Opportunistic offenders are committing ‘sneak offences’ in an around the Annerley and Highgate Hill areas. Even when you are home, it’s important to consider security. Offenders in these locations are sneaking through open and unlocked doors to steal handbags, wallets, keys and other personal items whilst residents are busy and distracted elsewhere in the house. Consider the following precautions to […]
Category: Queensland Police Latest Updates
New cameras to make Queensland roads safer
New combined red light speed cameras will be installed at high risk intersections statewide from today. Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said the sites were carefully selected by the Queensland Police Service and Transport and Main Roads based on the number and severity of speed and red-light-related road crashes at these locations. “The Queensland Government is […]
Sexual assault charges, Brisbane
Detectives investigating the alleged sexual assault of two women in separate incidents this month have charged a man claiming to be a ride-sharing service driver. As a result of a joint investigation detectives from the Carseldine Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at an address in Carindale yesterday where a 41-year-old man was arrested. […]
New bicycle patrols, Carina Division
The Carina Police Station has re-commenced push bike patrols in the local Police Division with Senior Constable Jake Ostini and Constable Matt Rogers deploying for operational duties today. A recent spike in calls for service along bike paths and local park lands has led to the re-invigoration of the Carina Police Station Bike Squad. Officers […]
Stolen copper wiring, Coopers Plains and Salisbury
Police are investigating recent break ins at two businesses in Coopers Plains and Salisbury areas. Offenders have attended the businesses and removed a quantity of copper wiring. On September, 4 a Coopers Plains business became aware that someone had entered and removed a quantity of copper wiring. Improvements were made to their business security, however […]
The inaugural Blue Family Cup
Much has been said about the camaraderie police share. We police are often a small minority in the events and incidents we experience, yet when times are tough we band together. The experiences we share, the sights we see, the things we hear, however sad, however traumatic, produce a toughness like no other. The people […]
Charitable donations stolen, Carina Heights
Officers from the Carina Police Station have recently closed a stolen property investigation involving the large scale theft of property from the charity located at Gallipoli Road, Carina Heights. The premises located at Carina Heights is a community location for members of the general public to drop off unwanted goods as a charitable donation which […]
Card skimming arrest, Brisbane
Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group have charged a man following a protracted investigation into alleged card skimming offences. As part of Operation Quebec Olympic it will be alleged the 31-year-old Brazilian born French national currently in Australia on a student visa attached deep insert skimming devices to Automatic Teller […]
Save the date! Picnic in the park, Morningside
Morningside Police in conjunction with NHW Morningside, are holding a ‘Picnic in the Park’ community event at Regent Park Morningside on October 21 between 1pm – 4pm. The afternoon will provide a BBQ, face painting and a free jumping castle for the kids, as well as activities being run by local police. Save the date […]
Break and enter offences, Rochedale
Police continue to increase patrols in Rochedale following break and enter offences being reported. Residents are urged to make sure their homes are adequately secured and garage doors are closed. Opportunistic offenders are drawn to open doors, windows and garages. Do not create opportunities for offenders to take advantage of you. Lock all doors and […]