A new police operation targeting repeat property offenders is putting a dent in property crime across south-east Queensland thanks to rapid information sharing and cooperation across police districts. Acting Detective Inspector Bryan Swift said the Brisbane Region-led Operation Assurance was established last month with a coordination hub based at Inala. “We aren’t letting police district […]
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Traffic offences, the Valley and Brisbane City
Police became aware of a large group of young people riding dangerously on scooters throughout the Valley and the city this afternoon. They were heading towards Kangaroo Point. At times, those involved were riding the wrong way down the road and were weaving in and out of traffic. It appears as though the ride was […]
Attempted robbery, Annerley
Police are investigating after the attempted stealing of a car in Annerley this morning. At around 8:20am a 62-year-old man disturbed another man attempting to steal his car in the car park of an aged care facility. After a brief struggle the man succeeded in stealing only a set of car keys before fleeing the […]
Robbery, Hawthorne
Police have released images of a man dressed in a towel and a straw hat who robbed a business at Hawthorne this afternoon. At around 2pm a man entered the store on Hawthorne Road, approached the counter and demanded money from an employee, claiming he was armed with a firearm. The 23-year-old male store attendant […]
QPS officers recognised as Everyday Heroes
Three Queensland police officers were announced this afternoon as the QBANK 2017 Everyday Heroes Awards winners. The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards is designed to recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Queensland community. Eight of the 18 selected finalists were from the QPS. Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said the annual event provided […]
Update: Driver injured during crash at Holland Park
A 21-year-old Upper Mount Gravatt woman injured in a traffic crash at Holland Park on October 18 sadly passed away in hospital today. Around 7.35pm two vehicles collided on Cavendish Road, Holland Park. An Upper Mount Gravatt woman, the driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles sustained head and internal injuries and was […]
South Brisbane officers receive Essential Services Awards
The annual Rotary Club of South Brisbane’s Essential Services Awards recognises local officers from the essential services, such as the QPS, Queensland Fire and Rescue Services, Queensland Ambulance Service and the Queensland State Emergency Services. Officers considered for awards have shown to provide a service over and above their normal duties through their dedication to […]
Attempted armed robbery charge, Annerley
Police have charged a man following the alleged attempted armed robbery of a chemist at Annerley on October 17. It will be alleged at about 9.50pm, the man entered the Ipswich Road business and requested to purchase medication. When a staff member requested a script from the man, it is alleged the man lifted his […]
Dared to be scared this Halloween?
Little zombies, ghosts and witches will soon take to the streets alongside bigger monsters and mummies to celebrate Halloween. Although Halloween continues to gain popularity in Australia, not everybody in Queensland celebrates this spooktacular night and some may find a group of young vampires or skeletons on their doorstep very confronting. To help you indicate […]
Serious traffic crash, Holland Park
A 21-year-old woman is in hospital in a critical condition following a two vehicle crash at Holland Park last night (October 18). Around 7.35pm two vehicles collided on Cavendish Road, Holland Park. An Upper Mount Gravatt woman, the driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles sustained head and internal injuries and was transported […]