Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

Between August 17, and August 25, the Gateway Crime Prevention office will be involved with  celebrating Queensland Seniors Week.
Queensland Seniors Week provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing, facilitate community participation, and enhance community connections, aligning with the Queensland Government’s and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland’s vision of building Age-friendly communities in Queensland.
Officers from the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit, hope to engage and talk with many of our senior community at the following planned events:
Wednesday August 21
From 10am – 12.30pm, we will be presenting a session on ‘seniors and scams’ at the Geebung RSL.
Thursday August 22
From 9am – 1pm, we will be at the healthy ageing expo at the Brighton Wellness Hub.
Friday August 23
From 1pm – 3pm, we will be at the seniors safety forum at the Sandgate Senior Citizens Club.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) recognises the valuable role that older Queenslanders play in

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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a restaurant in Albion last night.
At around 9.15pm two men went inside the business on Albion Road and approached a female employee whom they threatened with a knife and a taser.
One of the men then approached a male employee and took his wallet, laptop and phone from a nearby table.
The men forced the man and woman into a backroom before taking a key to the cash register and removing a sum of money from the till.
They then fled the scene on foot southbound on McDonald Road.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
The men are described as Caucasian and were both wearing black hoodies, black tracksuit pants, and had black masks across their faces.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with further information to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using

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Following a successful trial the Queensland Police Service is rolling out contacting members of the public by SMS when investigating reported occurrences across the state. The tool, which is available to officers from today, has been successfully trialled in Brisbane South, Logan and Gladstone earlier in the year.
Currently, police are only able to contact people by telephone or by attending the location where the person is. Police believe this will improve two way communication as many people don’t answer phone calls marked ‘private’ or ‘no caller-ID’.
Now officers are able to send an SMS message to a person from their QPS email account. The message recipient will be able to reply directly to the officer by sending an SMS message back, for example by providing the requested details or making an appointment to meet.

Senior Sergeant Andrew Lake said the tool makes it easier for the public and the QPS to engage

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a garbage truck stolen from Brisbane City on Sunday, August 11.
The Council vehicle was taken by two people from outside the Roma Street Transit Centre around 3.15am while the driver was conducting duties, collecting a bin.
A debit card inside the vehicle was used a short time later in Cleveland.
Police believe the vehicle may have since travelled to the Benarkin area and are appealing for any local residents who may have seen the truck (pictured) to come forward.

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 are investigating the stabbing of a 31-year-old taxi driver at Foote Street, early this morning.
Around 4.30am the taxi driver received wounds to his thigh and hands after allegedly being stabbed by two men who entered the taxi and demanded money.
The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Two men are assisting police with their enquiries.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1901550445

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Investigations are continuing into the armed robbery of a store at Stones Corner this afternoon.
Around 2.30pm a man armed with a knife entered the Old Cleveland Road business and threatened an employee.
He demanded cash and the staff member complied.
The man left the store with a sum of money stolen from the cash register.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with further 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.
Quote this reference number: QP1901539614

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Detectives are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate the death of a 30-year-old man at Holland Park West last night.
Police were called to the location outside C.B. Mott Park on Logan Road around 11.00pm after a member of the public located the vehicle.
Joshua Thorne (pictured) was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Mr Thorne was believed to be living in the South Brisbane area and police are seeking public assistance to identify his recent movements and where he was staying.
Investigators are also appealing for anyone who may have seen a white 2008 Holden Commodore sedan with Queensland registration 642-KWR (pictured) in the Holland Park West area last night, or who may have dash cam vision from Logan Road to contact police.

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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

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On Wednesday August 7, Crime Prevention officers and Police Liaison Officers from the Gateway Patrol Group were invited to Zillmere State School to celebrate NAIDOC 2019 and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.

This years NAIDOC theme was Voice. Treaty. Truth. Working together for a shared future.
The afternoon was opened with a welcome to country by two of the senior students, before students from prep to year seven were encouraged to participate in cultural, physical, and fun activities with an indigenous focus.
Police were able to join in with the students for an afternoon of activities put together by Education Queensland groups, and local community groups, including Jabiru Community, Youth and Children’s Services Association Inc.
Police enjoy the opportunity to engage with our younger community, and establish strong and positive relationships.
Thanks for having us Zillmere State School, we look forward to coming back for a visit soon.

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Free identification wristbands that help reunite lost children with their parents are once again available at the Ekka, Police Minister Mark Ryan announced yesterday.
The wristbands which help to reunite lost children with their parents contributed to returning almost 100 children at the 2018 event.
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Officers are expecting many visitors to the Ekka Police Station this year after distributing approximately 15,000 wristbands throughout last year’s Ekka.
The wristbands have a space for parents and carers to write their contact details on them prior to securing the band to the wearer’s wrist.
Officers will be handing out the wristbands everyday of the show
In addition to obtaining a wristband on the day, police encourage parents to seriously discuss being safe at the show with their children.
Inspector Garry Watts of the Fortitude Valley Patrol Group suggested keeping records of what your child is wearing amongst his safety tips.
“If you’re able to take a photograph of

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Burglaries
The total number of burglaries in the Sandgate Division these past 9 days was three.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Bracken Ridge
Walu Place
Night
U/L window giving access to garage
Black ridge air compressor, Ninja Kawasaki 650RL black Rego 641JI
03/08/2019-04/08/2019

Bracken Ridge
Playford Street
Night
Unlocked rear door
HP laptop, iPad
07/08/2019- 08/08/2019

Brighton
Morcombe Street
Night
Entry via house key left inside vehicle -vehicle broken into
Money, wallet x 3, 3 x sets of car keys and 3 cars since recovered
03/08/2019-04/08/2019

Motor vehicle theft
The total number of motor vehicle thefts these past 9 days was four.

Suburb
Street
Time
Located Suburb
Vehicle
Date

Bracken Ridge
Greening Place
Night
Kallanger
BLK Holden Commodore- Damaged
03/08/2019 – 04/08/2019

Brighton
Morcombe Street
Night
Zillmere

WHT Honda HRV 2018
WHT Mitsu ASX 2018
WHT Renault Koleos
 
04/08/2019 – 05/08/2019

Bicycle theft
The total number of bicycle theft offences these past 9 days was one.

Suburb
Street
Bicycle Description
Date

Brighton
Stubb Street
2 x Specialized (Rock hopper) Pitch Mt Bicycle
04/08/2019 – 05/08/2019

 
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,

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