A man has died following a motorbike crash in Capalaba this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate the man was travelling westbound on Finucane Road around 3.40pm when he lost control of his motorbike near Elmhurst Street.
The 31-year-old Birkdale man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Forensic Crash investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to contact police.
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New Adopt-a-Cop for Northgate State School
Northgate State School welcomed Detective Sergeant Frank Jefferies as their new Adopt-a-Cop last Friday.
Detective Sergeant Jefferies officially took on the role of Adopt-a-Cop in front of an audience of students, teachers and parents.
Also in the audience was Queensland first ever Adopt-a-Cop – Inspector Michael Volk.
Inspector Volk was adopted by Northgate State School on the June 17, 1985 and was a pioneer for the program which now sees almost 1000 Adopt a Cops performing duties around Queensland schools.
Today’s adoption ceremony paid tribute to Inspector Volk and the school’s history as well as acknowledging how education and policing have both changed over the years.
The Adopt-a-Cop program is an awesome opportunity for students and police alike.
Not only do police get to speak to students about safety and law issues, but students often help police better understand how to relate and work with youth in our communities.
Detective Sergeant Jefferies works at the Inner West
Fatal traffic crash, Joyner
Police are investigating after a single vehicle crash claimed the life of a 19-year-old man in Joyner this afternoon.
Preliminary information suggests the Ford Falcon ute was travelling along Protheroe Road just before 1pm when it lost control and crashed into bushland near Forgan Road before catching fire.
A member of the public managed to extinguish the blaze.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 19-year-old Kallangur man, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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.
Armed robbery, Macgregor
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Macgregor this morning.
At around 3am a man entered the business at the intersection of Mains Road and Musgrave Road, armed with a metal bat.
He demanded money and cigarettes from a female staff member, who complied with the man’s demands.
He was last seen walking towards Musgrave Road.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is aged in his early to mid 20’s and had a proportionate build. He was wearing a dark padded hooded zip up jacket, blue jeans and black shoes.
Anyone with 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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Chermside ‘Coffee with a Cop’ a huge success
On Thursday, September 12 Westfield Chermside hosted ‘Coffee With A Cop’ at Café 214.
There was a huge turn out of police from Boondall Police Station, Gateway Crime Prevention Office, the Vulnerable Persons Unit, Crime Stoppers, Police Liaison Officers, and our Volunteers in Policing.
It was a great opportunity for the public to talk one-on-one to police about any issues or concerns they had.
Many coffees were shared amongst conversations regarding vehicle and home security, neighbourhood disputes, scams, internet safety and other personal issues that members of the public wished to talk to the police about.
QPS also conducted a ‘Lock It Or Lose It‘ patrols in the underground carparks, leaving leaflets advising the vehicle owners if their vehicles had been left secured, or if any valuables were visible.
Police were extremely happy to report that all vehicles were left locked and secured, although there were many cars that had valuables visible form the outside of
Report suspicious behaviour you see in our community
Between September 3, and September 9, there have been three break and enter offences reported to North Brisbane police involving places of worship where money was stolen.
Between 7-8pm on September 3, a place of worship on Rode Road, Wavell Heights was broken into.
Between 3pm-8pm on September 4, a place of worship on Bonney Avenue, Clayfield was broken into.
Further, between 9am and 4pm on September 9, a place of worship on Appleby Road, Enoggera was broken into.
Police investigations are continuing and entry was gained at all three locations by forcing through doors.
Crime Prevention staff from the Gateway Patrol Group have taken steps to reach out to places of worship and offer crime prevention advice, including the following tips:
Frequently empty cash from your building however try not to make it the same time/routine every day. Police can provide ‘No Cash Kept on Premises‘ stickers that can be displayed around your buildings.
Ensure that if
Banyo community barbecue
Did you see us at the Banyo community barbecue?
The bi-annual community BBQ hosted by Leanne Linard MP, was held in Banyo last Saturday at Saint Vincents Road Park, and despite the unique weather, it was a sizzling success with locals.
The State Member for Nudgee hosts several events a year to engage with community members, so police used Saturday’s barbecue as an excellent opportunity to chat with the locals.
Officer in Charge of Banyo Beat, Senior Constable Adam Bertoli said he enjoyed spending time with community members in such a relaxed atmosphere.
“With most families working so hard through the week and tied up with sporting events at night, it was great to be able to chat with members of my community that I wouldn’t normally get to catch up with,” Senior Constable Bertoli said.
Inspector Lynne Asher showed off some fancy handball skills with a few children who were quick to show the
Trailer security reminder for North Brisbane residents
Between June 28, and September 11, 19 trailers have been reported stolen within the Gateway Patrol Group in North Birsbane. Of these, nine were stolen from Hendra, five from Stafford, three from Carseldine, one from Boondall and one from Sandgate. To date, three trailers have been recovered.
The majority of offences are occurring overnight, and trailers are stolen by different
means however the majority of trailers have been left unsecured in front yards or on the street.
Two were stolen off the back of vehicles by unhitching them, two trailers had the chains securing them cut and, three were secured with wheel locks.
Of the 19 offences, there was one horse float stolen, one jet ski secured to a trailer and one camper trailer
stolen.
Opportunistic thieves take advantage of easily accessible items and trailers left unsecured or easily attached to a vehicle for towing can then be stolen and used to commit further offences including
Update 4: Death investigation, Kalinga Park
Police have charged a man with murder following the death of 26-year-old Ioli Hadjilyra in Clayfield on September 4.
Around 12pm today police arrested a 34-year-old man at the corner of Felix Street and Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche, after members of the public alerted police.
The man has since been charged with murder and is due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow (September 11).
Ms Hadjilyra’s body was found in Kalinga Park on September 4.
Police would like to thank the community for their ongoing support with this investigation.
Coffee with a Cop, Chermside
Police from the Gateway Crime Prevention office, along with Boondall Police and Crime Stoppers are looking forward to having a relaxed conversation about any concerns or questions that the public may have for their local police.
This is a fantastic opportunity for members of the Queensland Police Service to engage with community members, spread the word about home and vehicle security, identity theft and scams, reporting procedures for suspicious activity and any other questions that the locals may have.
The crime prevention office will also have some crime prevention material to hand out to those that attend for a cuppa at a great spot within the shopping hub of Westfield Chermside.
Event details:
Date: Thursday, September 12
Time: 10am – 12pm
Where: Cafe 214, Westfield Chermside
For more information, please contact the Gateway Crime Prevention office at Gateway.DCPC@police.qld.gov.au