On Saturday, September 29, police arrested two women after they allegedly committed a series of shop stealing offences in several major shopping centres. It will be alleged the women stole approximately $20,000 of medium to high end women’s clothing in the shopping centres. Investigations to date have established offenders fly into South East Queensland from interstate, […]
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A great day at the Queensland Police Bowls Championships!
From September 29 to October 1, the Queensland Police Bowls Club Championships were held at the Paradise Point Bowls Club, Gold Coast. The bowls club consists of current and former police officers, and non police officers can also join the club as associate members. 20 players competed in singles and pairs games. Senior Constable Matt […]
Armed robbery, Calamvale
Detectives are investigating following an armed robbery in Calamvale and an attempted armed robbery in Sunnybank Hills overnight. At around midnight a woman was driving along Azalea Crescent when a red hatchback stopped in front of her car. A male passenger and male driver exited the hatchback and produced handguns before demanding the woman’s car […]
Updated – Statement on Constable Peter McAulay condition
The Queensland Police Service has confirmed that Constable Peter McAulay will be moved from Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit to a specialised ward tomorrow after showing encouraging signs of improvement. Peter is now listed as stable, however will require intensive treatment for critical injuries received at Booval last week. Thank you very much to […]
Robbery with violence, Parkinson
Detectives investigating after a man and woman were threatened with a knife and their car stolen at Parkinson home this afternoon have released CCTV images of a man they believe can assist their inquiries. Around 5.15pm a man jumped the back fence of an Albert Place residence before entering and confronting the occupants inside. The […]
QPS and Microsoft deliver Cyber-Safety Awareness
Officers from the Queensland Police Service, along with representatives from Microsoft Australia, led a special cyber-safety presentation to parents and community members from the Islamic College of Brisbane in Karawatha late last month. The initiative, ThinkUKnow, is a joint Australian Federal Police and Microsoft program that seeks to educate young people and parents about the […]
Attempted murder charge, Acacia Ridge
Police have charged a man with attempted murder following an alleged assault in Acacia Ridge yesterday evening. Officers were called to an address on Gemstone Crescent at around 7:20pm following reports a woman had been assaulted. On arrival officers located an injured woman at the intersection of Gemstone Crescent and Gregory Street. Police rendered first […]
Greyhound trainer faces 70 serious drug and fraud offences
A 44-year-old Greyhound Trainer is facing 70 serious drug and fraud offences relating to the greyhound racing industry. The Queensland Racing Crime Squad (QRCS) will allege the Camira man doped his greyhounds with methylamphetamine to gain a race day advantage and win prize or wagering money. Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett said that apart […]
Police busy preparing for Riverfire 2018
Police are busy preparing to ensure one of Brisbane’s biggest events, Riverfire, is safe and secure for everyone heading out to watch the fireworks spectacle. Superintendent Virginia Nelson, the Riverfire Commander, said that around half a million people were expected to line the riverbanks for the celebration. “We are well-versed in planning and preparing for […]
QPS celebrates with Chinese community in South Bank
Over 200 community leaders, government agencies and business representatives attended a reception celebrating the 69th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Thursday, September 20 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank. This auspicious event was hosted by the Chinese Consulate General in Brisbane and featured Officers from […]