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Police are investigating after a man was robbed in Kedron this evening.
Initial information suggests that an 18-year-old man was delivering pizza to an address in Kedron around 6.50pm.
The man parked a vehicle on Emerald Street and was approached by two men.
One of the men produced a knife and demanded cash from the man, and when he complied, the pair fled the scene on foot with a sum of cash and two pizzas.
The 18-year-old was not physically injured as a result.
The two men were last seen on Emerald Street and were both wearing dark coloured hooded jumpers.
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: QP1900793428

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Phase 2 Easter Road Safety Campaign

Update No. 3 of 5

Phase 2 of the Queensland Easter Road Safety Campaign commences at 0001 hrs on Thursday, 18 April 2019 and continues until 2359 hrs on Monday, 22 April 2019.

During the Easter Period, Queensland Police will enforce high risk road user behaviour including the fatal five: speeding, fatigue, impaired driving (drink and drug), failure to wear a seat belt and distraction/inattention in a concerted effort to minimise road trauma

For the 24 hour period to midnight: Saturday, 20 April 2019
2018 Daily total
Progressive 2018 Total
2019 Daily Total
Progressive 2019 Total

Traffic Crashes

Fatal Traffic Incidents
1
3
0
3

Persons Killed
1
3
0
3

Injury Traffic Incidents
30
111
17
74

Persons Injured
38
156
21
83

Alcohol and Drug Testing

Random Breath Tests Performed (RBT)
11,666
38,020
8,453
29,233

Roadside Drug Tests Performed (RDT)
239
555
340
1,049

Drink Driving
69
190
56
178

Drug Driving Roadside positive tests (yet to be analysed)
43
104
56
164

Traffic Offences

*     Speed Camera Detections
4,186
12,017
1,929
9,188

*     Speeding (Other)
576
1,829
561
1,564

*     Seat Belts
28
82
40
106

*     Mobile Phone Offences
17
75
16
68

*     Other Offences
471
1,580
602
1,804

Total Offences (infringements)
1,092
3,566
1,219
3,542

2018 comparative period: 29/03/18 to 02/04/18

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DAY 3
Easter Saturday, 21 April 2019
SUMMARY

Highest Speed: 150km/h in a 100 zone on the Capricorn Highway at Emerald
Highest exceed limit:  140km/h in a 70 zone on Commissioners Flat Road at Commissioners Flat
Highest blood alcohol concentration recorded: 0.243 per cent at Jimboomba
25 impoundment offences

Central Region

Drink driving: 0.226 per cent at Dolphin Heads, 0.200 per cent at Keppel Sands, 0.189 per cent at Noosaville, 0.167 per cent at Scarness.
Speeding: 150km/h in a 100 zone on the Capricorn Highway at Emerald, 140km/h in a 70 zone on Commissioners Flat Road at Commissioners Flat
Seven impoundment offences

Southern Region

Drink driving: 0.196 per cent at Booval, 0.175 per cent at Morayfield, 0.174 per cent at Kingaroy, 0.158 per cent at Morayfield
Seven impoundment offences

Northern Region

Drink driving: 0.222 per cent on the Wellesley Islands
Two impoundment offences

Brisbane Region

Drink driving: 0.157 per cent at Algester, 0.151 per cent at Carseldine
Speeding: 139km/h in an 80 zone on the Logan Motorway at Parkinson
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Phase 2 Easter Road Safety Campaign

Update No. 2 of 5

Phase 2 of the Queensland Easter Road Safety Campaign commences at 0001 hrs on Thursday, 18 April 2019 and continues until 2359 hrs on Monday, 22 April 2019.

During the Easter Period, Queensland Police will enforce high risk road user behaviour including the fatal five: speeding, fatigue, impaired driving (drink and drug), failure to wear a seat belt and distraction/inattention in a concerted effort to minimise road trauma.

For the 24 hour period to midnight: Friday, 19 April 2019
2018 Daily total
Progressive 2018 Total
2019 Daily Total
Progressive 2019 Total

Traffic Crashes

Fatal Traffic Incidents
1
2
2
3

Persons Killed
1
2
2
3

Injury Traffic Incidents
31
81
19
50

Persons Injured
50
118
22
56

Alcohol and Drug Testing

Random Breath Tests Performed (RBT)
13,414
26,354
8,431
17,800

Roadside Drug Tests Performed (RDT)
212
316
434
709

Drink Driving
68
121
69
116

Drug Driving Roadside positive tests (yet to be analysed)
37
61
66
108

Traffic Offences

*     Speed Camera Detections
4,958
7,831
3,930
7,133

*     Speeding (Other)
717
1,253
565
984

*     Seat Belts
26
54
26
60

*     Mobile Phone Offences
24
58
18
50

*     Other Offences
539
1,109
609
1,158

Total Offences (infringements)
1,306
2,474
1,218
2,252

2018 comparative period: 29/03/18 to 02/04/18

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DAY 2
Good Friday, April 19 2019
 Summary

Highest Speed: 170km/h in a 100 zone on the Centenary Motorway at Ellen Grove
Highest recorded blood alcohol concentration: 0.270 per cent at the Glass House Mountains
31 impoundment offences

Central Region

Drink driving: 0.270 per cent at the Glass House Mountains, 0.180 per cent at Bowen, 0.168 per at Bundaberg North, 0.162 per cent at Norman Gardens.
11 impoundment offences

Southern Region

Drink driving: 0.203 per cent at Bellbird Park, 0.160 per cent at Redbank Plains
Seven impoundment offences

Northern Region

Drink driving: 0.234 per cent at North Ward, 0.164 per cent at Cairns City
Five impoundment offences

Brisbane Region

Fatal traffic crash: Lytton Road, Bulimba
Drink driving: 0.253 per cent at Geebung, 0.216 per cent in Brisbane City, 0.199 per cent at Kedron, 0.178 per cent at Chermside, 0.164 per cent at Chermside.
Speeding: 170km/h in a 100 zone on the Centenary Motorway at Ellen Grove
Two impoundment offences

South Eastern Region

Fatal traffic crash: Pacific Motorway at Tugun
Drink driving: 0.203

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Inspector Mark Jones, Police Liaison Officer Amanjot Sharma and Sergeant Stephen Male
Much like Australia, New Zealand is a melting pot of cultures and religions, bringing a diversity and strength that helps shape our countries into the beautiful places that they are.
The tragic events in Christchurch on Friday, March 15 shocked the world.
On that day the lives of so many were changed forever.

Throughout the North Brisbane Policing District, we are privileged to enjoy a strong relationship with our Muslim community through the Masjid Ad-Sunnah Mosque in Lutwyche, and the Masjid Taqwa Mosque in Bald Hills.
In partnership with these mosques, the community and the QPS, officers from Boondall Police Station facilitated the collection of messages of condolences into a specially bound book to be presented to those affected.
This book will be sent to Christchurch and the Muslim community in the hope that the messages contained within its pages will bring some comfort

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We’re empowered.
On Saturday April 13, 23 officers from across Brisbane took part in We’re Empowered (WE), the latest community event aimed at bridging the gap and building positive relationships between the Queensland Police Service and local communities.
WE, was the final event in a three phase project which encompassed the Hear me and Empower me (HE) events, the See me, Hear me Empower me (SHE) event and the WE event.
The WE event was attended by over 100 men, women and children.

At the event their were information stalls by Neighbourhood Watch, Youth Advocacy Centre, SES, QFES, and QPS Crime Prevention.
But without a doubt the most popular activities of the day were the police uniform trials and of course the African music and dancing.
This program was held in partnership with the Sudanese and North Sudanese Assembly Support of North Brisbane (SASSAS).

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Unfortunately Easter is a notorious time for road crashes in Queensland.
The QPS with the support of other emergency services is currently coordinating a state-wide traffic policing operation designed to reduce the number of serious injuries, fatal traffic crashes and road related crime.
At the April 5 launch of the Easter road safety campaign Commissioner Stewart said research has shown that a high police presence on major road networks during peak holiday periods provided the community with reassurance and served as a deterrent to those engaging in high-risk behaviour.
“Anyone travelling on the state’s highways can expect to encounter police during this period,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Officers will be out in force conducting roadside testing for drugs and alcohol, as well as covert and overt speed enforcement in high-risk zones.”
QFES Assistant Commissioner Neil Gallant said that QFES members are trained to respond to traffic incidents, however it is the type of event that is

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Phase 2 of the Queensland Easter Road Safety Campaign commenced at 0001 hrs on Thursday, 18 April 2019 and continues until 2359 hrs on Monday, 22 April 2019.

During the Easter Period, Queensland Police will enforce high risk road user behaviour including the fatal five: speeding, fatigue, impaired driving (drink and drug), failure to wear a seat belt and distraction/inattention in a concerted effort to minimise road trauma.

For the 24 hour period to midnight: Thursday, 18 April 2019
2018 Daily total
Progressive 2018 Total
2019 Daily Total
Progressive 2019 Total

Traffic Crashes

Fatal Traffic Incidents
1
1
1
1

Persons Killed
1
1
1
1

Injury Traffic Incidents
50
50
27
27

Persons Injured
68
68
30
30

Alcohol and Drug Testing

Random Breath Tests Performed (RBT)
12,940
12,940
8,109
8,109

Roadside Drug Tests Performed (RDT)
104
104
275
275

Drink Driving
53
53
44
44

Drug Driving Roadside positive tests (yet to be analysed)
24
24
42
42

Traffic Offences

*     Speed Camera Detections
2,873
2,873
2,858
2,858

*     Speeding (Other)
536
536
390
390

*     Seat Belts
28
28
31
31

*     Mobile Phone Offences
34
34
29
29

*     Other Offences
570
570
485
485

Total Offences (infringements)
1,168
1,168
935
935

2018 comparative period: 29/03/18 to 02/04/18

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Forensic Crash Unit are investigating fatal crash at Bulimba this morning.
Just before 5:30am, police and emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Lytton Road.
A 26-year-old Cornubia man was declared deceased at the scene.
Police are appealing anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash cam vision 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: QP1900767388

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