The community is being reminded to adhere to social distancing principles and new restrictions in relation to indoor venues.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is providing ongoing support to Queensland Health as part of a co-ordinated whole of government response to the COVID-19 situation.
A multi-agency taskforce operating under Task Force Sierra Linnet will ensure compliance with the new Chief Health Officer directions now in place for all pubs, registered and licensed clubs, gyms, indoor sporting venues, casinos and night clubs.
These measures are aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring overall public health and safety.
Police have certain powers under the Public Health Act 2005 (Qld) to ensure compliance with the intent of the legislation, and penalty provisions apply.
For more information regarding new regulations and health advice visit www.health.qld.gov.au.
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Random breath tests continue following the suspension of static breath testing sites
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) continues to conduct random and targeted breath tests across the State, anywhere at any time.
The recent decision to suspend static (multi-vehicle) roadside breath and drug testing means an increase in random and targeting testing to ensure the safety of all users of Queensland road networks.
Road safety continues to be a priority with motorists urged not to drink drive and always have a ‘Plan B’.
Static testing sites have been suspended to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19 to other community members and frontline police.
Bus driver assault, Brisbane City
Police investigating the assault of a bus driver in Brisbane City on Wednesday March 11 have released images of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Around 2pm at bus stop 23 on Adelaide Street, a male passenger began an argument with the bus driver, which escalated.
The driver asked the man to exit the bus and as he was getting off, assaulted the male driver, before fleeing the scene.
The man is described as having a dark complexion, is around 50-years-old, with a proportionate build, light brown hair and a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.
He was wearing a black and white horizontal stripped shirt, blue shorts, a surgical mask and carrying a cooler bag.
Anyone with information about the man is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You can report information
Inner West crime wrap, March 9 – March 15
Break and Enter Dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 20.
Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method
Property
Stolen
Date
Keperra
Wendover Street
Overnight
Front door lock forced – SNEAK BURGLARY
School bag and laptop
09/03/2020 to 10/03/2020
Keperra
Fihelly Street
Night
Living room window left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Nil
11/03/2020
Keperra
Hogan Street
Overnight
Rear door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag, cash, cards and mobile phone
11/03/2020 to 12/03/2020
Keperra
Callan Street
Early morning
Front window fly screen removed – SNEAK BURGLARY
Tobacco and keys
12/03/2020
Keperra
Dawson Parade
Early morning
Front window fly screen cut and sliding glass window was left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag, purse, cash and cards
14/03/2020
Toowong
Woodstock Road
Overnight
Garage door left wide open – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag, wallet, cash, cards and identification
09/03/2020 to 10/03/2020
Toowong
Thorpe Street
Day
Rear window forced
Mobile phones, two iPads, Xbox, SLR camera, German passport, computer parts and cash
09/03/2020
Ashgrove
Gresham Street
Day
Unknown
Two jewellery boxes, jewellery, ladies wrist watch and three men’s watches
10/03/2020
Ashgrove
Saint Vincent Street
Morning
Spare house key located
Ladies mountain bike, handbag, contents, iPhones, iPod, two iPads, and watches
13/03/2020
Bardon
Cecil Road
Overnight
Bathroom window –
Fatal motorcycle crash, Mount Nebo
Police are investigating after a man died in a motorcycle crash at Mount Nebo today.
Preliminary investigations indicate the rider was travelling along Mount Nebo Road around 11:30am when he lost control near Jolly’s Lookout.
The rider and his bike then fell down a steep embankment.
The 61-year-old Closeburn man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP2000539964
Static RBT Statement
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has suspended static (multi-vehicle) roadside breath and drug tests to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
This approach will take immediate effect and remain in place until further notice.
The decision has been made to minimise health risks to QPS officers and the community.
Road safety continues to be a significant priority for the QPS. The QPS will continue to undertake random breath and drug testing through high visibility mobile patrols.
The QPS is constantly conducting risk assessments and considering health advice to ensure officer and community safety as the COVID-19 situation unfolds.
Homicide, Redcliffe
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing of a teenager in Redcliffe overnight.
Around 8.10pm, an altercation occurred between two groups of males in a car park on Anzac Avenue and a 15-year-old boy from Clontarf was stabbed in the chest.
He was transported to Redcliffe Hospital where he later died.
Police want to speak with three men in relation to the incident. Police believe two of these men were travelling on a pushbike prior to and after the offence.
Investigators are urging anyone who has any information about the incident or who were in the vicinity and has dashcam footage to contact police.
Police are also wanting to speak to the driver of a white wagon (pictured) that exited a carpark shortly after the incident occurred.
Successful high visibility operation at Ferny Grove Railway Station
Ferny Grove Police ran a successful public reassurance activity from Tuesday, March 3 until Wednesday, March 4, based at Ferny Grove Railway Station.
Officers from the Railway Squad supported by their Mobile Police Facility and officers from Ferny Grove Police Station conducted high visibility anti-social and criminal behaviour enforcement at railway stations along the Ferny Grove line and within the local streets surrounding the railway infrastructure.
We were also supported by Queensland Rail authorised officers and Translink senior network officers.
The high visibility police presence was most noticeable at Ferny Grove Railway Station with the deployment of the impressive Railway Squad Mobile Police Facility and its officers.
The vehicle is extremely impressive and could not be missed.
Police along with our partner agencies, had reason to speak with 10 people in relation to their behaviour on the railway network.
Operations like these highly visible deployments are a reminder to the public that Queensland Police and Queensland
Inner West break and enter crime alert
Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are advising residents that within the last seven days, thieves have broken into or attempted to enter the following residences and businesses located in Inner West suburbs:
Residential Dwellings
Kenmore Hills: Pamela Place;
Bardon: Rosewood Street;
Achenflower: Annie Street and Dunmore Terrace;
St Lucia: Sir Fred Schonell Drive x 2;
Toowoong: Woodstock Road and Thorpe Street x 2;
Keperra: Booker Street, Pearse Street x 2 and Fihelly Street;
Pinjarra Hills: Pinjarra Road;
Everton Hills: Peppered Road;
Figtree Pocket: Nearco Street and Thiesfield Street;
Brookfield: Savages Road;
Ferny Hills: Irruka Crescent;
Bellbowrie: Hovea Place and;
Mitchelton: Parkview Street.
Businesses
Toowong: Campbell Street;
Indooroopilly: Riverview Terrace, Moggill Road and Station Road and;
Everton Park: South Pine Road x 2.
If your home is not safe and secure, it could invite unwelcome visitors into your home
These breaks have occurred during the course of the day, evening and night.
The thieves are mainly stealing laptops, wallets, handbags, jewellery, cash, game consoles and vehicles from these locations.
Thieves are generally using methods such as entering residential dwellings,
Keeping our international students safe
On Saturday, March 7, police from the Inner West Crime Prevention Unit were invited by the Malaysian Student Council of Australia (MSACA) to be guest speakers during the induction of new Malaysian students enrolling into universities across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Terima Kasih Bersar
MSACA is an official and non-profit student body based at the University Queensland St Lucia campus.
MSACA welcomes individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds to join in with their actives.
Through their promotion of Malaysian culture via fun filled social and educational activities, MSACA strive to offer their members a vibrant campus culture and community experience.
MSACA motto is ‘bring a piece of home to you’ and a ‘home away from home’.
During their presentation, police encouraged positive interactions and promoted the services police could provide to them as international students and residents of Queensland.
Other topics covered included property security, personal protective behaviours and strategies to be utilised while on campus, out