As with previous years, the Queensland Police Service will be well represented at this years Zillmere Community festival.
The event kicks off this Saturday at 10am in O’Callaghan Park where the festivities will go on until 3pm.
Local Crime Prevention Officers and Police Liaison Officers will be on hand to share their knowledge and get to know the community.
Come on down and sample the different cuisines, watch the displays, or get to know your neighbours.
For more information on the festival click here.
Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North
Update: Murder charge, Capalaba
Police have located a man and a woman who were the subject of a public appeal following the death of a 65-year-old man in Capalaba on September 1.
They are both assisting police with their inquiries.
It will be alleged that on September 1, the man had petrol poured on him before being set alight.
A 34-year-old Kooralbyn man has since been charged with his murder.
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 calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Armed robbery, Runcorn
Detectives have released vision of a man who may be able to assist with inquires in relation to the armed robbery of a convenience store at Runcorn today.
Around 10.15am a man entered the Condamine Street store and threatened a female staff member with a knife, demanding cash.
The staff member complied and the man was last seen walking towards Crompton Road.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, medium build, wearing a black jumper and black long pants.
Anyone who has relevant dashcam vision or any further information is urged to contact police.
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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 calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Burglary, Brookfield
Police are investigating a burglary incident that occurred at Brookfield overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate the occupants of a Kintyre Street address returned home this afternoon to find offenders had forcibly entered the residence.
The offenders have removed a sum of cash and jewellery from various rooms within the dwelling prior to leaving the scene with the property.
Investigations are continuing.
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 calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Update: Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Fitzgibbon
A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in Fitzgibbon last month.
It will be alleged around 12.20pm on Thursday, August 24 the driver of a vehicle evaded a Random Breath Test site on Linkfield Road.
Police will further allege when the driver of vehicle tried to avoid being tested, it travelled towards a male officer forcing him to jump out of the car’s path.
The officer was not physically injured during the incident.
Police located the car abandoned just before 1pm on Highbridge Circuit in Carseldine.
An 18-year-old Ftizgibbon man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving whilst disqualified, driving whilst unregistered/uninsured and fail to stop for prescribed purpose.
He is expected to appear in the Sandgate Magistrates Court on September 25.
Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.
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Update dangerous operation charges, Carseldine
Detectives have charged a man following a police pursuit that occurred in Carseldine overnight.
At 9.15pm, officers were called after a stolen vehicle was allegedly seen driving erratically on the Houghton Highway at Redcliffe.
Police have been able to deflate the tyres and it will be further alleged that the driver lost control of the car before crashing into a tree on Gympie Road in Carseldine.
A 25-year-old Redcliffe man has been charged with three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and deprivation of liberty.
The man has extra charges following a previous alleged assault at sporting fields at Dakabin on August 1.
He is due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on September 4.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Update: Appeal for assistance to identify unknown man, Main Beach
UPDATE – The deceased man has since been identified.
Police have released images in their appeal for public information to help identify a man who was located deceased at Main Beach on Wednesday.
Around 8.20pm officers were called to Main Beach after a man was found unconscious at the beach.
He was declared deceased a short time later and his death is not being considered as suspicious.
Police have conducted extensive investigations but they have been unable to identify the man at this stage.
He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, believed to be around 60-70 years old and of a slim build.
Serious assault police, Carseldine
Police have charged a man following an assault incident at Carseldine this afternoon.
At about 1.30pm, officers attended a service station on Gympie Road in relation to man allegedly causing a disturbance.
When police approached the man, it is alleged the man punched an officer in the face and punched and kicked the second officer.
After a brief struggle the man was arrested.
It is alleged whilst searching the man, police located a large machete hidden in the man’s pants.
Both officers received bruising as a result of the incident.
The 29-year-old Caboolture man is charged with two counts of serious assault police and one count each of public nuisance and possess knife in a public place.
The man will appear in the Sandgate Magistrates Court on September 14.
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
Update – Wounding, South Brisbane
Detectives investigating the stabbing and robbery of a security guard at a school in South Brisbane this morning have released the identity of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Khia Gribben, 25, was last seen at a bus stop located outside Lutwyche City shopping centre on Gympie Road just after 6am.
Police wish to speak with him in relation to the wounding incident where a male security guard was approached by another man at a school on Graham Street around 5.25am.
The 51-year-old security guard was stabbed multiple times and had property stolen. He was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he underwent surgery and is currently in a stable condition.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen Khia Gribben or know his whereabouts to call Triple Zero. Member of the public are advised not to approach him.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on
Suspicious house fire, Strathpine
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire which destroyed a house at Strathpine this morning.
Emergency services were called to an address on Bells Pocket Road around 4.15am to find a vacant home well alight.
Police closed the intersection of Lawnton Pocket Road and Bells Pocket Road while fire fighters brought the blaze under control.
The house, which was listed for sale, was completely destroyed.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time who may have seen anything suspicious to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
Investigations are continuing.
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 calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.