An Australian Tax Office (ATO) phishing scam is once again making its rounds in the Centenary Policing division. Recently a local grocery manager saved a 65-year-old woman from being scammed. The woman was contacted by a man stating that he was from the ATO. He told her that she had a significant debt that, if left […]
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Police attend Sherwood Community Festival 2018
On Friday, November 9, the Sherwood Community Festival was held on Sherwood Road. The afternoon and evening was well attended with a great community vibe present for the duration of the festival. Officer in Charge of Sherwood Police Station, Senior Sergeant Michael Coulson, attended and was very impressed with the crowd behaviour. “It is wonderful to […]
Serious traffic crash, Bald Hills
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred in Bald Hills this morning. Initial information suggests that a motorcycle was travelling southbound on Gympie Arterial Road at 6.30 this morning when it collided with a car and then a guard rail. A 37-year-old man riding the motorcycle was transported to the Royal Brisbane and […]
Sherwood Crime Wrap, November 13-16
This Sherwood crime wrap covers break and enter and motor vehicle thefts in the Sherwood Police Division between November 3 and November 16. Sherwood Police would like to remind residents to be mindful of security and ensure you always lock your homes and vehicles. Maintaining security as a community and looking out for your neighbours […]
Centennial Remembrance Day 2018, Graceville
100 years ago, the guns fell silent and the world was changed forever. In a brutal four years of conflict in WWI, almost 62,000 Australians died fighting in the service of our nation. This year approximately 600 attendees marked their respects by attending local commemorations, including a march from Graceville Train Station to the Graceville […]
Update: Traffic related incident, projectile filed – Redbank Plains
Ipswich detectives investigating a traffic incident in which a projectile was fired into a car at Redbank Plains on October 29 have released details of a vehicle of interest. Police would like to speak to the owners of a 2018 red Mazda 3 Hatch with Queensland Registration 957-XZK, as detectives believe they may be able […]
Inala crime wrap, November 16
Below is the Inala crime wrap which covers break and enter and motor vehicle thefts in the Inala Police Division between November 9 and November 15. Police Reference Offence Address Offence Times Entry Method Property Stolen QP1802089427 Break and enter Sanderling Street, Inala 8am – 9.30am November 9 Cut security screen and opened window Adidas […]
Did you see us? It’s time to Wake Up South Brisbane for road safety!
If you were driving down Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill last night you could hardly miss us! The first of our road safety events occurred last night as part of Operation Wake Up and we are pleased to say that results were overwhelmingly positive! 2,334 people took part in random breath testing during the night with […]
Have you seen Ms Lee?
Ms Hyungleeb Lee is 70-years-old and she suffers from dementia and type 2 diabetes. Ms Lee does not speaks English. She was last seen in Calamvale and may be wearing a pink or blue flowered blouse. She does not have a phone or access to money. If you have seen Ms Lee please contact Policelink. […]
Operation Wake Up commences in South Brisbane
Operation Wake Up will run for two-months between November and December 2018 and will focus on reducing road fatalities on South Brisbane District roads. In 2017, there were 13 fatalities on South Brisbane roads, this year South Brisbane District has had 16 fatal crashes which has resulted in 18 fatalities. Operation Wake Up has been […]