Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

Buying and selling items online has become increasingly popular not only around the world but here in Australia, with over 80 per cent of us now shopping online – especially around festive season sales and promotions.
Each day, thousands of Queenslander’s choose to sell and buy personal items, particularly electronics with mobile phones topping the list.
Online marketplaces are convenient destinations to discover, buy and sell items with people in your local community. They can also be utilised by opportunistic offenders to sell stolen property or to commit offences such as theft and robberies.
Police would like the local community to be mindful when selling and buying items through these market places, many of which have their own safety tips.
Some tips to consider:

Meet in a safe location of your choice that has CCTV. For example a cafe or a shopping centre and always bring a friend
Inspect the item and if possible, make sure

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Stafford Police have recently received a number of reports of stolen registration plates from parked vehicles in the Stafford Heights area.
All too often, motorists are unaware that they have either lost or had their plate/s stolen for some time.
Police are encouraging motorists to check that both plates (front and back) are attached and secured to their vehicles on a regular basis.
Police also urge motorists to immediately report their plate/s as stolen to police as this ensures accurate and timely information updates for police patrolling.
Stolen number plates are often used in illegal activities which may result in the owner receiving infringement notices for a number of offences.
Police encourage the use of one-way, anti-theft screws in number plates to help deter thieves and may prevent your number plates from being stolen.
If you would like more information or to obtain a free set of anti-theft screws for your vehicle, please contact the Stafford Crime

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On Tuesday, November 26, police from North Brisbane held their monthly information session at the Bald Hills mosque as part of Sisters Stepping Forward project.
The project is aimed at bridging the gap, establishing strong relationships, enhancing awareness and sharing knowledge between Muslim women, the Queensland Police Service and the wider community.
The topic for this month was personal safety, and police delivered their safer living presentation before sharing a meal with the sisters from both the Bald Hills and Lutwyche mosques.
Some core personal safety strategies discussed included:

Exercising your right to safety;
Keeping fear of violence in perspective;
Being committed and aware of your surroundings;
Trust and act on your instincts;
Be assertive;
Develop a safety network; and
Have a personal safety plan.

For more information on personal safety please refer here.
The next event for the Sisters Stepping Forward project will be on Wednesday, January 29, at the Bald Hills mosque, and these session are open  for all to

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The Queensland Police Service and the Northside Alliance Against Domestic Violence (NAADV) have partnered to present an Orange the World event again at Chermside Westfield on Thursday, November 28, from 9am – 9pm.
The focus is raising awareness within the community of the impacts of gendered violence, and to offer information about what supports are available to people who are survivors of violence, or who currently experience violence.
November 25 symbolise the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marks the beginning of the United Nation’s Women’s 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (November 25, to December 10).
Come along at the following times to meet some special visitors:
Mounted Unit horses – 11am outside the Bavarian Steak House.
Police puppy visit – 4pm at the Orange the world stall outside Kmart.
There will also be a marked police car outside Best and Less with officers from the Northside Vulnerable Persons

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House breaking is one of the most common crimes and can occur at any time of the day or night. There are often typical circumstances which occur prior to a home being burgled and a burglar will usually act on easy or tempting opportunities, such as open or unlocked doors and windows.
Fortunately, good home security is as simple as following these three basic steps:

Make it difficult for a potential offender to gain entry – for example, install and use key-operated locks on doors and windows and avoid placing keys under doormats or in other obvious places.
Make it difficult for a potential offender to exit your home with your property – for example, ensure all alarms are set and working.
Make your property less tempting to be stolen – for example, engrave or microdot all items of value, making them difficult to sell or otherwise pass on.

The staff from North Brisbane Crime

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North Brisbane police are warning the public, particularly businesses with high volume sales, to be aware of counterfeit money which has been detected in the region.
Despite the large foreign text printed on them, the counterfeit notes are described as of good quality and feel compared to genuine currency.

A local Sandgate business reported one of the $50 counterfeit notes, after it had been passed onto them.
Detectives are also requesting the public to be vigilant for more of the unique notes, as more may be circulating in North Brisbane.
More information on detecting counterfeit notes can be viewed on the Reserve Bank of Australia website 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 volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Police were out in force today in the Nundah area reminding drivers and residents to take extra care with the security of their homes and motor vehicles.
Many drivers may return to their vehicle today to find a ‘lock it or lose it’ notice on their windscreen.
This is a reminder to take the time to remove all valuables including GPS units, bags and laptops, from the vehicle (or even place them in the boot out of sight).
It is also important to ensure all windows are fully closed and doors are then locked and while this may seem very basic, so many unlawful entry to motor vehicle offences occur to unlocked vehicles.
Today was also a chance to visit a few of the multi-residential buildings in the Nundah area. Residents here must be vigilant in their vehicle security.
The car park security does not stop unwanted persons from walking into the car park and

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On Sunday November 17, the QPS and Nundah Lifecycle Cycling Club hosted their annual ‘Racing to break the cycle of domestic violence’ event.
The community ride was from the City out to the Nundah Lifecycle club and was officially opened by the Honourable Di Farmer MP, Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence.
Over 150 riders participated in this year’s event including officers from the QPS Bike Squad, Road Policing Command and a special visit from Brisbane Dog Squad officers.

White Ribbon Ambassador and Life Cycle member Tim Class-Auliff  has been a long standing member of this cause and donated two perpetual cups for this annual event, including the Jacinta Bush Men’s Division 1 memorial and the Rachel Thulborn Women’s Division 1 memorial.
Special guests at the event included Simone O’Brien, Domestic and Family Violence survivor, Carolyn Robinson Founder of Beyond DV, and Julie

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Having built a long-standing relationship with the McDonald’s family owned and run restaurant, local police were happy to again assist on the biggest day of the year.
McHappy Day raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), who provide much needed support, hope and a home away from home for seriously ill children and their families.
This year we were aiming to raise more than $4.5 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities, which equates to more than 34,000 nights of accommodation for families across Australia. One hundred percent of profits from McHappy Day go directly to the RMHC charity which is close to our hearts.

Maybe Senior Constable Clancy was no match up against football great Justin Hodges at the Aspley store but he tried to make his appearance across Brisbane’s North side to share the love and deliver food parcels to every supporters of the event on the day.

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Police from the Brisbane Forensic Crash Unit investigating a serious two vehicle crash at Eatons Hill on Monday, November 18 are appealing for witnesses.
Around 1.10pm a head-on collision occurred between two cars on Eatons Crossing Road, between Paddy Road and Mayflower Street.
The occupants of a 2009 silver Kia Cerato sedan, a 68-year-old Eatons Hill woman and her passenger, a 92-year-old Eatons Hill woman were both injured and transported to hospital in a serious condition.
An 80-year-old Cashmere woman, the driver and sole occupant of a silver 2015 Hyundai i30 was also injured and transported to hospital.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam vision 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 and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800

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