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 […]
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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 […]
Indecent assault charge, Windsor
A man has been charged with indecent assault in relation to an alleged incident at a Windsor allied health centre on January 17 involving a 26-year-old female client. The 45-year-old Newmarket man is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on August 7. Detectives investigating the alleged assault are appealing for anyone who may […]
Milkshakes anyone?
By now we’re sure you’ve heard of Coffee with a Cop, where members of the community mingle with members of the Queensland Police Service and ask any questions or raise any concerns they may have over a coffee. On July 2, it was the kids turn to ask questions and our first kids Coffee (Milkshake) […]
Sisters Stepping Forward in North Brisbane
On Saturday June 15, officers from the North Brisbane District held the second event of their 12-month project, Sisters Stepping Forward, at the Lutwyche mosque/masjid. Sisters Stepping Forward was initiated by North Brisbane Police Liaison Officer, Amam Sharman, who identified a gap in connections and relationships between the QPS and female members of local mosques […]
Join us for Coffee with a Cop in Bracken Ridge
As part of the Sandgate Police Division, officers are hosting their first Coffee with a Cop event in Bracken Ridge and are inviting members of the local community to join them. Police look forward to meeting with members of the community and discussing issues important to them. We also look forward to receiving your feedback […]
Update – Taskforce Islands extradition, Brisbane
Detectives based at Hendra have extradited a man from Victoria this afternoon as part of ongoing investigations into a series of linked armed robberies in Brisbane three years ago. Taskforce Islands was launched in 2016 after armed robberies at Murrumba Downs, Everton Park, Alderley and Albion during April and May. The 29-year-old man is expected […]
Sandgate crime wrap, June 18
Burglaries The total number of burglaries in the North Gateway Patrol Group these past eight days was eight. Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Bracken Ridge Whitby Street Day Open garage sneak break Wallet 03/06/2019 Bracken Ridge Calista Crescent Day Unlocked car with key inside ignition Wallet, money, key and car has been […]
Fatal motorcycle crash, Strathpine
A man has died following a motorcycle crash at Strathpine earlier today. Preliminary investigations indicate around 12.40pm, a motorcycle was travelling east on Gympie Road when the rider struck a parked vehicle which caused him to be thrown into the path of an oncoming truck. Forensic Crash Unit continue to investigate the cause of the […]
Update 2: Sunnybank shooting
Police investigating the shooting of a man and woman at Sunnybank on Saturday morning, June 22 are appealing for public assistance to help locate 38-year-old Sunnybank Hills man Brendyn Clark, who may be able to assist with the investigation. He is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cms tall with a slim build, very short sandy/ginger hair […]