Tag: Crime Stoppers Queensland

Two Charged Following Alleged Wounding in Jindalee

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Two people have been charged following an alleged wounding in Jindalee.

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Queensland Police said a physical altercation involving a group of people on 30 July occurred near an address on Arrabri Avenue at about 3:45 p.m.

Emergency services were called a short time later. A 42-year-old Jindalee man, who police allege sustained multiple serious injuries during the altercation, was given first aid before being transported to hospital for treatment.

Police said three people fled the scene in a white Audi sedan. No one was struck by the vehicle as it left the area.

A 32-year-old Algester man was arrested at a residential address in Algester on 2 August. He has been charged with one count each of wounding and enter dwelling and commit. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on 9 October.

A 34-year-old Acacia Ridge woman was arrested in Acacia Ridge on 3 August. She has been charged with one count each of enter dwelling and commit, wounding, and possess utensils or pipes that have been used, as well as two counts of possessing dangerous drugs. The woman was remanded in custody and is due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on 6 October.

Police investigations are continuing.

The charges are allegations, and both accused are entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in court.

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Anyone with information that may assist police is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit details through the online suspicious activity form, available 24 hours a day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or lodging a report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Please quote reference number QP2601475531.

Published 7-Aug-2026

Centenary Copper Theft Disrupts Junior Sport in Darra

Copper theft across Centenary and Darra has disrupted junior sport, damaged field lighting and left local clubs managing costly repairs, including major disruption at Centenary Stormers in Darra.

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Centenary Copper Theft Disrupts Local Training

Sporting clubs and community facilities across Brisbane have been dealing with damage from copper theft, with wiring, lighting systems and electrical infrastructure targeted at fields, pathways and club sites.

The impact has reached several Centenary suburbs, including Jindalee, Mount Ommaney, Jamboree Heights, Middle Park, Riverhills and Westlake. Darra has also been directly affected through damage at Centenary Stormers soccer club at Atthows Park.

For junior sport, damaged lighting can limit access to fields after dark. When electrical systems are stripped or switchboards are damaged, facilities may need inspection and repair before regular training and games can resume.

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Darra Club Faces Repairs and Relocated Games

Centenary Stormers has been hit multiple times by copper theft.

In one incident at the Darra club, about $3,000 worth of copper was stolen, but the damage and disruption cost more than $60,000. Training sessions and games had to be moved to other venues for almost a month while repairs were completed.

The club also faced increased insurance premiums after the thefts.

The disruption affected families, young players and volunteers, with the club needing to keep teams on the field while usual facilities were unavailable. Volunteer time was also diverted to managing the disruption and arranging alternative venues.

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Other Centenary Sites Affected

Other local sites have also been targeted, including Rocks Riverside Park at Seventeen Mile Rocks, Jindalee Bowls Club, Western Districts Baseball Club, Warren Ritchie Sports Complex at Carole Park and the Centenary bikeway.

The Centenary bikeway has been regularly affected by thefts involving lighting infrastructure. Loss of pathway lighting can leave shared routes dark at night, creating safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

Forest Lake Magpies Rugby League Club has also been heavily affected. The estimated cost to reinstate damaged electrical infrastructure at the site is about $2.4 million, adding to efforts to reactivate the facility after the club’s closure.

Across Brisbane, 40 copper theft incidents were recorded last year, with many in the Centenary suburbs.

Reports Sought Around Sporting Facilities

A Copper Theft Campaign launched on 26 March is encouraging residents to report suspicious activity around sporting clubs, lighting towers, electrical cabinets and other community infrastructure.

Residents have been asked to watch for suspicious vehicles near sporting grounds late at night, people interfering with electrical systems, or unusual activity around community facilities.

Emergencies or crimes in progress should be reported to Triple Zero. Suspicious activity can be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers Queensland on 1800 333 000 or through crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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Exposed wiring or facility damage can be reported to Brisbane City Council on (07) 3403 8888.

Published 18-June-2026