Parents be advised that ALL state, Catholic and Independent schools from Agnes Waters to the NSW border including Metropolitan, North Coast and South East Regions are CLOSED today. For updated information listen to ABC radio or visit closures.det.qld.gov.au. For the… Read Post
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Wet weather warning
What weighs over a ton, hates the rain, is hard to control and may hurt you or others? Your car! With heavy rain featuring over the next few days, motorists are reminded that extra care must be taken when driving to… Read Post
Springfield Lakes Recruiting Seminar cancelled
Due to the inclement weather the Queensland Police Recruiting Seminar scheduled to be held this evening at the Springfield Lakes Community Centre at 6pm has now been CANCELLED for the safety of all participants. Please monitor the Queensland Police Recruiting Website… Read Post
Graceville ‘Coffee with a Cop’ postponed
Due to inclement weather and the needs of the community in responding to the current weather event, the Graceville ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at Café 63 on Saturday, April 1 has been postponed until further notice. Sherwood Police regret the… Read Post
Easter road safety campaign launches as school holidays kick off
Wet conditions will be the biggest threat on Queensland roads as we launch our new road safety campaign to coincide with Easter school holidays. The campaign, launched earlier today, is urging motorists to drive to conditions and check for road closures before… Read Post
Armed robbery, Wacol
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a newsagency at Wacol in the early hours of this morning. Around 5.35am two men entered the Akenside Street business and approached the counter. One of the men, who was armed with a… Read Post
Forest Lake crime snapshot, Friday April 7
Police are again reminding residents in the Forest Lake and surrounding areas to be vigilant with home and vehicle security measures after break and enters and vehicle thefts were reported this week. At approximately 10.15am on Thursday, April 6 a… Read Post
Wounding charges, Acacia Ridge
A boy has been charged following the alleged assault of a man in Acacia Ridge overnight. At 8.25pm, a man was talking on a phone outside a business on Beaudesert Rd when he was approached by a boy. Police will… Read Post
Wounding charges, Acacia Ridge
A boy has been charged following the alleged assault of a man in Acacia Ridge overnight.
At 8.25pm, a man was talking on a phone outside a business on Beaudesert Rd when he was approached by a boy.
Police will allege that the boy then stabbed the man in the back with a knife before fleeing the scene.
The man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
A boy was taken into custody a short time later.
A 12-year-old Pallara boy has been charged with one count of wounding.
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.
Forest Lake crime snapshot, Friday April 7
Police are again reminding residents in the Forest Lake and surrounding areas to be vigilant with home and vehicle security measures after break and enters and vehicle thefts were reported this week.
At approximately 10.15am on Thursday, April 6 a house was entered in Leichhardt Cct, Forest Lake via unlocked rear doors. The resident was home at the time and observed two male persons within the homes. The resident dogs gave chase, causing the offenders to leave in a hurry, however offenders managed to grab a handbag and contents on their way out. Police are continuing to investigate this matter and would like to speak to a person described as being approximately 15-years-old, Aboriginal in appearance, slim build, wearing a black ‘Westside’ t-shirt with white writing, dark shorts and dark shoes.
In other Forest Lake news, a 2001 Silver Nissan Pulsar with South Australian registration plates s409AUU was stolen from a front yard in Mannix Street on Sunday, April