Police have observed that in a large number of reported offences in the Mount Ommaney Police Division, people are not locking up their homes and cars. This makes it very simple for offenders to silently and easily enter homes and cars and steal property. Sneak burglary offences are where offenders sneak into your home through […]
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Coffee with a Cop, Graceville
On Thursday September 20, Police from Sherwood Station, Centenary Crime Prevention Unit and Volunteers in Policing (VIPs), hosted Coffee with a Cop at Honour Expresso Graceville. Coffee with a Cop allows the local community to come and have a chat to local police about local crime, traffic concerns and any other police related questions. Police […]
Card skimming arrest, Brisbane
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group have charged a man following a protracted investigation into alleged card skimming offences. As part of Operation Quebec Olympic it will be alleged the 31-year-old Brazilian born French national currently in Australia on a student visa attached deep insert skimming devices to Automatic Teller […]
Mt Ommaney officers visit Miraa House, Westlake
Recently, Miraa House at Westlake, received a visit from the officer in charge of Mt Ommaney Police Station, Senior Sergeant Peta Comadira. Miraa House is situated in the western suburbs of Brisbane, and is a learning life skills centre for women aged 17 and over with an intellectual disability. Women at Miraa House work in […]
Welcoming the babies with the Premier!
On Saturday September 15, police from the Centenary Crime Prevention Unit attended a community event organised by the South West Progress Association called ‘Welcoming the babies’, held at Durack State School. This annual event acknowledges the important job that parents do in our area, and was a special way to welcome some of the newest […]
Vietnamese Moon Festival, Centenary
On Saturday September 15, police had the opportunity to attend and participate in the annual Moon Festival, a special Vietnamese community celebration held at CJ Greenfield Park, Richlands. The afternoon and evening including fun activities, music, Lion Dance, side shows, give-aways and tasty Vietnamese food. Large numbers attended the event, including local government and community […]
Property offenders arrested, Forest Lake
Centenary Police located two teenage boys in a street near Forest Lake following a break alert from a member of the public. It will be alleged stolen items were located in their possession and that the 15-year-old and 14-year-old were jointly responsible for seven break and enter offences to dwellings in Forest Lake between September […]
Police engage with train commuters, Richlands and Forest Lake
On Thursday September 13, officers from the Centenary Crime Prevention Unit, Mount Ommaney Police Station, Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) and Crime Stoppers, hosted an engagement event at Richlands train station. A large number of local Forest Lake residents catch a bus from Forest Lake then a train from Richlands into the city for work. At […]
Centenary celebrates Seniors Week 2018 with two fantastic events
During the recent Seniors Week 2018, police from the Centenary Patrol Group participated in two great celebrations. Our fantastic Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) put together the ‘Over 50’s Expo’ at Forest Lake which saw over 350 attendees visit over 50 government, community and commercial organisation displays. Attendees enjoyed a free morning tea and sausage sizzle […]
Dangerous drugs and weapons seized during Operation Kinetic closure, Brisbane
Detectives have made significant arrests as part of a four-month operation targeting the distribution of methylamphetamine (ICE) and other drugs by a syndicate across Brisbane. Between May 23 and September 1, police from the Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch conducted Operation Kinetic, culminating in a total arrest of 28 persons on 164 charges, including three offences […]