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In the last two weeks, the Inner West area has experienced a rise in car break ins.
In almost all of these instances, the vehicles had been left unlocked.
The areas targeted the most were:

Kenmore
10

Indooroopilly
Six

Mitchelton
Six

Auchenflower and Toowong also had four offences each in that same two week period.
Don’t invite crime – lock your car every time!

Theft of property from motor vehicles is a preventable crime.
When our vehicles are parked, they represent a ‘display case’ to an opportunistic offender looking for an easy profit.
This form of ‘window shopping’ is being assisted by vehicle owners leaving valuable items on show inside the vehicle including laptops, mobile phones, wallets, handbags and money.
Even leaving a sports bag on display invites attention from a thief.
While you know your bag contains only a gym towel and a pair of old shoes, the thief doesn’t and will happily damage your vehicle to gain entry to discover exactly what’s inside.
To

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Break and Enter Dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 11.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

The Gap
Pindari Street
Unknown
Rear sliding glass door smashed
Jewellery
23/12/2019 to 30/12/2019

The Gap
Glen Road
Unknown
Rear door forced
Jewellery
26/12/2019 to 01/01/2020

The Gap
Pambula Street
Unknown
Rear French doors forced
Jewellery
14/12/2019 to 02/01/2020

The Gap
Bushwick Street
Unknown
Rear door forced and damaged
Cash
27/12/2019 to 03/01/2020

The Gap
Grenoble Street
Afternoon
Rear door damaged – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil
28/12/2019 to 04/01/2020

Bardon
Tristania Drive
Early morning
Laundry door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Car keys, digital camera, drone, three camera lenses, cash, wristwatch, two laptops and two tablets
01/01/2020

Keperra
Doorey Street
Overnight
Rear door forced
Nil

31/12/2019
to
01/01/2020

Bellbowrie
Fiddlewood Crescent
Unknown
Front door damaged – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil

23/12/2019
to
03/01/2020

Fig Tree Pocket
Terrigal Street
Unknown
Front door forced
TV and laptop

21/12/2019
to
04/01/2020

Taringa
Indooroopilly Road
Unknown
Front door forced
Game console
12/12/2019 to 03/01/2020

Upper Kedron
Panorama Place
Unknown
Front window smashed
Nil
31/12/2019 to 05/01/2020

Steal from Premises
The total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past week was five.

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Toowong
Ascog Terrace
Overnight
Unit complex garage
05/01/2020 to 06/01/2020

Toowongv
Brisbane Street
Overnight
Unit complex garage
05/01/2020 to 06/01/2020

Indooroopilly
Stamford Road
Overnight
Activity Hub
31/12/2019 to 01/01/2020

Bardon
Tipuana Place
Early morning
Unit complex garage
01/01/2020

The Gap
Waterworks Road
Overnight
Hardware

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A 22-year-old man police will allege is a prolific high-speed motorcycle rider committing numerous life-endangering offences, including several speeds in excess of 150km/hr in Brisbane’s north, was arrested when an off-duty officer spotted his motorcycle in a hotel carpark.
On January 2 the officer from the Road Policing Investigations Unit (RPIU) observed a motorcycle bearing stolen registration plate “RUNIT” parked at the back of a licensed premises in Alderley.
RPIU officers immediately attended the location and the rider was taken into custody a short time later.
The Road Policing Command’s RPIU is a specialised unit of police who identify and track down prolific and recidivist traffic offenders, whose manner of driving is a clear danger to other road users, as well as themselves.
The RPIU also identifies and locates vehicles and drivers committing serious criminal offences using our road networks, such as drug couriers and property crime offenders.
An extensive investigation conducted by the RPIU,

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Break and enter dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 23.
Offence locations:

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Chelmer
Crawford Road
Overnight
Unknown
Mobile phone, car keys and car
27/12/2019 to 28/12/2019

 
Laurel Avenue
Early morning
Window forced
Car key
27/12/2019

 
Victoria Avenue
Morning
Back door left unlocked, SNEAK burglary offence
Car keys and car
29/12/2019

 
Victoria Avenue
Early morning
Nil, attempt only
Nil
29/12/2019

 
Appel Street
Afternoon
Balcony, SNEAK burglary offence
iPad
29/12/2019

Graceville
Verney Road East
Evening
Side window smashed
Jewellery, keys and car
26/12/2019

 
White Street
Early morning
Rear door (left unlocked), SNEAK burglary offence
Wallet, keys and car
27/12/2019

 
White Street
Overnight
Window forced, SNEAK burglary offence
Nil
26/12/2019 to 27/12/2019

Bardon
Boundary Road
Overnight
Security door forced, SNEAK burglary offence
Wallet, house and car keys, mobile phone and car
24/12/2019 to 25/12/2019

 
Main Avenue
Morning
Rear door with keys, offender disturbed
Handbag, purse, cash, cards and keys
26/12/2019

Saint Lucia
The Esplanade
Early morning
Bedroom window left unlocked, SNEAK burglary offence
Purse, cash, cards, mobile phone and jewellery
25/12/2019

 
Dell Road
Unknown
Window smashed, attempt only
Nil

23/12/2019
to
27/12/2019

Gaythorne
Grays Road
Afternoon
Front screen door damaged, attempt only
Nil
25/12/2019

 
Mott Street
Unknown
Front door forced
Keys

24/12/2019
to
27/12/2019

Indooroopilly
Meiers Road
Afternoon
Front sliding glass door smashed, offenders disturbed
Jewellery, handbags, sunglasses and wallet
26/12/2019

 
Meiers Road
Afternoon
Bathroom window
Cash, wrist watch, keys, camera, personal documents
26/12/2019

Kenmore
Scandia

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Police have praised the behaviour of New Year’s crowds across the state as revellers welcomed in 2020.
Large crowds gathered at vantage points around Southbank, Fortitude Valley and Brisbane city to watch the fireworks, then dispersed quickly, with no major disturbances reported.
In the Brisbane region, police arrested 46 people on 49 charges, primarily for anti-social, alcohol and drug related incidents.
Police charged 29 people with public nuisance, six people were charged with drug related offences, five people were charged with a contravening requirement, two people were charged with resisting liquor evictions, there were two common assault charges and four people were charged with obstructing police.
Police also issued one liquor infringement notice and one banning notice and charged one person with drunkenness.
“Although officers were kept busy across Queensland last night, police were happy with the well-behaved crowds,” North Brisbane District Superintendent Chris Stream said.

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Police are appealing for information following a hit and run traffic crash in Fortitude Valley Christmas morning.
At about 12.45am a motorcycle was travelling southbound along the Story Bridge when another car has made contact with the motorcycle causing both the rider and passenger to fall off.
The car has been described as a new model white dual cab Toyota utility with a white canopy and roof racks. The driver did not stop and continued southbound along the Story Bridge towards Kangaroo Point.
The rider of the motorcycle a 21-year-old Lutwyche man recievd a minor head injury and fractured back.
The passenger a 22-year-old Lutwyche man received a laceration to his forehead and two broken ankles.
Both remain at the Royal Brisbane Woman’s Hospital for treatment.
Police are appealing for anyone that has information or dashcam footage of the incident to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information

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Break and enter, dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past fortnight was eight.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

St Lucia
Carmody Road
Overnight
Unknown
Cash
09/12/2019

Bardon
Hebe Street
Morning
Front door using stolen house keys
Unknown
11/12/2019

 Bardon
Couldrey Street
Overnight
Front Screen Door
Nil
15/12/2019

Everton Hills
Atrium Way
Between dates
Front door forced
Personal items
07/12/2019 – 11/12/2019

Kenmore
Marland Street
Afternoon
Rear door forced
Cash, clothing, speakers
18/12/2019

Ashgrove
Hibiscus Avenue
Unknown
Rear sliding door forced
Cash, Laptop, tablet, mobile phone
13/12/2019 – 20/12/2019

Indooroopilly
Disraeli Street
Day
Rear window smashed
Passports
20/12/2019

Keperra
Corrigan Street
Unknown
Palings removed
Antiques
01/11/2019 – 18/12/2019

Steal from premises
The total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past fortnight was 10.

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Toowong
Land Street
Overnight
Unit complex underground carpark
08/12/2019 – 09/12/2019

 Toowong
Land Street
Overnight
Unit complex underground carpark
08/12/2019 – 09/12/2019

Toowong 
Land Street
Overnight
Unit complex underground carpark
08/12/2019 – 09/12/2019

Toowong 
Land Street
Overnight
Unit complex underground carpark
08/12/2019 – 09/12/2019

Toowong 
Land Street
Overnight
Unit complex underground carpark
08/12/2019 – 09/12/2019

Toowong 
Land Street
Overnight
Unit complex underground carpark
08/12/2019 – 09/12/2019

Toowong 
Land Street
Overnight
Unit complex underground carpark
08/12/2019 – 09/12/2019

St Lucia
Bellevue Terrace
Between times
Unit complex garage
10/12/2019 – 11/12/2019

Enoggera
Wardell Street
Overnight
Petrol Station
12/12/2019 – 13/12/2019

Ferny Grove
Ballylin Street
Evening
Residential home
10/12/2019

Steal from motor vehicle
The total number of unlawful entries into

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Police have charged an 18-year-old Springwood man following investigations into an incident at Toowong this morning.
Around 7am police were called by members of the public who reported seeing two men, one of which is alleged to have been pointing a firearm towards traffic at the intersection of Sherwood Road and Jephson Street.
Police attended a nearby hotel where they reviewed footage and spoke with staff who indicated the two men were staying there.
A short time later officers took a number of people into custody, however one man did not comply and was subsequently tasered.
The weapon was later confirmed to be a replica.
The 18-year-old man has been given a Notice to Appear for one count of going armed so as to cause fear. He is due to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 16.
Investigations are continuing.

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Police Media would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
With more than 75,000 calls and 69,000 emails to our media unit, it has been another busy year across Queensland.
We would like to thank our important stakeholders across media and our partner agencies who have worked closely with us throughout the year to provide important messaging to the public and ultimately help keep Queensland safe.
Police Media will continue to be available for media 24/7 over the Christmas and New Year period, however, some parts of the QPS will be scaled back and unavailable for media requests such as statistical services.
This year, the QPS will provide extensive road safety and enforcement snapshots to media on the following days:
• Friday, December 27, 2019 (Christmas road safety wrap-up)
• Wednesday, January 1, 2020 (2019 Road Toll review)
• Thursday, January 2, 2020 (New Year’s road safety wrap-up)
We hope everyone gets

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The following can be attributed to a QPS spokesperson:
Although the privacy complaint referred to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Appeal Tribunal following the unlawful release of information by a police officer raised a number of significant legal issues, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) does not wish to further appeal the matter.
The QPS will co-operate with its insurers and Crown Law to resolve the outstanding issue of compensation as soon as possible.
The QPS expects that every member of the organisation discharges their duties ethically and professionally. A failure to discharge prescribed responsibilities in an ethical, professional and lawful manner erodes public trust and confidence in the QPS.
The QPS acknowledges that the unlawful or improper use of information can have significant consequences and impacts for those individuals whose privacy have been breached, and expresses sincere regret.
QPS employees are expected to act in accordance with the law at all times. While acknowledging the

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