Appeal for public assistance, Everton Park

Police are appealing for public assistance after a 19-year-old woman was assaulted in Everton Park this morning.
Around 7.40am, the woman was walking on a footpath on South Pine Road between Halle Street and Nitawill Street when she noticed a man walking towards her.
The man grabbed the woman by her shorts, causing the woman to scream. A passing motorist in a white utility stopped and asked if the woman was okay, at which time the offender fled the scene on foot.
The man is described as Caucasian, aged in his early 30s, approximately 185cm tall with a large build and blonde hair.
He was wearing beige shorts and a collared polo shirt with a grey, blue and red pinstripe pattern.
Police are appealing for assistance to identify the man fitting the description and are appealing for anyone who may have dash cam vision of the area to please contact them.
Police would also like to

Execution of search warrants and arrest – Race fixing investigation

Detectives from the Queensland Racing Crime Squad attached to the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission have this week executed search warrants at properties of five harness racing participants.
This resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old Warwick man who has been charged with one count of Match Fixing under the Queensland Criminal Code.
This action is the result of a protracted investigation by the QPS, CCC and QRIC into systemic match fixing in the harness racing industry.
Premises visited this week included properties at Limestone Ridges, Warwick, The Gap, Logan Village and Redcliffe. Detectives seized mobile phones, computers, documents and clothing. The items will now be forensically examined as part of the investigation.
Since its inception July 1 2016 the QRCS has been collocated with the Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner at Albion and is tasked with investigating serious animal cruelty, match fixing and major and organised crime across all three codes of racing.
 
 
If you have

Update: Armed robbery, Dakabin

Police investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store at Dakabin overnight have released images of two men who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Around 6.30pm, two men entered the shop on Whitehorse Road and approached the counter.
One of the men produced a knife and demanded cash from two female attendants.
The attendants opened the till, and the men took a sum of cash as well as cigarettes before fleeing the scene on foot. They were last seen heading towards Marsden Road.
One man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 183cm tall with a medium build, aged in his 20s and was wearing a black long sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans, white runners and had a white shirt wrapped around his head and face.
The second man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 183cm tall with a solid build, aged in his 20s and was wearing a grey hooded jumper,

Update – Race fixing investigation

Detectives from the Queensland Racing Crime Squad attached to the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission have this evening arrested a second man following the execution of search warrants at properties of harness racing participants.
A 27-year-old Limestone Ridges man has been charged with four counts of Match Fixing under the Queensland Criminal Code. He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on May 11.
It follows the arrest of a 46-year-old Warwick man who was charged with one count of Match Fixing.
The arrests are the result of a protracted investigation by the QPS, CCC and QRIC into systemic match fixing in the harness racing industry.
Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation no further comment can be made at this time.
Since its inception July 1 2016 the QRCS has been collocated with the Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner at Albion and is tasked with investigating serious animal cruelty, major and organised crime

Armed robbery, Dakabin

Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a convenience store at Dakabin this evening.
Around 6.30pm two men who had their faces covered with clothing entered the shop on Whitehorse Road and approached the counter.
One of the men produced a knife and demanded cash from two female attendants.
They opened the till and the men took a sum of cash as well as cigarettes and fled the scene on foot.
One man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 183cm tall with a medium build, aged in his 20s and was wearing a black long sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans, white runners and had a white shirt wrapped around his head and face.
The second man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 183cm tall with a solid build, aged in his 20s and was wearing a grey hooded jumper, black “Everlast” branded track pants, black shoes and had a scarf with a skull

Woof all about it – Dogs on Patrol 2017

Woof all about it – Dogs on Patrol is back at Stafford for 2017!
Due to overwhelming community demand the original Dogs on Patrol event is back and will be bigger than ever!
Stafford Police and Stafford Neighbourhood Watch groups invite you to join them on:
Sunday, May 7
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Roy Harvey Park, Shand Street Stafford – access also via Byth, Macnaughton or Brennan Street.

Dogs on Patrol is a Queensland Police Service initiative promoting personal safety to dog walkers.
Come and collect a FREE Dogs on Patrol dog tag (one per dog) and have your tag engraved for free! Just like Police Dog Oakley!
Meet your local police and local Neighbourhood Watch members and learn how you can help police and also keep your neighbourhood safe.
Meet our latest police puppies and speak with our dog squad officers.
Visit the many doggy related displays and stalls, with lots of FREE offers for you and your dog! FREE  hot dogs, soft drinks

Happy International Women’s Day

A message to all the wonderful women in our community, from our Champion of Change, Senior Sergeant Helen Barnett.
“I wish to  acknowledge all women in our local community on International Women’s Day,” Senior Sergeant Barnett said.
“Whether they be parents, employees, volunteers, carers, mentors or students or champions of change they are each making a difference in our community every day.
“I applaud you and congratulate you on your strength, compassion and courage.
“Best wishes to you all in your year ahead.”
 

Theft from ATM, Everton Park

Detectives are investigating after an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) located in an Everton Park shopping centre was broken into overnight.
Preliminary investigations suggest that sometime between 10pm last night and 10am this morning (March 12), unknown offenders have gained access to the ATM.
The offenders have taken an amount of money and fled the Stafford Road complex in an unknown direction.
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.