Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

Police are investigation an armed robbery in the car park of a fast food outlet at Stafford last night.
Around 10pm, a 60-year-old man was sitting in his Holden Commodore near Stafford Road when a man approached the car, opened the passenger door and threatened him with a knife.
A second man opened the driver’s door and dragged the driver out of the car.
The driver sustained grazing and abrasions.
The two men fled in the car.
Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001432503 within the online suspicious activity form.

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A 52-year-old male sergeant from Operations Support Command who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service will now return to operational duties.
The officer was stood down in relation to an offence of drink driving.  The court proceedings and disciplinary hearing in relation to this matter have now been finalised.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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Twenty-two people were issued infringements for speeding during a three-hour police operation at Yatala yesterday.
Non-traditional enforcement methods were employed along Stanmore Road to detect those breaking the law.
Four people were issued infringements for speeding at more than 40km/h over the sign-posted speed limit of 80km/h. The highest speed recorded was a motorcyclist travelling at 172km/h.
One learner driver, who was detected at 116km/h, also received infringements for driving unaccompanied and not displaying his L-plates.
Superintendent David Johnson said police continue to see high speeds detected on Queensland roads despite an increased police presence as part of Operation Cold Snap.
“In the first week of the operation, we have issued more than 3,100 infringements for speeding,” Superintendent Johnson said.
“This means more than 3,100 people have made a decision to put their own life and the lives of others at risk by speeding – and they are only the ones we have detected.”
Yesterday’s operation conducted

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Intelligence officers in North Brisbane have detected a recent spike in the number of vehicles that have been unlawfully entered, and number plates being stolen from parked vehicles.
Between June 23 and July 7, there have been 25 unlawful entry of motor vehicle offences reported in the Boondall and Sandgate police divisions.
Of these 25 offences, 14 included stealing of number plates, all of which are still under investigation.
It will be alleged that six of those number plate offences are linked, as they occurred in Chermside overnight between June 27 and June 28.
On June 28, one of the stolen plates from Chermside, Qld rego: YLT67T, was allegedly involved in a
dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and evade police incident, nearly hitting a police officer conducting traffic control in Brisbane City.
These plates were attached to a Black Toyota Sedan, unknown model.
The same vehicle was also identified while driving along Deception Bay Road on

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Police have charged a man after two people were assaulted with an axe in an Adelaide Street carpark yesterday.
It will be alleged just after 5.10pm a man approached a woman who was known to him and threatened her with an axe, demanding she get in his car. A scuffle ensued during which the woman was stuck with the axe and then strangled.
A number of men came to the woman’s assistance and struggled with the other man allowing the woman to escape. The men restrained the man until police arrived.
The Gold Coast woman aged in her 20s received a minor laceration to the back of her head and bruising to her shoulder and hands.
One of the men who assisted, a Norman Park man in his 40s, received a cut on his wrist.
A 29-year-old Wishart man has been charged with two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, acts

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A 50-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a truck while riding her bicycle through Bowen Hills this morning.
Just after 7.30am, the woman was riding along O’Connell Terrace when she came to stop between a truck and another vehicle at traffic lights at the intersection with Bowen Ridge Road.
The cyclist was hit by the truck as it moved forward after receiving a green light.
Paramedics treated the woman on scene, however she died a short time later. The 58-year-old male driver of the truck was not physically injured.
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing investigations.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001354945 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Have you checked to see if your number plates are secure?
Over the weekend a number of thefts have occurred whereby offenders have removed number plates from vehicles.
In almost all of these reported incidents, the vehicles were parked on the street, allowing easy access to the number plates.
The majority of these offences occurred within the suburb of Chermside including Mylne Street, Ethel Street, Zenith Avenue, Thomas Street, Hamilton Road and Kelso Street.
What you can do
• Park your vehicle in well-lit and highly visible areas whenever possible
• Wherever possible, use off street parking or secured parking
• When parking in a garage, ensure both the garage and vehicle are locked and the garage door remotes are secured
• Secure your registration plates with anti-theft screws
If you would like more information or to obtain a free set of anti-theft screws for your vehicle, please contact the contact the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit on Gateway.dcpc@police.qld.gov.au
Use anti

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Police have charged a man and woman following a shooting incident in Archerfield earlier this month.
Investigations indicate that on June 18, at 1pm a man and woman attended a Beatty Road car yard.
Police will allege a short altercation occurred during which a 61-year-old man was assaulted and a series of shots were fired causing damage to nearby vehicles.
Investigations led police to execute a number of search warrants in northern New South Wales and successfully applied for the extradition of a 31-year-old Tanah Merah man and a 25-year-old Coomera woman.
The two were charged with going armed so as to cause fear and acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
Both will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today (June 29).

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered

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Four people have died and three seriously injured in the past 24 hours in five separate incidents on Queensland roads.
The crashes come as police launch Operation Cold Snap to coincide the with the school holidays.
The state-wide road safety operation aims to reduce the amount of lives lost on our roads.
The Queensland Police Service is urging everyone to make safe choices when using the roads.
Don’t drive if you are tired, watch your speed, drive to the conditions and avoid distractions.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been travelling in the areas at the time of the crashes or has dash cam vision to come forward.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating each incident.
Fatal Crash, Pallara
A 19-year-old man has died and two others are seriously injured following a single vehicle traffic crash in Brisbane’s south last night.
Just after 10pm, a car was travelling north on Ritchie Road and lost control hitting a

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North Brisbane Police have seen a recent increase in the number of thieves who are targeting motorcycles with no additional security devices and other vehicles with property in clear view.
We are seeking your assistance in ensuring that your motorcycle or motor vehicle is secured at all times and offer you the following crime prevention tips:
Motorcycles

Use an ignition or steering lock in combination with other security devices (disc lock)
Secure your motorcycle to a solid fixed point with a strong thick chain and lock (keep the chain off the ground to make it harder to cut)
Install an alarm or other anti-theft/immobiliser device such as a disc lock brake
Park in well lit areas
Keep your keys on you at all times
Use microdot technology on all parts of your motorcycle for identification

Other vehicles

Always lock your car, including the boot
REMOVE all valuables from sight (loose change, electronic devices, sunglasses, wallets/purses, GPS etc)
Install an electronic engine immobiliser

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