Category: Latest Queensland Police Service News

On Sunday, March 12 residents of an address in Ridings Street, Sunnybank Hills woke to find that their house had been broken into while they slept. It appears that the offenders may have gained entry through a screen door which had not been key locked.
Police had spoken to two people in a nearby street earlier that same morning. This led to some excellent police work which identified a number of fraud offences linked to the break and enter.
CCTV footage was obtained and within 12 hours two people in their 30s were charged with the break and enter and other offences.
They are both due to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 5.
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

Police from Calamvale Station require public assistance in identifying a man who they believe will be able to assist with their investigations into a break and enter and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
On March 14 a break was allegedly committed at an address in Tana Place, Parkinson. The offender has allegedly gained entry to a dwelling by forcing the laundry door.
The offender has stolen personal effects and decamped in the victims blue 2015 Mazda CX5.
If you have any information that can assist police please call Crime Stoppers or Policelink.

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.

Acacia Ridge Detectives are investigating after a bottle shop was robbed last night 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.
Police are appealing to 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.
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

Sunnybank Hills residents, we are aiming to attend Jack Pyle Park from 3pm-5pm tomorrow in our Mobile Police Community Office to chat with local residents about property crime issues within the suburb.
Unfortunately rain hampered our last efforts to meet with residents in Beldale park, so we are crossing our fingers for a bit of sunshine to allow us to meet and speak with residents tomorrow.
As mentioned in previous blogs, the Crime Prevention Unit will be out with local police from Acacia Ridge and Volunteers in Policing to talk about crime issues and any concerns you may have. We’re also offering free one-way screws for number plates and take home security bookings as well.
If you have five minutes to spare, pop down and see us tomorrow and we look forward to meeting some wonderful proactive members of the Sunnybank Hills community. You will find us all at the ‘big bus’!

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 their destinations.
Apart from reduced visibility, rain affects the safe operation of the car by reducing traction, the ability to steer and stop.
Aqua planning is caused by the tyre skating on the surface of the water, not the road, and results in total loss of control. When you think about it, your car is connected to the road at each corner by a tyre surface the size of your hand. Add water, and that area is reduced even further. By slowing down, the effects of water are reduced, and you maximise the rubber on the road.
After a significant volume of rain, water will pool in low lying areas of the road and

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.

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— AnnastaciaPalaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) March 29, 2017

Update March 30: Coffee with a Cop event postponed.
Graceville ‘Coffee with a Cop’ postponed

Officer in Charge of Sherwood Station, Senior Sergeant Bill Salm is calling on all residents from the Sherwood, Graceville, Chelmer and Oxley areas to join him and his local officers, at a Coffee with a Cop event this Saturday.
Crime prevention officers and Volunteers in Policing will also be on hand to provide information on crime prevention tips and strategies and are welcoming bookings from the community to complete home security audits on their homes.
You will find us at:
Cafe 63, Oxley Road (at the rear of the premises)
April 1, 10am – midday (no it’s not a joke, we will actually be there!)
Police love to have a chat to local community members about crime, community news and matters which are important to local areas. We are keen to understand issues that are important to you, and identify ways in which we can work

Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a number of offences following investigations into a break and enter that occurred in Forest Lake on March 26.
It will be alleged that around 3am, the residents of a Freshwater Circuit home heard a noise in their garage. The male resident confronted a juvenile in his garage and a physical altercation ensued, with the resident receiving injuries as a result.
Police arrived shortly after, and the juvenile boy was arrested and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm, wilful damage and enter dwelling with intent.
Police are also investigating further reports of break and enters in Forest Lake and Heathwood suburbs over recent days.
Hinchinbrook Cct, Forest Lake – Between 11.30pm March 23 and 6am March 24, a house was entered through an unlocked window with purse, keys, sunglasses and handbag targeted. These items were later recovered.
Serrata Cct, Forest Lake – Between 8.30pm March 19 and 2pm March 21, the garage

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 leaving home.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said extra officers would target the Fatal Five over the school holiday period with a high visibility presence on the roads.
“There will be an increased police presence on the State’s major road networks over the next three weeks, with officers maintaining high visibility in order to discourage the contributing factors of road trauma,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“The 2015 Easter holiday period was the worst year on record for fatalities on our roads. Then 2016 was the best year yet. We’re hoping to replicate the positive result this Easter and would encourage everyone to remain vigilant and make wise decisions on our roads.”
The current

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 delay, but the safety of residents and need to reduce road congestion is paramount after the significant weather event experienced.
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