Detectives have charged two boys following an armed robbery in Sunnybank Hills on Thursday evening. Shortly before 6:30pm on May 23, a 29-year-old man was reversing his car in a local shopping centre on Beenleigh Street when a boy opened the front passenger door, entered the vehicle and demanded money. The boy has then also […]
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Fatal traffic crash, Forest Lake
A man has passed away after being involved in a traffic crash at Forest Lake this morning. Forensic Crash Unit investigations indicate around 1.30pm a motorcyclist was travelling west on Johnson Road when the 32-year-old rider failed to negotiate a left-hand bend, left road and collided with a tree. As a result, the rider was […]
Coming together for Iftar
On Thursday May 16, the Centre for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue hosted its fifth annual Diversity and Dialogue Iftar Dinner. A strong crowd of community leaders, government representatives and police personnel enjoyed an array of talented performances and enlightening speeches over a delicious meal, organised by Griffith University and the Queensland Intercultural Society and the Dialogue […]
Police officers and staff members recognised at QPS awards ceremony
Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP and Commissioner Ian Stewart have congratulated officers and staff members from the Queensland Police Service and Public Safety Business Agency who received medals, certificates and awards at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters today. Minister Ryan awarded Commissioner Stewart with his Third […]
Building community relationships on and off the pitch
Recently, Senior Constable Chad McLeod from the QPS Dog Squad, took part in a friendly football match at the Logan Roos Football Club. This game was significant as those playing come from a diverse range of backgrounds, including some outstanding players from the Inala and Acacia Ridge Somali communities. Senior Constable McLeod said the players […]
Saying thank you to our Volunteers in Policing
Police from the South Brisbane Crime Prevention office recently hosted a morning tea to say thank you to our Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) whilst also highlighting the important work they do. By hosting this morning tea, we were able to demonstrate the value of volunteering and the support volunteers provide by working together to tackle […]
Inala pays homage to local Elders, past, present and emerging
On Thursday May 24, Inala Station joined a network of stations in officially adorning the Look to the Stars artwork and acknowledgement plaque. As part of a program, local officers were joined by Indigenous Elders to unveil the special plaque which plays homage to the history and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples […]
A home security reminder for Seven Hills residents
Police are appealing to residents in the suburb of Seven Hills and surrounds to be vigilant with their home security measures after a number of break and enters have been reported recently to police. Homes in the area have been entered in the early evening hours through closed but unlocked doors and/or by removing or […]
Armed robbery, Capalaba
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a business in Capalaba overnight. Around 10.51pm two men, with their faces covered, entered the Redland Bay Road store and demanded cash from an employee. One of the men was armed with a knife while the other man took the money from the staff member. The pair then […]
Break and enters in multi-storey residential apartments, South Brisbane
If you think living in a multi-storey residential apartment means break-ins aren’t possible … think again. There has been an increase of burglaries in the South Brisbane area over the last few weeks. Entry is being gained after climbing several stories, or drain pipes, and entering via unsecured balcony doors and windows. On some occasions, […]