Police have charged four boys and a girl with unlawful use of a motor vehicle after an alleged stolen vehicle collided with a number of vehicles in Petrie this afternoon.
It will be alleged a Grand Cherokee Jeep was sighted by an off-duty police officer on Linkfield Road at Brendale around 2pm today. The vehicle had been stolen from a Wooloowin address sometime on Sunday and had a smashed windscreen.
Police were called, and an unmarked police vehicle followed the car for a short time before it turned north on Gympie Road at Carseldine. As the vehicle neared the Petrie Roundabout it stopped in a line of traffic and officers approached the vehicle.
The driver has then tried to drive between the two lanes of stopped traffic, hitting approximately 15 vehicles before coming to a stop. Five youths were arrested in the car.
A 17-year-old Morayfield boy has been charged with one count each
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QPS join in with the great community spirit at the annual Einbunpin Festival
On the last Sunday of July, the Sandgate community get together for the annual Einbunpin Festival.
Since 1992, the Einbunpin Festival is a celebration by and for the community about those things that make the Sandgate district special – the village atmosphere, the environment and the diverse talents and cultures that make up the community.
This year, Gateway Crime Prevention staff enjoyed a perfect day of gorgeous weather with thousands of other local Sandgaterians.
The Einbunpin Festival continues to provide an opportunity for the community to come together and show-off the vibrancy and artistic talents found in the district.
It’s a great chance to learn more about our local community, and catch up with friends.
Staff from Gateway Crime Prevention Unit handed out information on home and vehicle security, personal safety, online safety, and were able to answer many questions that the locals had.
For more information about Crime Prevention Strategies please refer here.
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A fabulous way to start the working week in Northgate
This morning it was Northgate’s turn to host Coffee with a Cop in the Hendra Division and it was a cracking way to start the working week!
For those of you unfortunate enough to miss it, Rhino’s Cafe on Northgate Road hosted this month’s event along with our local Neighbourhood Watch group.
Visitors were able to chat to police about local concerns, crime prevention measures and upcoming events in the area.
Police love the opportunity to speak to the community before a crime has happened, and remind everyone of the importance of great home and vehicle security.
It really was a lovely morning and a great opportunity for local community members to chat with police, Crime Stoppers and Neighbourhood Watch volunteers. Thanks Rhino’s for your support!
We were also fortunate enough to welcome the new Officer in Charge of Hendra station to the catch up – what a way to make an impression – first
Locals meet with Police for a coffee and a chat in Zillmere
Community and Police working together.
On Friday July 26, Boondall Police along with Police Liaison Officers, held the latest Coffee with a Cop event in Zillmere.
Affectionately referred to as Zillmere yarn, the event provides a relaxing environment for police to meet with local residents, businesses and agencies to build on our commitment to strengthen community relationships.
It is a regular monthly event where community are invited to come along, have a chat and ask any questions they have.
We are grateful to the many local residents who take time out of their day to e,lt us know what is important to them.
Keep up to date by subscribing to this site for more details on when the next Coffee with a Cop event is being held.
If you would like any further information about this or wish to obtain any crime prevention advice, please contact the Gateway Crime Prevention team at gateway.dcpc@police.qld.gov.au.
Dangerous driving and burglary charges, North Brisbane
Police have charged two teenagers after an alleged stolen vehicle was located at Albany Creek this morning (July 26).
Police will allege a blue sedan was stolen during a break-in of a Bertha Street, Kalinga home in the early hours of Thursday morning, July 25.
An Advanx Street, Kenmore Hills home was allegedly broken into sometime between 8am and 6pm Thursday with property including computer tablets and jewellery stolen.
The stolen blue sedan was sighted by police just after midnight today on Samford Road, Enoggera.
A tyre deflation device (TDD) was successfully deployed with one tyre deflating. The vehicle continued travelling towards Albany Creek, where a second TDD was deployed deflating the remaining tyres.
The vehicle continued north along Keong Road where it crashed into a guard rail at the intersection with Albany Creek Road.
Two teenagers, a male and female, fled the vehicle and were located a short time later by police.
A 15-year-old Keperra boy
Sandgate delivered on anti-theft screw day
What a day out to those who came to the anti-theft screw event held at Sandgate on Saturday July 20.
Over 70 local residents responded to the call out to have their number plates secured with anti-theft screws.
Sergeant Jodie Murray and Senior Constable Vikki Christensen secured these complimentary screws to the vehicles, ensuring the number plates which belong to your car, stay on your car.
Police encourage fitting anti-theft screws to deter would-be thieves from gaining access to number plates.
Thanks to the community for the positive feedback on the day.
To anyone who may have missed out this round, please drop in to any North Brisbane Police Station front counter to grab your own four screws to attach to your own car or business car (or grab as many as you think you might need).
For more information on this service, please don’t hesitate to contact the Gateway Crime Prevention team at gateway.dcpc@police.qld.gov.au.
Cyclist injured, Camp Mountain
Police are investigating after a cyclist was found injured at Camp Mountain this afternoon.
Around 1pm, a 65-year-old man was located on Camp Mountain Road near the intersection of McLean Road South with a head injury and may have suffered a medical episode.
He was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
Investigators are urging anyone in the area with dashcam footage 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: QP1901423124
Attempted robbery, Inala
Detectives investigating the attempted robbery of an Inala service station last month have released vision of a man they hope to speak to about the incident.
Shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, June 22, man walked into the Freeman Road business armed with a crowbar.
The man walked up to the counter and produced a crowbar before demanding money from the attendant.
The attendant refused, and the man left the address.
No property was taken during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
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: QP1901203279
Join us for Coffee with a Cop in Northgate
Ever wanted to have a chat to a cop but not known how to go about it?
Got a question about security in your home, or how to report crime to police?
Want to just have a chat and grab a cuppa at the same time?
Well we have the solution for you!
Come and visit us on Monday July 29, at Rhino’s Café, 135 Northgate Road, Northgate between 9.30am and 10.30am.
Who doesn’t love multi-tasking? A warm cuppa and the opportunity to mingle with your local police, amazing Neighbourhood Watch team and the terrific volunteers from Crime Stoppers.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Update – Attempted robbery, Inala
A man has been charged over the alleged attempted robbery of an Inala service station last month.
It will be alleged the 35-year-old Woodridge man walked into the Freeman Road business armed with a crowbar shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, June 22.
He is expected to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court today charged with one count of attempted robbery.
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: QP1901203279