Police are investigating a violent burglary incident that occurred at New Farm yesterday evening.
At about 8.40pm, a group of approximately four to six men armed with a firearm and a knife entered a residence on Bowen Terrace and threatened the male occupant.
The men punched and kicked the male occupant knocking him to the ground however fled the scene shortly after when a passer-by came to his assistance.
The male occupant received minor cuts and abrasions as a result of the assault.
No property was taken.
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.
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Hoax incident charge, Sherwood
Two men have been charged following investigations into an alleged elaborate hoax incident in July that prompted police to establish a crime scene at Sherwood.
Around 9.25pm, on Tuesday July 31, police were called to an apartment complex on Oxley Road after receiving reports of a man attempting to put a body into the boot of a ride sharing vehicle.
As a result, a crime scene was established and investigations into the incident commenced.
Investigators determined the alleged event to be an elaborate hoax and two men were taken into custody on August 1 to assist police with inquries.
This morning, a 27-year-old Collingwood Park man and 35-year-old Redbank Plains man, were given a Notice to Appear on one count each of false representation by conduct resulting in police investigation.
The pair are expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 18.
Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming said the nature of this alleged incident resulted
Man charged over stealing and robbery offences, Gold Coast and North Brisbane Districts
Police have charged a man over a series of stealing and robbery offences that occurred across the Gold Coast and North Brisbane districts in October and November this year.
It’s alleged that the man would contact sellers of ‘Apple’ products via online marketplaces and facilitate a face to face exchange.
Upon meeting the sellers, the man would allegedly snatch the items before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
In response to these offences, ‘Operation Quebec Proton’ was established as a partnership between the Gold Coast and Indooroopilly Criminal Investigation Branches.
Following a two-month investigation, Gold Coast detectives arrested a man at Main Beach yesterday.
A 26-year-old Main Beach man has now been charged with 12 counts of stealing from a person, four counts of robbery and a number of fraud and drug related offences.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court today, Tuesday November 27.
Police are
Gateway Police celebrate Sikhism at Bracken Ridge
Police with the local community.
Recently, police from the Gateway Patrol Group including the Boondall Officer in Charge, Acting Senior Sergeant Nathan Booth, and Inspector Gregory Millmore, were invited to the Goodwara in Bracken Ridge to learn about Indian culture and the Sikh religion.
Police were given a tour of the premises, listening and learning about different cultures and religions. We then finished the day with a delicious meal prepared by the volunteers.
This Wednesday, November 28, is the 499th anniversary of the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Nanak Gurpurab, a day where the devotees of Sikhism come together to celebrate his teachings.
Whilst we were there, police were given a warm welcome which showed the communities appreciation of our efforts and outlook towards unity. We all enjoyed the opportunity to experience their culture and appreciated the cultural knowledge provided by a Sikh Elder.
Bridging the gap between police and the community will emerge
Kindy visit sees lots of junior police sworn in
Recently, officers from the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit visited the Early Learning Centre at McDowall to visit the boys and girls who attend the centre!
Whilst they were there, police spoke to the children about how to identify police officers in the community and all the different roles that police play in the community.
A highlight for the kids of course, was when officers were able to show off their police vehicle with the lights and sirens being met with squeals of delight!
The kids also had a great time dressing up as police officers and even had their fingerprints taken to generate their own ‘Junior Officer ID Card’!
Thank you to the staff for inviting us along and helping us to create a future where our children look to the police as a source of help in times of need. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
Large Gator now reporting for duty
There was a lot of pride on display at the recent graduation ceremony at the Oxley academy and for Senior Constable Timothy Leybourne there was also a special graduate.
PD Gator’s graduation heralds the beginning of Senior Constable Leybourne’s own career in the Moreton Dog Squad.
PD Gator as a puppy in June 2017 and a recent photo.
The graduation was bittersweet for Senior Constable Leybourne’s former colleagues at Boondall Police Station. Whilst they are proud of Senior Constable Leybourne for achieving his aim of becoming a dog handler they will miss a colleague and friend that has served in General Duties for five years.
PD Gator, you may recall, was one of seven ‘G litter’ puppies from the public naming competition in 2017. Over 60,000 entries were received to name the puppies with Gator’s siblings eventually named Gilly, Gidget, Georgie, Gabby, Gemma and Gypsy.
Gator isn’t the first recruit dog Senior Constable Timothy Leybourne
Racing to break the cycle, White Ribbon 2018
Commissioner Ian Stewart, the Honourable Mark Ryan, MP, Inspector Lynn Asher from East Gateway Patrol Group, Chevonne Arrowsmith, President of Life Cycle and Tim Classuliff, White Ribbon Ambassador and member of Life Cycle along with one of our police puppies from the ‘P’ litter.
On Sunday November 18, the QPS and Nundah Life Cycle jointly hosted a community White Ribbon event.
Approximately 210 keen cyclists were escorted by QPS motorcycles from the City to Albert Bishop Park in Nundah, as part of the event.
Once they arrived in Nundah, the day consisted of riding on the track and numerous guest presenters, speaking about White Ribbon Day which is a male-led movement to end men’s violence against women.
Some of the speakers including the Honourable Mark Ryan, Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, Dr Anthony Lynham, Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Evergy, Ms Leanne Linard MP and member for Nudgee and Commissioner
Police visit Chermside for Orange the World
Why would the QPS have their police puppies or horses wear orange bandanas??
The Queensland Police Service and the Northside Alliance Against Domestic Violence (NAADV) have partnered to deliver an ORANGE THE WORLD EVENT at Chermside Westfield on Thursday November 29 from 9am-9pm.
The focus is raising awareness within the community of the impacts of gendered violence, and to offer information about what supports are available to people who are survivors of violence, or who currently experience violence.
November 25 symbolises the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
It marks the beginning of the United Nation’s Women’s 16 days of Activism against Gender Bad Violence (25 Nov to 10 Dec).
The theme for 2018 is, Orange the World: #HearMeToo and aims to bring to the fore the voices of women and girls from around the world who are survivors of violence.
Globally, one in three women experience violence in their lifetime. Source: Global
Assault North Lakes/Mango Hill
Police are seeking help from the public after a woman was grabbed by a man at Mango Hill on Sunday, November 18.
Around 5.15pm, a 20-year-old woman was walking on Halpine Drive, towards Freshwater Creek Road, when a blue car stopped near her.
A man got out of the front passenger seat and approached the woman. He yelled ‘hey’ and grabbed her by the wrist.
The man is described as caucasion, 20 to 30 years old, approximately 185cm tall, skinny build, wearing a black shirt and dark blue shorts.
A man, passing by on a bicycle, intervened and the man ran back to the car which was last seen turning left into Freshwater Creek Road.
The woman was not physically injured during the incident.
Police are particularly interested to speak with the man on the bicycle who assisted the woman.
Police are encouraging people who were in the area around 5pm on Sunday to report anything suspicious
Arson investigation, Kallangur
Detectives investigating a suspicious fire at a Kallangur business that caused extensive damage in the early hours of Sunday morning are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Around 3.40am, officers attended a pet store on Russell Street after a report of a fire.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the premises was accessed and the fire was intentionally lit.
As part of their inquiries detectives are appealing for anyone who was driving in the vicinity of Russell Street and Dohles Rock Road between midnight and 3.40am that has any dashcam footage to contact them.
Investigations continue.
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: QP1802153468