Police seeking to identify vehicles as part of cold case Youngkin murder Detectives have released details of two vehicles as part of ongoing investigations into the cold case murder of Wayne Youngkin. New information has been received relating to a number of vehicles that were witnessed in the vicinity of 136 North Road at Brighton […]
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Reach for the sky says inaugural Polair officer in charge
Reach for the sky says inaugural Polair officer in charge Polair OIC Senior Sergeant Pam Leech From policing on the street to policing from the skies Polair Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Pam Leech has navigated through the service in various roles after starting her diverse career with the Queensland Police Service in 1997. Her dedication […]
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Monday October 23
Townsville stolen vehicle list, Monday October 23 Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a number of vehicles stolen throughout the Townsville District. Several of the vehicles listed below were stolen while the victims were at home. These are the current outstanding stolen vehicles for the last 31 days. Registration Colour Description Type Stolen […]
Street incident involving an axe leads to multiple charges, Mackay
Street incident involving an axe leads to multiple charges, Mackay A 24-year-old man has been charged with a string of offences after an alleged incident in Mackay on October 21. Around 10.30am, police were called to Margaret Street following reports of a man allegedly in possession of an axe causing damage to a car at a nearby address. […]
Update 8: Marine search and rescue, Middle Island
Update 8: Marine search and rescue, Middle Island Police divers have finished clearing the wreckage of the commercial fishing vessel Dianne. Despite a painstaking and thorough search which has involved the clearing of a large amount of debris, no further bodies were located inside. Work continues to formally identify the two men located inside the […]
Traffic offences, the Valley and Brisbane City
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. […]
Serious traffic crash, Browns Plains
Serious traffic crash, Browns Plains Police are seeking public assistance following a serious traffic crash that occurred this morning in Browns Plains. Initial investigations suggest that at 5.15am, a car that was travelling on Waller Road was struck behind by another vehicle and then crashed into a power pole. The driver of the other vehicle […]
Attempted robbery, Annerley
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 […]
Fatal traffic incident, Oakhurst
Fatal traffic incident, Oakhurst A man has died after he was struck by a car at Oakhurst yesterday evening. Preliminary information suggests around 8pm a car travelling along Maryborough-Biggenden Road lost control and went into a ditch near Mungar Road. The driver exited the vehicle and approached the roadway to seek assistance from a passing […]
Robbery, Hawthorne
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 […]