Police Minister Mark Ryan will join Drug and Serious Crime Group Detective Superintendent Jon Wacker and Gold Coast District Acting Superintendent Mark White in releasing details on the closure of a police operation targeting drug networks in South East Queensland in the lead up to end of year celebrations. WHEN: 8.30am, Today WHERE: Media conference […]
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Burglary with violence, Sunnybank Hills
Detectives are investigating after four men forcefully entered a home in Sunnybank Hills last night and assaulted the occupants. Around 9.30pm, the men wearing hooded jumpers and covering their faces entered while two occupants were home. The occupants, a 21-year-old male and a 19-year-old female, were assaulted with weapons. The men demanded property and the […]
Staying safe while buying and selling online
Police would like to remind everyone that at all times, but especially this time of the year, you should always be mindful and vigilant when purchasing and selling goods online. Police have seen numerous scams prevailing within the community with an increasing trend in online trading turning sour. Sometimes, people will advertise property such as […]
Robbery investigation, Sunnybank
Police are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man who may be able to assist with enquiries in relation to a robbery in Sunnybank last night. Shortly after 10pm, a woman walking along Narooma Street was approached by a man who has stolen her handbag. After a brief struggle, the man forcibly took […]
Robbery and assault, West End
Detectives are investigating after a woman was robbed and assaulted in South Brisbane last night. Preliminary information suggests around 10pm a 35-year-old woman had just stepped off a ferry and was walking in Orleigh Park near Orleigh Road when it will be alleged a group of juveniles approached and assaulted her. It will further be […]
Police arrest woman over strawberry contamination
The Queensland Police Service has arrested a 50-year-old woman following a complex investigation into the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland in September. After the discovery of punnets of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities notified the public of the safety risk on September 12. The QPS coordinated a national investigative response with multiple government, […]
Police Pursuit, Acacia Ridge
Three males and two females have been charged as a result of a police pursuit overnight in Acacia Ridge. Police will allege, at approximately 8.30pm last night, Polair observed a Lexus, which had been reported stolen from Carindale at 5pm yesterday, driving dangerously through Sherwood. Police on the ground activated their lights and siren in […]
Tradition continues at Holy Spirit School
In 1985 a Fortitude Valley police officer was the first officer officially adopted by a primary school in the State. Since then, we have seen thousands of officers being welcomed and adopted within schools across Queensland. Today, another one of Fortitude Valley’s own wonderful police officers was part of a very special assembly at Holy […]
Sexual assault charges, Bracken Ridge
Police have charged a man with sexual assault following an incident during a massage therapy session at a Bracken Ridge practice. It is alleged the man inappropriately touched a 32-year-old woman during a massage therapy session in April this year. A 55-year-old Dakabin man has been charged with sexual assault and will appear in Pine […]
Racing to break the cycle of domestic violence
On Sunday, November 18, QPS and Lifecycle Cycling Club Nundah would like to invite the community to their annual ‘Racing to break the cycle of domestic violence’ event. Statistics clearly show that 1 in 6 Australian women has experienced physical or sexual violence by current or former partner. White Ribbon Day is the world’s largest […]