On a recent early Sunday morning, police were “near, far, in their motor car” when they stumbled upon a vehicle stopped at a set of lights in Kelvin Grove.
This car was different from the rest, very different. It was in fact a 104 year old Rolls Royce making it’s Sunday pilgrimage from the Gold Coast to Maleny.
Sergeant Roger O’Malia ready to push if required
Just making some adjustments
Winding up the ‘old girl’
Police stopped to assist and diverted traffic around the old machine which was in impeccable condition.
The driver was able to get the car re-started in no time and police waved goodbye as the piece of motoring history disappeared into the distance.
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Ding, ding! Road safety messages delivered
A number of free bicycle bells were give to cyclistist who stopped to have a chat with us this morning.
This morning Senior Constable Paul Bagnall and I set up shop on Mount Coot-tha to talk all things road safety, what we do in the Road Policing Unit role and the more typical complaints which necessitate a policing response.
As a member of the Indooroopilly Road Policing Unit it is our responsibility for road safety and education in the Mount Coot-tha, Mount Nebo and Mount Glorious areas. We also are the ones who receive and investigate complaints regarding road users in areas such as those listed.
It is our hope that by engaging with cyclists and motorist like we did this morning, we can all get a greater appreciation of other road user’s perspectives.
We are ecstatic with the response from road users on Mount Coot-tha this morning. We were able to chat with numerous
Emergency services unite for Samford Expo
On Sunday April 7, local families converged on the Samford Emergency Services Expo at John Scott Park, Samford Village to meet some of the wonderful men and women who serve the community.
The latest disaster response equipment was in action that day, including a simulation kitchen fire and a car accident simulation.
People were able to listen and learn from their experience about how you can best prepare and plan for disasters to improve your resilience and that of your neighbours.
Kids and their parents had the opportunity to get up close to the police all-terrain vehicle (ATV), police boat, the Mounted Police and Mobile Police Facility.
An appearance from Senior Constable Clancy Koala was very special too!
We’d wheelie like to see you at Mt Coot-tha
This week is Bike Week and officers from the Indooroopilly Road Policing Unit and the Inner West Crime Prevention Unit will be setting up a police information stall tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10 from 5.30am to 8am, with education material on road safety.
Police are encouraging all motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to stop and have a chat to help raise awareness of road safety.
Police also hope to speak to cyclists that ride in the area and have a number of free bicycle bells to give to any cyclist who doesn’t have one on their bike.
This is where police will be located (red arrow). Police will help direct motorists to park in a safe spot nearby.
For more information on Bike Week visit bikeweekqld.com.au.
Now that’s a pain in the Pullenvale
Acreage homes in Milbrook Drive, Pullenvale were targeted on Friday, May 5 during the daytime by offenders who broke into the homes and stole property, including a quantity of jewellery.
One home had louvres removed by offenders and the other had a hole cut in the screen of the kitchen window enabling offenders to gain entry. The homes were unoccupied at the time of the offences.
Police are appealing to anyone in the area who may have CCTV at their homes to review their footage and contact police if they notice any suspicious activity that may assist with investigations. Anyone who noticed anything suspicious should contact police with information.
Police are reminding residents to lock their doors and windows even when at home to help prevent crime. Report suspicious activity immediately. Security screens, alarm systems, CCTV systems, a dog and vigilant neighbours are just some strategies to help combat crime in your local area.
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Close the door on crime, Indooroopilly
Residents of a unit complex in Radnor Street, Indooroopilly were targeted on Friday, May 5 in the afternoon and early evening by opportunistic thieves who entered two units through open garage doors then entered the unit via a closed but unlocked internal door.
Offenders stole valuables from the two units including a computer, alcohol, vehicle keys, clothing, mobile phone and a black Hyundai Tucson vehicle bearing Queensland registration plates 846LQW. The vehicle is still outstanding and members of the community who sight the vehicle or who have information about this vehicle are asked to contact police immediately.
Police are reminding members of the community to close and lock garage doors even when they are at home to prevent these type of offences. Thieves are opportunistic in most cases and open and unlocked doors make offending easy.
Help police by closing the door on crime.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information
Crime alert: ‘Posing’ as tradies in hi-vis clothing
Police in Brisbane West areas have been receiving reports from of the community about a number of incidences where suspicious people seem to be ‘casing’ houses. It has been reported they are doing so under the guise of being a tradesman wearing hi-visibility clothing including hi-vis vests.
Some offenders pose as tradesmen to avoid detection as they can often be mistaken to be on the premises or in a yard legitimately. Offenders of this nature may even have a utility vehicle to appear more authentic.
If you see something suspicious report it immediately. If you see someone in your yard or hanging around the front of your home wearing hi-visibility clothing and they are not supposed to be there or they are otherwise hanging around and don’t seem to be in the area legitimately, police urge members of the community to report it to police immediately.
Once reported, police will attend and confirm whether the person is
No excuse for elder abuse
Like domestic violence, elder abuse is a topic that people don’t generally like to talk about. Basically they do not want to believe it happens in their community. Sadly, elder abuse does happen in our community, often occurring behind closed doors leaving elderly people vulnerable and often unable or unwilling to take any action to stop it.
There are signs that could indicate whether someone is experiencing elder abuse. Signs can include changes in the behaviour of a friend, carer or family member who may be committing the abuse.
Often people offending against an elderly person may use excuses for their behaviour including “it’s going to be my money anyway” also known as impatience inheritance or “I lost my job so I need the money”.
Listen out for the excuses made by people committing elder abuse and report it if you believe it to be occurring.
Signs to look for in the elderly include being withdrawn, sad, changes in their behaviour and demeanour,
Not now, not ever: Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
With May now upon us it is time again when the Queensland Police Service joins the community to mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and to send a clear message that violence of this sort will not be tolerated.
It is also a time to reflect on and remember those who have lost their lives through domestic and family violence (DFV) and to pledge to play a part in engendering a community where violence is not accepted.
Whilst it is special to focus on domestic violence in May each year, let’s treat every month as DFV Prevention Month. The issue is one of significant impact in our community.
Brisbane West police are reminding members of the community to be the eyes and ears of the community in helping to stop domestic and family violence. By reporting incidences of domestic and family violence, police can then support families to
A costly ‘pop’ to the shops, Keperra
An unsuspecting driver and their passenger left their vehicle unattended and unlocked to ‘pop’ quickly into the shops at the corner of Samford and Settlement Road, Keperra for less than 5 minutes on Tuesday, May 2.
During this time the vehicle was targeted by thieves who stole items including a laptop computer, bag, passport, banking dongles, identification documents, hard drives and USBs, a mobile phone SIM card, glasses and an amount of money in coin.
This visit to the shops has no doubt proven to be very inconvenient and costly for the owner of the property who will now have to cancel and replace cards and passports, and the other items stolen.
Police are reminding vehicle owners to lock their vehicle whilst popping into the shops otherwise a simple trip to the shops could potentially see your vehicle targeted.
Remember –
A locked vehicle is less tempting for an opportunistic thief; and
Reduce the reward for offenders