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Crime Wave Hits North Brisbane Businesses Including Eagle Farm

Police are investigating the crime wave of multiple break-ins and attempted break-ins between October 13 and 16, 2024, impacting North Brisbane businesses including Eagle Farm.

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The crime spree began in Eagle Farm, where four businesses along Kingsford Smith Drive fell victim to break-ins between 11:45 PM on October 13 and 1:15 AM on October 14. This cluster of incidents appears to be the starting point of a broader pattern of criminal activity spanning several suburbs.

This recent surge has hit Eagle Farm the hardest in criminal activity. Local business owners are understandably concerned about the security of their premises and the potential impact on their operations.

Following the Eagle Farm incidents, the perpetrators appear to have moved to other areas. A petrol station in Deagon suffered property damage around 2 AM on October 14, with its glass doors smashed. However, no entry was made to the premises. The same night, a possible attempted break-in was reported at a business in Pinkenba.

The crime wave continued with an attempted break-in at a Lutwyche business on October 15, followed by six more break-ins along Racecourse Road in Hamilton between 3 AM and 4 AM on October 16.

Police have emphasised that while property has been damaged and stolen, no physical injuries have been reported in connection with these incidents.

Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that might assist in their investigations. They are particularly interested in relevant video footage or eyewitness accounts that could help identify the perpetrators.

Local business owners are advised to review their security measures and remain vigilant. The police have not yet released details about potential suspects or the exact nature of the items stolen.

As the investigation unfolds, the business community in North Brisbane, particularly in Eagle Farm, remains on high alert.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote these reference numbers: QP2401771633, QP2401771733

Published 16-October-2024

Hendra Residents on Alert as Secure Carpark Break-ins Continue

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Residents of Hendra and surrounding suburbs are being urged to remain vigilant following a series of break-ins targeting secure carparks in unit complexes across Brisbane’s north. The string of incidents, occurring in late September, has prompted local police to issue a warning and safety recommendations to the community.

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While the most recent reported incidents took place in neighbouring Ascot and Hamilton, Hendra residents are not immune to this trend. The proximity of these crimes to Hendra has raised concerns among local apartment dwellers and property managers.

On the night of September 24-25, thieves targeted a unit complex on Racecourse Road in Ascot, forcing open a resident’s storage cage and making off with valuable items including a toolbox, paintings, and sports memorabilia. The same night, another incident occurred in Hamilton, where perpetrators broke into a vehicle parked in a unit complex on Hercules Street, stealing a wallet after smashing the car’s window.

These events follow an earlier theft on August 30, where an electric mobility scooter was stolen from an aged care facility in Hamilton after intruders accessed the secure carpark.

Photo Credit: myPolice Brisbane North

North Brisbane police are actively investigating these cases and have released images of persons of interest related to the Ascot break-in. Authorities are calling on the public to assist with any information that could lead to identifying these individuals.

Photo Credit: myPolice Brisbane North

In response to these incidents, law enforcement officials are emphasising the importance of community vigilance and proper security measures. Hendra residents, particularly those living in apartment complexes with secure carparks, are advised to:

  1. Remain alert and report any suspicious activity in communal areas.
  2. Ensure all shared doors and access points are securely closed.
  3. Avoid storing valuable items in garage areas or storage cages when possible.
  4. Implement additional security measures for bicycles and motorcycles.
  5. Remove all valuables from vehicles or keep them out of sight.
  6. Double-check that garage doors close completely when entering or exiting.

Local police stress that maintaining and monitoring building rules around parking, storage, and common areas can significantly reduce the risk of these crimes.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote these reference numbers: QP2401637275, QP2401634973, QP2401636425

Published 26-September-2024