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Police in North Brisbane are encouraging members of the community to remain vigilant with their home security, particularly those who live in multi-residential living (apartments etc.).
In particular, recent reported offences of theft, have been from secure garages of units and apartments, with property stolen including motor vehicles and motorcycles.
The majority of these reported offences have been opportunistic in nature, with garage areas left unlocked as well as vehicles and property left unsecured in easily accessed storage areas.
You can do your part in preventing opportunistic crime by adopting the following habits:

Avoid storing excess belongings in garage areas and lock up garages;
Remove valuables from your vehicle, including any keys or garage remotes, and always lock your vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for a few minutes;
Check your garage door closes completely so potential offenders can’t sneak in;
If you have a motorcycle or bicycle, ensure it is secured to something solid,

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Detectives are investigating after an armed robbery at a home in Kallangur this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate at 7.45am two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm, forced their way into a home on Seabiscuit Crescent.
The men demanded cash from a man before fleeing the house over a neighbouring fence and leaving the scene on two bicycles.
A 28-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman who were in the house at the time were not physically injured during the robbery.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with dashcam or CCTV vision from Seabiscuit Crescent or Whitehorse Road 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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Two boys and a man have been charged over an alleged car theft, attempted break in and unlawful use of a motor vehicle at Bald Hills last night.
A 16-year-old xx boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with enter dwelling with intent, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property.
A 20-year-old man has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and enter dwelling with intent.
A 16-year-old boy is assisting police with their inquiries.
He was expected to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court today.
The blue coloured 2016 model Porsche Macan involved in the alleged offence was stolen from a New Farm residence on August 18.
A white BMW stolen an Empress Terrace address in Bardon on August 19 is also believed to be linked. It was found abandoned

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Three people have been arrested following an alleged car theft and attempted break in at Bald Hills last night.
Just after 6pm police will allege they located a stolen vehicle when they were called to an attempted break in at a Bald Hills Road address.
Three people fled the scene in an alleged stolen Porsche station wagon.
The vehicle was monitored by Polair and intercepted at Bald Hills on the Gympie Arterial Road using a tyre deflation device. The occupants of the vehicle then fled on foot.
Police located and arrested two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 20-year-old man.
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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On Wednesday August 21, officers from the Gateway Crime Prevention and Police Liaison Officers were invited to attend Craigslea State High School to deliver the Think U Know program to year eight students.
Think U Know is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police, Commonwealth Bank, Microsoft and Datacom and delivered in partnership with all State and Territory Police and Neighbourhood Watch Australasia.
The cyber safety presentations sensitively cover a range of topics including sexting, cyber bullying, online child exploitation, online privacy, and importantly what to do when something goes wrong.
Presentations are aimed at parents, carers and teachers and young people from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
In today’s presentation, the year eight students  discussed the benefits of technology, how to keep themselves safe online and the importance of being respectful, along with questioning whether the information found online is reliable.
They also covered information around building skills to deal with challenges online, not giving

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On Monday August 19, Stafford Police held Cupcake Day at Stafford Police Station to help raise much needed funds for the RSPCA.
We invited our community to join us to eat cupcakes for a donation, and we were not disappointed by all of the wonderful visitors who all made very generous donations to show their pawsome suppawt!
Our community cupcake stall was filled with sweet treats galore including a stall from Cake my Day by Jo at Stafford and Dorrington Neighbourhood Watch members with a home-made jam and chutney stall.

We would like to send a big thank you to all of our Police and community bakers, helpers and supporters including The Cupcake Patisserie at Albion, for donating lots of beautiful cupcakes for our stall as well as our special visitor – Police Dog Kaos the official treat taste tester!

Along with the community donations received on the day and Stafford Station Officers and

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Officers from North Brisbane invite you to join them for their next Coffee with a Cop event which is being held on Tuesday, August 27, in Northgate.
This is a great opportunity if you have any questions about home security, how to report a crime, or if you’d simply just like to have a chat with your local police over a cup of coffee.
Where: Kitchen 8, 62 Crockford Street, Northgate
When: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 9.30am – 11am
We encourage all community members to come and meet local police, hear about what has been happening in your neighbourhood and meet your local Neighbourhood Watch team members.
We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Detectives from Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating several wilful damage complaints which occurred in the Weinman Creek Marina car park at Redland Bay.
During the weekend of the 17 and 21 August 2019, several vehicles parked at the Marina car park had windows smashed or tyres slashed, causing extensive damage.
Detectives are seeking public assistance to help identify the people involved in the wilful damage of the vehicles.
Investigators also wish to hear from any member of the public who may have dash cam footage or any witnesses who may be able to help identify the people involved with the damaging the vehicles to contact Redland Bay Police on 38294111.

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

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During the 10 days of the Ekka, staff from Gateway Crime Prevention Office, including our wonderful Volunteers In Policing (VIPs), worked at the Keep Kids Safe stand, ensuring the QPS were able to put safety wristbands on as many young children, and vulnerable persons as possible.
This program grows in strength every year, and it has the most amazing impact of reducing stress of children, parents/carers, and police staff themselves.
If a child or vulnerable person becomes lost, they are normally re-united with their parent or carer within a few minutes.
A photo of what the child or vulnerable person is wearing on the day is quickly circulated to all QPS staff within the Ekka, which makes this stressful situation only last minutes.
When placing the safety wristbands on the children, QPS staff were able to engage with the children and their families and talk about strategies of what to do if they became

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On Friday, September 20, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group will host a presentation to discuss the ever growing exposure of children to the risk of exploitation online.
The presentation will feature case studies highlighting the dangers the internet poses for children along with information and strategies to empower parents and children to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
The Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group Taskforce Argos, was established in 1997 as a multi-disciplinary taskforce to investigate organised and serial paedophilia.
Since then, Argos has evolved into a specialist unit of the Queensland Police Service which is dedicated to the prevention, disruption and investigation of computer facilitated crimes against children.
Event details:
Where: Brisbane Girls Grammar School Gehrmann Theatre, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane
When: Friday, September 20
Time: 6.45pm for 7pm start
Cost: $25 adult, $20 adult student/ adult concession, $10 child (under 18 years) or $50 family (two adults and any number of

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