Police have charged a man following the investigation of a fatal traffic crash at Windsor on the night of May 18. It will be alleged shortly before midnight a black BMW SUV was travelling northbound on Lutwyche Road when it collided with a moped heading north that was being ridden by a 32-year-old man from […]
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Update – Wounding, Fortitude Valley
Detectives have arrested a man following investigations into the alleged stabbing of another man in Fortitude Valley earlier this month. It will be alleged around 8.50pm on Sunday, May 12, a 38-year-old man was standing on Ann Street at the intersection with Commercial Road when he was approached by the man. After a short conversation […]
Changing perspectives on property crime – vehicle security
Most car thefts, and theft from cars, are opportunistic in nature however, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of having your car stolen or broken into. What you can do: Park in well-lit and highly visibly areas whenever possible, utilising off street and secured parking. When parking in a garage, ensure […]
Police launch new crime prevention campaign
The Queensland Police Service today launched a new crime prevention campaign, aimed at changing Queenslander’s perspectives towards property crime. This new campaign uses mixed media including the 360° format and flyers on social media to put users in a criminal’s perspective and point out every day behaviours which can increase the likelihood of Queenslanders falling […]
Update 2: Appeal for witnesses / dashcam vision: Fatal traffic crash, Windsor
Investigators have released vision of a black BMW SUV involved in a fatal traffic crash at Windsor on the weekend as they continue to appeal for information. The vehicle is captured on CCTV travelling on Makerston Street towards Roma Street in Brisbane City around 11.51pm. A short time later the black 2007 BMW SUV was […]
Officers educating North Brisbane students on the Fatal Five
Officers from the North Brisbane Crime Prevention Unit recently teamed up with QAS, funeral directors, and some very professional actors to be part of the RACQ Docudrama at St John Fisher School at Bracken Ridge. The RACQ Docudrama is a two and a half hour senior school road safety education program that is offered free […]
Two armed robberies, Dakabin and Aspley
Police are searching for two men following two armed robberies in Dakabin and Aspley tonight. Around 8pm, a man armed with hand gun entered a supermarket on Whitehorse Road, Dakabin and demanded cash. When the cash register was opened, he grabbed the contents and fled on foot. Around 9.30pm, two men, one armed with a […]
Stafford’s special visitor
On Tuesday May 7, Stafford Police Station had an extra special visitor – Rosie the Golden Retriever and Therapy Dog. Rosie’s visit with the officers and staff was to offer comfort, compassion and support through pats and hugs. As a therapy dog, Rosie has a calm and easy going manner and naturally seeks out pats […]
Sandgate crime wrap, May 20
Burglaries The total number of burglaries in the North Gateway Patrol Group these past 20 days was 10. Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Bracken Ridge Eldaroo Street Morning Jemmy garage door NIL 4/05/2019 Bracken Ridge Hornick Street Morning Jemmy glass sliding door Money, wallet, cards,tablet x2, medication, keys and vehicle Mitsubishi Red […]
Domestic and Family Violence Tree Planting Ceremony at Sandgate
On Friday May 17, QPS members from the Gateway Patrol Group joined together with SANDBAG Community Centres and Services, and members of the public for an annual tree planting ceremony. Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (DFVP Month) to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and to send a […]