gathered at vantage points around Southbank, Fortitude Valley and Brisbane city to watch the fireworks, then dispersed quickly, with no major disturbances reported.
In the Brisbane region, police arrested 46 people on 49 charges, primarily for anti-social, alcohol and drug related incidents.
Police charged 29 people with public nuisance, six people were charged with drug related offences, five people were charged with a contravening requirement, two people were charged with resisting liquor evictions, there were two common assault charges and four people were charged with obstructing police.
Police also issued one liquor infringement notice and one banning notice and charged one person with drunkenness.
“Although officers were kept busy across Queensland last night, police were happy with the well-behaved crowds,” North Brisbane District Superintendent Chris Stream said.
Suspicious fire, Brisbane
Detectives have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak with as part of investigations into a suspicious fire at Howard Smith Wharves last weekend.
Shortly before 5am on Sunday, December 21, police were called to a restaurant after reports that it was on fire.
Investigations indicate a man approached the business and used items covered in an accelerant to throw into the premises.
Emergency services attended and the fire was quickly extinguished.
The fire caused some damage to the interior of restaurant, but fortunately no structural damage.
Investigators are appealing to anyone, in particular ride share drivers, travelling around Howard Smith Wharves, Boundary/Ivory Streets, Bowen Terrace or the Story Bridge, between 4am and 5am on Sunday to contact them.
Anyone with dash cam footage or information about the man or incident is urged to contact police.
Investigations continue.
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If you have information for police, contact Policelink
Appeal for witnesses: Hit and run, Fortitude Valley
Police are appealing for information following a hit and run traffic crash in Fortitude Valley Christmas morning.
At about 12.45am a motorcycle was travelling southbound along the Story Bridge when another car has made contact with the motorcycle causing both the rider and passenger to fall off.
The car has been described as a new model white dual cab Toyota utility with a white canopy and roof racks. The driver did not stop and continued southbound along the Story Bridge towards Kangaroo Point.
The rider of the motorcycle a 21-year-old Lutwyche man recievd a minor head injury and fractured back.
The passenger a 22-year-old Lutwyche man received a laceration to his forehead and two broken ankles.
Both remain at the Royal Brisbane Woman’s Hospital for treatment.
Police are appealing for anyone that has information or dashcam footage of the incident to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information
Officers from North Brisbane spreading some kindness at Christmas
As we approach the festive holiday season, Brisbane North officers are always very aware that for many families it is a time of extreme financial pressure, relationship pressures, high stress, family breakups, and domestic and family violence.
Last week, officers from Boondall Police Station were assisting a local family who had escaped a very violent domestic violence situation. This family of six children, aged from 10-weeks to 6-years, were facing a very grim, dark, and sad Christmas.
Today, officers from Boondall Police Station were able to make an early Christmas delivery to this family, as well as some local charity organisations, with a large amount of donated goods from community groups within the North Brisbane District. These items will be truly appreciated and needed by those they have been gifted to.
Police from North Brisbane would like to extend their thanks to the below community groups:
Hand-made clothing by Uniforms 4 Kids – this
Firearm incident, Toowong
Police have charged an 18-year-old Springwood man following investigations into an incident at Toowong this morning.
Around 7am police were called by members of the public who reported seeing two men, one of which is alleged to have been pointing a firearm towards traffic at the intersection of Sherwood Road and Jephson Street.
Police attended a nearby hotel where they reviewed footage and spoke with staff who indicated the two men were staying there.
A short time later officers took a number of people into custody, however one man did not comply and was subsequently tasered.
The weapon was later confirmed to be a replica.
The 18-year-old man has been given a Notice to Appear for one count of going armed so as to cause fear. He is due to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 16.
A 19-year-old Waterford man has been charged with one count of obstruct police and is expected to appear