Appeal for witnesses – stealing, Mount Isa Police are appealing for witnesses to a stealing incident at Parkside on Tuesday September 12. At about 2pm on Fourth Avenue, a boy on a bicycle approached a woman in a wheelchair from behind and removed the woman’s handbag from the rear of the wheelchair. The boy then […]
Brisbane
Assault occasioning bodily harm, Bulimba
Assault occasioning bodily harm, Bulimba Police have charged a man following investigations into the assault of a 19-year-old man in Bulimba on Tuesday, September 12. Around 9am, it will be alleged the 19-year-old man was at the intersection of Riding Road and Oxford Street when he was confronted by the man who was being abusive. […]
Weapons charges, Tannum Sands
Weapons charges, Tannum Sands Detectives from Gladstone Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man with weapon offences after the execution of a search warrant at Tannum Sands yesterday (September 14). Around 8am, police attended a Plimsoll Court residence where it is alleged 10 illegal firearms and a large quantity of ammunition were located. A 72-year-old […]
Queenslanders reminded to drive safely for Operation Spring Break
Queenslanders reminded to drive safely for Operation Spring Break Queenslanders are being reminded to drive carefully on the roads over the school holidays as Operation Spring Break kicks off today. Acting Deputy Commissioner Bob Gee said the operation, which runs from today until October 6 state-wide, will target dangerous driving behaviours in a bid to […]
Update 3 – Wounding, South Brisbane
Update 3 – Wounding, South Brisbane A man has been charged after a security guard was allegedly stabbed and robbed at a school in South Brisbane yesterday. It is alleged that a male security guard was approached by another man at a school on Graham Street around 5.25am on Wednesday. The 51-year-old security guard was […]
Serious traffic crash, Benowa
Serious traffic crash, Benowa Police are investigating after a woman and a child were injured in Benowa this afternoon. At 5pm, a 37-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy in a pram were crossing Carrara Street when they were struck by a vehicle. Both were taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital, the woman was treated […]
Serious traffic crash, Springfield
Serious traffic crash, Springfield Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred this afternoon in Springfield. Initial investigations suggest that a man stopped his ute on the Centenary Highway just before 4pm and as he walked down the side of his vehicle, he was struck by another ute that was travelling on the highway. […]
Appeal for assistance to identify unknown man, Main Beach
Appeal for assistance to identify unknown man, Main Beach Police are seeking public assistance to help identify a man who was located deceased at Main Beach yesterday. Officers were called to Main Beach yesterday at 8.20pm after a man was found unconscious at the beach. He was declared deceased a short time later and his […]
Police officer stood down, Community Contact Command
Police officer stood down, Community Contact Command A 39-year-old male sergeant from the Community Contact Command has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is being investigated for allegations of unprofessional dealings with colleagues and members of the public. In keeping […]
Update 2 – Wounding, South Brisbane
Update 2 – Wounding, South Brisbane Detectives investigating the stabbing and robbery of a security guard at a school in South Brisbane yesterday have today arrested a 25-year-old man. It is alleged that a male security guard was approached by another man at a school on Graham Street around 5.25am on Wednesday. The 51-year-old security […]