Category: Queensland Police News – Brisbane North

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.

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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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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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Sgt Kelly Bright and the Honourable Shannon Fentiman MP
Earlier today at the Eatons Hill Function Centre, RizeUp Australia held its annual High Tea fundraiser which saw 350 attendees raise in excess of $10,000 to support the many families affected by domestic and family violence.
The funds raised support the work of RizeUp including with the costs of all the incidentals and necessities such as truck hire, storage costs, linen, food and the like to ensure families who flee a violent household have a house that feels like a home and clothes on their backs.
The event, in its fourth year, was again hosted by one of the organisation’s patrons Shelley Craft with special guests, the Honourable Shannon Fentiman, Minister of Communities, Women and Youth, Child Safety and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and journalist Kay McGrath.
RizeUp Founder and CEO Nicolle Edwards facilitated a raw and engaging panel conversation about what

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Police have charged a man with a number of offences after he allegedly evaded police in Herston last night.
Police will allege a red Holden Commodore collided head-on with a white Holden Malibu sedan that was travelling east along Herston Road after failing to stop for police.
The teenage driver of the Commodore was arrested at the scene.
Police will further allege he returned a positive roadside drug test with a further sample of the man’s saliva having been sent away for analysis.
The driver of the Commodore, a 19-year-old Holland Park man, was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, fail to stop motor vehicle, drive unregistered motor vehicle, possess utensils, fail to stop at a line before entering intersection and drive across continuous white edge line.
He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 21.
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This Sunday is the annual Shorncliffe Volunteer Marine Rescue Emergency and Community Services Expo.
Where: 97 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe
When: September 10 between 8am and 2:30pm
Now in its third, 2017 promises to be bigger and better than ever!
There will displays from Queensland Police, Queensland Fire and Rescue, Queensland Ambulance Service, VMR, and many more.
Please come and support our local emergency and voluntary services, this Sunday between 8am and 2:30pm.
We would love to see you there and will be on hand to provide information to your questions.
For more information click here to view the flyer.

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A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a traffic crash at Enoggera this morning.
Preliminary investigations suggest the 23-year-old Everton Hills man was travelling southbound along Samford Road on his motorcycle when he struck a gutter and lost control around 2.15am.
The rider sustained significant head injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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.

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Detectives are investigating after a vehicle was stolen from Everton Hills overnight.
Initial information suggests that at 10.40pm, three men were seen on the driveway of a residence on Olearia Street.
A man who lived at the house has confronted the trio and was threatened by one of the men with a knife and chased down the street.
The man returned a short time later and the three men stole a laptop, a phone and red coloured four-wheel drive that was parked in the driveway.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
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.

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Police are investigating after a business was robbed tonight at Grange.
Initial inquires indicate around 9pm a man has entered a bottle shop on Grange Road and threatened a male staff member with a knife, demanding money.
The staff member complied and the man left the store with a sum of cash.
He is described as 170cm tall, Caucasian in appearance and a slim build.
Anyone who has further information or dashcam or CCTV vision which may assist is asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.

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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.
 

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