Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

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

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 knife, forced his way behind the counter and threatened the 59-year-old male store employee.
Demands were made for money and cigarettes by the offenders at which time the employee backed away to the rear of the premises.
The men then forced entry to a cigarette case stealing cigarettes and forcibly removed the till before they fled the scene in a blue sedan.
Both offenders were dressed in black with balaclavas.
Police 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

Join us for a coffee this Sunday in Sunnybank Hills

You’re invited to join your local police officers and Councillor Kim Marx for a Coffee with a Cop this Sunday.
When: Sunday, March 26
Time: 10am to midday
Where: Kingman St, Sunnybank Hills
Police and Councillor Marx will be available to meet and chat with local community members, to discuss crime issues and any local concerns, whilst enjoying a free coffee.
Volunteers in Policing will also be on hand to complete ‘one -way screws’ and take bookings for home security audits.
We have held a series of these events in the last few months, of which all have been well attended. We’ve received feedback that our local community feels grateful for the opportunity to meet and discuss their concerns with police and their local Councillor, so we’re glad we can hold another Coffee with a Cop event in your area.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Let’s work together, so we can work better

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) deal with many facets of crime and community issues. Calls for service are prioritised according to urgency and seriousness and endeavours are made to reduce calls for service by proactive initiatives and crime prevention strategies. A routine shift for your local police involves many of these issues, and the day/night is balanced between reactive response and proactive crime prevention. One important role for local police is to reduce the impact of crime in the community. Police acknowledge the fear of crime is a real concern to residents, but it’s important to have a balanced view of the issue and seek the facts.
Community members may be aware of concerns regarding property crime in their neighbourhoods and may wonder what is being done to address the problem. As part of the strategic planning process, Sherwood Police look forward to implementing a local Crime Management Team. This team consists of a specialist

Update: Armed robbery, Sherwood

Acacia Ridge Detectives have released vision to assist in the investigation of a bottle shop robbery on March 20 at Sherwood.
Initial information suggests that 3 men entered the business on Sherwood Road shortly after 9pm and threatened the attendant with a knife.
The men made demands for cash, and when the attendant complied, they fled the scene with a sum of cash and were last seen in a mid-sized red car heading towards Oxley Road.
No one was injured as a result of the robbery.
It is believed that the three men were travelling in a 2013 red Mazda 3, Queensland registration 101TPX which was stolen from a Fernvale house in the early hours of March 18.
Police continue to appeal for anyone that has any information to assist with their investigation or may have been travelling in the area at the time and has a dash cam to contact them.
Investigations are continuing.
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Fancy a chat over a cuppa with us? See you in Sunnybank Hills

 
Officers from the Centenary Crime Prevention Unit and Acacia Ridge Police Station, along with Police Liaison Officers and Volunteers in Policing will be running a ‘Coffee with a Cop event’ this week.
When: Thursday, March 23
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Where: Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown
Coffee with a Cop is about creating an opportunity for residents and community members to meet and speak with local police officers in a safe and non-threatening environment, whilst enjoying a free coffee.
You will find police located outside Millers on the 3rd floor of Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown, near Coffee Club.
We hope to see you there!