The Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and volunteers in policing hit the streets of Taigum to provide tips on motor vehicle security to local residents with their ‘Lock It or Lose It’ program.
‘Lock It or Lose It’ involves members of the QPS conducting security checks of parked vehicles.
A form is then left on the windscreen of each vehicle providing the owner with additional security tips in an aim to reduce the risk of the vehicle either being broken into and items stolen or the vehicle itself being stolen.
Many drivers are shocked to learn that even small items such as loose change, sunglasses and personal mail can be enough to entice an opportunistic offender to enter the vehicle.
Police are often surprised at how many valuables such as money, phones, and keys are left in vehicles and they strongly encourage residents to take suitable security precautions.
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Protesters arrested, Brisbane
Six people have been charged following protest activity in the Brisbane CBD this morning.
Around 8.10am, police were advised of approximately twenty protesters chained to an obstacle in Creek Street.
Upon arrival, officers located four men and two women who had locked themselves to a metal barricade in the middle of the road.
Specialist police were called in to safely remove the protesters and they were transported to the Brisbane City Watchhouse.
A 51-year-old man from the Gap, an 18-year-old man from Newstead, a 29-year-old man from West End and a 23-year-old woman from St Lucia were arrested and charged with one count each of obstruct police officer and pedestrians cause an obstruction.
A 20-year-old man from Pelican Waters was arrested and charged with one count each of obstruct police officer, pedestrians cause an obstruction and wilful damage.
They are all due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later today.
A 17-year-old girl was also arrested
Shooting incident, Mt Gravatt
Police investigating a shooting incident which occurred in Mount Gravatt East on September 15 have released CCTV footage depicting a man.
Just after 9pm, a man approached a house on Gordon Parade and fired two shots into the front glass doors.
The man then fled the scene in a car which drove towards Crest Street.
He has been described as wearing a white hoodie, long pants, black shoes and gloves. His face was also covered.
Two occupants in the house, a 29-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were not physically injured during the incident.
Anyone who may recognise the person depicted in the vision is urged to contact police.
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Keeping Chermside safe for everyone these holidays
Brisbane North Police are keeping up their visual presence and positive engagement with the thousands of people that attend Westfeild Chermside during the school holidays.
For the second week running uniform staff, Crime Prevention Officers, Volunteers In Policing, and Detectives from the Boondall Child Protection Unit, along with the support of many other QPS sections have been ensuring that everyone is on their best behaviour.
Local officers were extremely happy with the dramatic decrease in the number of crimes committed in the area in comparison with the same time last year.
Members of the community were also given the opportunity to engage with many members of the QPS, to ask questions, and even have a seat in a marked police vehicle.
Police would like to thank the community for their support, and for the excellent strong relationship that QPS have with Westfeild Chermside Security.
The QPS continues to strive towards:
Stopping crime;
Making the community safer; and
Strengthening
Protest charges, Brisbane
Four people have been charged for alleged protest activity on Victoria Bridge this morning.
Around 7:45am, it will be alleged a woman attached herself to a large tripod causing a closure of the bridge for about an hour.
Police will allege the woman initially refused to lower herself from the structure.
She was taken into custody after lowering herself when specialist officers began dismantling the tripod.
The 22-year-old Bardon woman was charged with one count each of commit public nuisance, pedestrian causing an obstruction and obstructing a police officer.
A 28-year-old Brisbane man was also charged with one count of pedestrian causing an obstruction.
They are scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 16.
A 20-year-old NSW man and 22-year-old NSW woman have been charged with one count each of pedestrian causing a traffic hazard or obstruction by moving into path of a driver.
They are due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 21.
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Community from Taigum offer thanks to the QPS for NPRD
On Wednesday, August 25, the officers and staff at Boondall Police Station were hosted to a delicious morning tea by the community from the iSEE Chruch at Taigum.
This very generous offer was the communities way to offer thanks and gratitude for the service QPS provides to community.
It was fitting that the occasion also coincided with the week that National Police Remembrance Day falls.
This is a significant date for all QPS employees, and a time to stop and reflect on the lives lost during service by servicing police officers.
On behalf of all the staff attached to Boondall Police Station, thank you for the wonderful morning.
Thank you for an excellent morning
Monthly Coffee with a Cop at Zillmere
On the last Friday of every month, police from the Gateway Crime Prevention office, along with the Police Liaison Officers meet at up for a coffee or a cup of tea and a yarn at Jaaffas Fine Foods at Zillmere with members from the multicultural suburb of Zillmere.
Smiles for a great morning of chatting
Today we had communities members with links to Indigenous Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu come along.
We also had Sammy Leonie from Boss Boxing. The Boss Boxing is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boxing gym in Zillmere that is open to all nations and inclusive of all people.
Chloe from the Zillmere PCYC, who coordinates the Indigenous Sport and Recreation Programs and Activities and Coleen Kelly from the Communities section of BCC also came along.
It’a a great opportunity to have relaxed conversations about issues, and to also take the time to plan initiatives for the future.
QPS would
School holiday time at Hidden world Playground, Fitzgibbon
On Wednesday, September 25, police from the Gateway Crime Prevention Office with Police Liasion Officers Moria and Alma, joined with many, many families at the Hidden World Playground at Fitzgibbon for the Jabiru organised ‘Park Play.’
This free event happens once every school holidays and is always a super popular event.
Community groups Jabiru, Kurbingui, Vinnies, PCYC, Early Years Count, Save The children, BCC, and Mercy Community join forces to supply a fun and action filled morning for the families of North Brisbane.
QPS added to the noise and colour of the day with the children being allowed to dress up as police officers and have a ‘pretend’ ride in the marked police vehicle.
The red and blue flashing lights were on, and the siren button did get hit a few times too!
QPS love having the opportunity to talk to children about the role police have in the community; how to stay safe, and
Police prepare for Riverfire 2019
Police are busy preparing to ensure one of Brisbane’s biggest events, Riverfire, is safe and secure for everyone heading out to watch the fireworks spectacle.
Acting Chief Superintendent Tony Fleming, the Riverfire Commander, said around half a million people were expected to line the banks of Brisbane River for the celebration.
“We are well-versed in planning and preparing for major events, and Riverfire is no exception,” Acting Chief Superintendent Fleming said.
“We will have extra police on patrol throughout the city, South Bank, Kangaroo Point and other vantage points across Brisbane.
“I am urging everyone coming into the city tomorrow to allow extra travel time. Public transport will be your best option, remembering that major road and bridge closures will come into effect from Saturday afternoon.
“Riverfire spectators should also drink responsibly and only within designated areas.
“Everyone heading to Southbank should be aware that it will be fenced off and drinking alcohol there is not
Armed robbery, Calamvale
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man involved in an armed robbery at a Calamvale hotel overnight.
Just before 9:25pm, a man entered the licensed premises on Compton Road and threatened a staff member with a knife.
The man stole a sum of money and fled on foot towards the vicinity of a fast food restaurant car park.
The man was described to be about 173cm tall, with a proportionate build, possible tattoo on his left lower arm, red hair, brown eyes, fair skin and had a foreign accent. He was wearing long black pants and long dark sleeve top and black gloves.
The 18-year-old male staff member was not physically injured.
Anyone with information that could help identify the men are urged to contact police.
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