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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Officers attend IWAA Iftar Dinner
On Friday May 17, officers from the QPS, including Assistant Commissioner Sharon Cowden, attended the Islamic Women’s Association of Australia (IWAA) to share Iftar dinner. Iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan. The night was MC’ed by Dr Nora Amnaht, who is the IWAA National Manager of the Settlement Engagement & […]
Fatal traffic crash, Windsor
Police are investigating a multi-vehicle, fatal crash which occurred at Windsor overnight. Just after midnight, emergency services were called to Lutwyche Road following reports four cars and a motorcycle had been involved in a collision. Two people were declared deceased at the scene. Three other people were taken to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries. […]