With the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into issues surrounding DV in LGBTI communities around the world, Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen’s recent visit overseas has been nothing but invaluable. As one of the recipients of the 2016 Churchill Fellowship Recipient, Ben was able to conduct research by working closely with international police jurisdictions across four […]
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
Armed robbery, Mitchelton
Detectives from Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating the overnight armed robbery of a Mitchelton hotel. Around midnight a man entered the Osbourne Road business and demanded money from the duty manager. He fled on foot a soon after with a sum of cash, and was last seen heading north towards Teralba Park. The […]
Dangerous driving, North Brisbane
A man is assisting police with their inquiries after allegedly deliberately driving a stolen vehicle into a marked police vehicle before crashing into a tree at Balmoral this morning. Around 1.45am police observed a stolen vehicle stationary on a Barron Street driveway at Gordon Park. As police stopped their vehicle in front of the ute […]
Fatal traffic crash, Cashmere
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal traffic crash in Cashmere this afternoon. Preliminary information indicates at around 3.25pm a car and motorcycle collided head-on at the intersection of Eatons Crossing Road and Somers Road. The motorbike rider, a 43-year-old Strathpine woman, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The […]
An app that could save your life
When should I call Triple Zero (000)? This is a very common question asked by many community members and the free Emergency+ app may just have the answer. Emergency+ is a national app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their Government and industry partners, helping people to call the right number at the right time, […]
Stealing, Stafford
Police have released two images of a woman who may be able to assist with an investigation after a man’s wallet was stolen at Stafford on February 26. At 9.30am, a 67-year-old man boarded a bus at Fortitude Valley and received assistance from a woman who is known to him. The pair exited the bus […]
Offenders targeting unit garages in Chermside
When it comes to security, high-rise buildings and apartments are just as vulnerable as other residential homes. Poor security habits can put a whole building at risk. Most offenders are opportunists, searching for quick, easy entry and exit points. Recently we have had a number of offences in the Chermside area where offenders are gaining […]
Attempted robbery, Milton
Detectives investigating an attempted robbery at Milton on January 14 are appealing for public assistance to help identify a woman who may be able to assist with their inquiries. At about 5.10pm, a woman who was exiting her car on Crombie Street was approached by another woman who demanded her car keys. When the driver […]
Armed robbery, Kedron
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel that occurred in Kedron early this morning. Preliminary investigations indicate that around 3.42am, three men, two armed with a firearm and the other with a machete have entered the hotel on Gympie Road. Once inside the men threatened a staff member and security guard making demands […]
And that’s a wrap- The 60 Seconds Project
Today our 60 Seconds project, focusing on the topic of Family and Domestic violence, was wrapped up with the official awards ceremony for our winners. Held at North Brisbane District Office, Police and Community Policing Board members welcomed our place winners for morning tea and prize presentation. To recap, the 60 Seconds Project called for […]