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: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
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) […]
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Kedron
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing for witnesses following the death of a motorcyclist who was involved in a traffic crash at Kedron on July 1. The 28-year-old Aspley man passed away at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital on July 9 after suffering critical head injuries. On July 1 at 5.20pm a motorcycle was […]
Make good home security a habit, Sandgate
Police are investigating break and enter offences which have recently occurred in the Sandgate divisional area. Many of these offences have occurred when homes have been left unlocked and unsecured. Police are urging residents to make sure their homes are secure by following some of these simple steps: Restrict unauthorised access to your property – […]
Robberies, vehicles stolen, Newmarket and Gordon Park
Police are investigating two armed robberies on the north side of Brisbane overnight where vehicles were stolen. Just before 11pm, two men entered the carpark of a service station on Enoggera Road at Newmarket. One of the men threatened a male staff member with a gun and demanded the keys to his car. The pair […]
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) […]
Would you like a career with the Queensland Police Service?
Tomorrow the QPS will hold a Recruitment Expo at Chermside Shopping Centre between 5pm and 7pm. QPS officers will have a recruitment display including information on mainstream police recruiting, Indigenous recruiting and the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) recruit preparation program. There will also be a display by the Gateway Crime Prevention Unit and the […]
Armed robbery charges, Lawnton
Police have charged a man after he allegedly attempted to rob a shop in Lawnton this afternoon before being wrestled by two members of the public. It will be alleged at about 2.50pm a man entered the Gympie Road second hand dealer and threatened a staff member with a metal bar and smashed a glass […]