Police and staff members recognised at Awards Ceremony On Wednesday August 23, the Queensland Police Service conducted an awards ceremony to recognise the achievements of officers and staff. Commissioner Ian Stewart was in attendance to present the awards to the recipients. The ceremony included the awarding of the National Police Service Medal and the Queensland […]
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Robbery with violence, Sunnybank
Robbery with violence, Sunnybank Police are investigating after a 70-year-old woman was robbed and assaulted by two men in Sunnybank last night. Preliminary information indicates around 10.30pm the woman parked her car at an address on Aminta Street. After exiting her vehicle she was approached by a young male who demanded she hand over her […]
Missing woman, Narangba – Brisbane
Missing woman, Narangba – Brisbane Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 22-year-old woman reported missing from Narangba. Ella Sellwood (pictured) was seen at an address on Baroon Place in Narangba at around 6:10am this morning and was later seen in Herston at around 9:30am but has not been seen since. Police […]
Located: Missing teenage girl, Elanora
Located: Missing teenage girl, Elanora The 15-year-old girl missing from Elanora has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. Source: Gold Coast Crime Alert
Police to take on firies in 9-11 remembrance match
Police to take on firies in 9-11 remembrance match Queensland Police prepare to play Queensland Firefighters The Queensland Police Service Rugby League Association (QPSRLA) State Rugby League Team will be participating in the annual 9-11 Memorial Rugby League Game against a representative side from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service on Saturday September 9. The […]
Fighting fatigue at Fletcher Creek
Fighting fatigue at Fletcher Creek On Friday August 25, police from District Crime Prevention travelled to Fletcher Creek near Charters Towers as part of Queensland Road Safety Week. The morning was well received with travellers setting up chairs in front of the mobile Police Facility waiting for the kettle to boil and for the cake to […]
Griffith University students learn how to ‘drink rite’
Griffith University students learn how to ‘drink rite’ On Tuesday Gold Coast Police along with the Department of Transport and Main Roads hosted a Drink Rite trivia night at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus as part of road safety week. Drink Rite is a Queensland Police Service program that aims to promote a responsible attitude towards […]
Wear it Purple day
Wear it Purple day This year the QPS supported Wear it Purple Day on August 25. The day provides a platform to raise community awareness and empower Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex (LGBTI) young people to know they are not alone and have the right to be proud of who they are. Purple ribbons and purple […]
Turning the screws on crime on Townsville
Turning the screws on crime on Townsville Police from District Crime Prevention, Townsville Station and recruits from the Townsville Police Academy were in attendance at Domain Central on Thursday August 24 for a Turning the Screws on Crime event. The idea of this initiative is to encourage members of the public to attend with their vehicles […]
Appeal for witnesses to damage at Edmonton Lawn Cemetery
Appeal for witnesses to damage at Edmonton Lawn Cemetery Wilful damage to grass and plaques at the Edmonton Lawn Cemetery Edmonton police are investigating the damage to approximately thirty graves at the Edmonton Lawn Cemetery. The lawn graves and plaques in the baby section were driven over by a ‘hoon’ sometime between 3:30pm on Friday […]