Burglaries Mount Ommaney division was the subject of four home break ins. Each week we do an assessment of crime in addition to our shift-to-shift analysis. I thought you might like to know what is happening. If you want to see the crime trends, there are links on myPolice to assist you. Last week there […]
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Breaking down barriers
November 9 saw Police and community take to the CJ Greenfield complex in Inala for the annual ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ touch competition. Centenary Patrol Group proudly hosted this event, which involves a combined QPS team and five teams of students from the Aboriginal and Islander Independent School (Murri School) of Acacia Ridge, and Hymba Yumba […]
10 tips on crime scene preservation
Often we field questions by members of the community about our forensic process, with members of the public thinking it’s a lot like CSI. As glamorous as it looks on TV, it is unfortunately very different to what happens in reality. When it comes to forensic evidence and crime scene preservation, we get a lot […]
Does this jewellery belong to you?
Police located the above jewellery items in Sunnybank Hills last night as part of an ongoing investigation and would like to find the rightful owners. If any of these items look familiar to you and you are able to prove ownership – which may be a picture of you wearing the item – Senior Constable […]
A special sort of VIP
The Brisbane Dog Squad are looking for a special sort of Volunteer in Policing (ViP). If you like to spend time outside, are good with garden maintenance and like dogs it might be you. Go to the QPS website and complete the volunteer application form, send it in and you might be getting your paws […]
National Domestic Violence Order Scheme introduced to better protect victims
On November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – a National Domestic Violence Order Scheme was introduced to increase protection for victims of domestic and family violence across Australian borders. Over the past 18 months police, courts and justice agencies throughout Australia have been working collaboratively to operationalise this […]
Crime alert: Property offences, Oxley
A lock is not a lock… unless it’s locked. Oxley residents are reminded to lock up and be security vigilant after recent burglaries and thefts of motor vehicles. Thieves are breaking into homes to locate vehicle keys and then stealing vehicles. Recently the Oxley area has been a major target, especially residences near the Ipswich […]
Think about your plates
With Christmas looming many people are already thinking about what will be on their plates. We, at Centenary Crime Prevention, would like you to think about a plate of another kind – your registration plate. Across the Centenary patrol there has been a spate of taking plates. Offenders have a variety of reasons for appropriating […]
Oxley residents, are your homes secure for the holidays?
With the Christmas school holidays fast approaching, it can be a busy time for families. Unfortunately, it is also a busy time for thieves targeting complacent homes and vehicles. To help you better prepare your homes and vehicles, we’re inviting you to join us at Oxley Railway Station on December 4 to chat about all […]
Charges brought for unarmed robbery in Kuraby
Police from Logan and Centenary have charged a 15-year-old Kingston boy with a number of offences including five counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, three counts of receiving tainted property, and break-ins at Sunnybank Hills and Kuraby. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the […]