Police have charged a man after a car was stolen in an alleged armed robbery at Chermside West on March 6.
It will be alleged around 4.30pm on March 6, a man approached a woman who was standing beside her parked car containing two children, produced bladed weapons and demanded the keys.
The man allegedly fled in the woman’s white hatchback.
Overnight officers sighted the same vehicle in Slacks Creek, Logan, Browns Plains and Calamvale.
Early this morning a member of the public alerted police the vehicle was travelling through Kedron.
At around 2am, a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on the Gateway Motorway southbound, near the old Cleveland Road exit at Carina, however the vehicle continued along the Gateway.
The vehicle took the Logan Road exit and then turned right onto Logan Road before coming to a stop at the corner of Gaskell Street at Eight Mile Plains.
A man and a woman who were
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Update – Armed robbery, Chermside West
A 24-year-old man, the subject of a police search after a woman and two young children were threatened at Chermside West has been taken into custody.
At around 4.30pm on March 6, the man approached a woman who was standing beside her parked car containing two children, produced bladed weapons and demanded the keys.
The man fled in the woman’s white hatchback which has since been the subject of a police search.
Overnight officers sighted the vehicle in Slacks Creek, Logan, Browns Plains and Calamvale however it sped away.
Early this morning a member of the public recognised the man in Kedron and alerted police the vehicle was travelling south.
At around 2am, a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on the Gateway Motorway southbound, approximately 500m before the old Cleveland Road exit at Carina however the vehicle continued along the Gateway.
The vehicle took the Logan Road exit and then turned right onto Logan
Update 1: Break and enter, Wavell Heights
North Brisbane Detectives have charged a man following investigations into an alleged break and enter in Wavell Heights on March 8.
Shortly before 6.30pm, three men in a black sedan arrived on Warril Street, got out of the car and approached a house.
Police will allege the men forced entry to the home and confronted two occupants, a woman in her 70s and a man in his 80s, before smashing property and fleeing in the car.
The couple in the house were not physically injured during the incident.
As a result of a public appeal officers took a man into custody at the intersection of Lemke Road and Telegraph Road in Taigum, just before 8pm last night.
A 20-year-old Deagon man has been charged with enter dwelling with intent, wilful damage, possessing dangerous drugs and possessing a knife in a public place.
He is due to appear in Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on March 11.
Investigations are
Break and enter, Wavell Heights
Detectives are appealing for information after a house was broken into in Wavell Heights on Friday night.
Shortly before 6.30pm on March 8, three men arrived on Warril Street in a black sedan and got out of the car and approached a house.
The three men then smashed the front door and confronted the two occupants, a woman in her 70s and a man in his 80s, before they smashed property and fled the area in the car.
Investigations have revealed that the three men mistakenly entered the house and are seeking assistance for the public to identify them and the vehicle.
The couple in the house were not injured as a result of the incident.
Anyone with any information should contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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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.
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Sandgate crime wrap, March 11
Burglaries
The total number of burglaries in the North Gateway Patrol Group these past seven days was one.
Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method
Property
Stolen
Date
Bracken Ridge
Ballynde
Afternoon
Unlocked front door
x-box
08/03/2019 – 09/03/2019
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, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Balance for Better in North Brisbane
Some of the attendees at the #BalanceForBetter IWD 2019 event.
On Wednesday March 6, North Brisbane Police Liaison Officers Aman Sharma and Moira Davis hosted an information evening for local women to celebrate the 2019 International Women’s Day theme of Balance for Better.
The event was hosted at Dosa Hut, Aspley where a meal was shared and many laughs had.
It was a wonderful opportunity to bring together varied women from across North Brisbane to share information, experiences and forge new friendships.
There were guest speakers who discussed the theme of how to achieve Balance for Better, as well as health and fitness and personal safety strategies.
Acting Sergeant Megan Dwyer from the Cross Cultural Office discussed many personal safety techniques including the importance of displaying confidence and how to fake it til you make it!
Personal Trainer Lynda Tweedie gave a very informative talk on fitness and was generous in sharing her personal struggles in
Cultures join together to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019
QPS Senior PLO’s Deb De Bree and Moira Davis join Cait Wildman from The Exchange, Kelvin Grove
On Thursday March 7, approximately 75 ladies from diverse communities joined together to celebrate 2019 International Women’s Day at The Exchange, Kelvin Grove.
This is the fifth year that The Exchange has hosted an International Women’s Day morning tea.
It was a social event with morning tea, Zumba and a safety presentation by Brooke Patman from Surf Life Saving Queensland.
This event comes together through the many helpful volunteers and the combined efforts of The Exchange, Queensland Police Service Police Liaison Officers and Communify.
The Exchange provides a supportive range of programs and activities to the community where there are opportunities to connect, learn and participate.
International Womens Day 2019 at The Exchange, Kelvin Grove
Update 2: Suspicious death investigation, Wishart
Detectives have charged a man following the investigation into the death of a man on Saturday night.
Investigations indicate around 10.30pm a 42-year-old Upper Mount Gravatt man was driven to the QEII Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased from significant injuries.
A crime scene was later declared at an address in Lani Street, Wishart where a number of items of interest were seized including two vehicles.
Today a man was located by police at Spring Hill.
A 29-year-old Loganlea man has been charged with one count of murder and will appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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: QP1900485455
Sandgate crime wrap, March 5
Burglaries
The total number of burglaries in the North Gateway Patrol Group these past 14 days was seven.
Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method
Property
Stolen
Date
Sandgate
Brighton Road
Afternoon
Rear door forced
Nil
21/02/2019
Bracken Ridge
Ruocco Street
Evening
Rear door forced
Handbag, house, vehicle keys
21/02/2019- 22/02/2019
Deagon
Henderson Road
Day
Side door forced
Laptop, jewellery, handbag
25/02/2019
Bracken Ridge
Canterbury Street
Day
Forced by sharp cutting object rear door
Bluetook, ebox, clothing
27/02/2019
Bald Hills
Grand Street
Day
Open window
Money
28/02/2019
Bald Hills
Kyeema Crescent
Day
Unknown
Electrical device, money
2/03/2019
Motor Vehicle Theft
The total number of motor vehicle thefts these past 14 days was one.
Suburb
Street
Time
Located Suburb
Vehicle
Date
Sandgate
Tenth Avenue
Day
Not recovered
2008 MAZDA BT-50 white QLD Reg 02ANR
22/02/2019
Bicycle Theft
The total number of bicycle theft offences these past 14 days was four.
Suburb
Street
Property Damaged
Description
Date
Brighton
Baskerville Street
Secured cage
Mongoose, purple trim on wheel and Mauve, BMX, we are the people
22/02/2019
Wilful Damage
The total number of wilful damage offences these past 14 days was one.
Suburb
Street
Property Damaged
Date
Sandgate
Griffith Street
Windscreen of vehicle
01/03/2019- 02/03/2019
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
Suspicious Fire, Brendale
Detectives are investigating a suspicious fire which occurred in Brendale overnight.
Emergency services attended the South Pine Road business around midnight and found the premises well alight.
Preliminary investigations indicate the blaze may have been deliberately lit.
The fire was extinguished quickly, however caused extensive damage to the business with some neighbouring properties sustaining smoke and water damage.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time of the fire or have further information to come forward.
Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage is also encouraged 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.