NAIDOC, which originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’ is celebrated in July each year and showcases the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples. The theme for 2019 is Voice. Treaty. Truth. The theme is a nod to 2019 being the United Nations International Year of […]
Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News
Motorcyclist caught doing triple the speed limit, Lytton
https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/brisbanenorth/2019/06/27/143034_High_Speed_Offender.mp4 Download Video On June 3 at 1.16pm, police from the Road Policing Command (RPC) were performing laser speed detection on Pritchard Road, Lytton. Senior Constable John Bannister from RPC said he heard a motorcycle under heavy acceleration coming towards him and he observed the driver come over the top of an overpass bridge doing […]
Missing girl, Nudgee
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 13-year-old girl reported missing from Nudgee. The girl (pictured) was last seen at an address on Conlan Street at around 8.45am on July 8 and has not been seen by family since. Police hold concerns for her welfare as this behaviour is out of character. […]
Under eights day at Bracken Ridge State School
On Thursday June 27, the Gateway Crime Prevention team were invited to attend the under eights day at Bracken Ridge State School, along with other emergency services and community based groups. QPS love having the opportunity to engage with our youngest members of the school communities to talk about how to identify a police officer, […]
Sandgate crime wrap, July 8
Burglaries The total number of burglaries in the Sandgate Division these past seven days was two. Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Brighton Flinders Parade Day Unlocked front door Apple mac, house and car keys 02/07/2019 Brighton Bernard Street Night Unlocked front door –(faulty lock mechanism) Handbag, money, wallet, car keys and car […]
My Story: Sergeant Billy Li, Cultural Advisory Officer
Think policing is all car chases, blaring sirens and handcuffing perps? Think again! https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2019/06/26/82747_4_Billy_Li_Recruit_Video.undefined.mp4 Download Video Sergeant Billy Li is a branch manager for PCYC in the Whitsundays. Before he took that role and when we caught up with him he was a Cultural Advisory Officer with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Cultural Engagement Unit, […]
Located missing boy, Taringa
UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy reported missing from Taringa this morning has been located safe and well.
An overview of DV month
North Brisbane Vulnerable Persons and Domestic Violence Unit (NBDVPU) had a HUGE month to raise awareness of domestic and family violence in our community. May 12: Senior Constable Lee and Senior Constable McKeering attended the annual Vaisakhi Indian Festival. The officers dressed in ceremonial spiritual attire of Sikhism. May 13: NBDVPU awarded by Brisbane Domestic […]
Missing boy, Taringa
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 15-year-old boy reported missing from Taringa. The boy (pictured) was last seen at an address in Taringa around 3pm on July 3 and reported missing to police on July 8. Police hold concerns for his welfare as this behaviour is out of character. The boy […]
LOCATED: Missing 12yo boy, Wavell Heights
Police have located the 12-year-old boy reported missing from Wavell Heights earlier today safe and well. 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 […]