Stealing and wilful damage, Auchenflower

Police are seeking public assistance to help identify two men following a stealing matter that occurred in Auchenflower Monday morning.
Around 1.16am a white Toyota Hilux utility was used to smash into a parking ticket machine located in a Lang Parade multi-storey carpark.
Police will allege the two men then used a number of tools to force open the machine before they fitted a chain around an internal safe and removed it.
The machine was dragged approximately 50 metres before causing a significant amount of damage.
The internal safe is described as being 40 centimetres wide and about 180 centimetres in height.
Investigations indicate the ute had been stolen from a Turner Avenue address in Fairfield on Saturday.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage about this matter to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Inner West crime wrap, September 9 – 15

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Moggill
Paperbark Circuit
Day
Rear garage door forced
Vehicle keys and 2006 grey Mazda3 QLD registration 508JHF
13/09/2019

Mitchelton
Blackwood Street
Day
Rear dog door
Cash, jewellery, vehicle keys, mobile phone and camera
10/09/2019

Keperra
Kirwan Street
Evening
Lock to rear back door manipulated – SNEAK BURGLARY
Cash, cards, keys, mobile phone and computer tablet
14/09/2019

Arana Hills
Plucks Road
Overnight
Attempt only – SNEAK BURGLARY
Nil
15/09/2019

Arana Hills
Plucks Road
Overnight
Unlocked rear door – SNEAK BURGLARY
Cards and wallet
15/09/2019

Indooroopilly
Vincent Street
Between dates
Attempt only – front door jimmied
Nil
12/09/2019 – 15/09/2019

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Arana Hills
Dawson Parade
Between dates
Sporting club
07/09/2019 – 09/09/2019

Mitchelton
Church Road
Overnight
Unit complex garage
10/09/2019

St Lucia
Sandford Street
Overnight
Unit complex garage
10/09/2019 – 11/09/2019

Taringa
Alpha Street
Overnight
Unit complex storage cage
11/09/2019 – 12/09/2019

Mount Nebo
Jollys Lookout
Between dates
Public car park
09/09/2019 – 13/09/2019

Auchenflower
Ridley Street
Overnight
Unit complex garage
14/09/2019 – 15/09/2019

Pullenvale
McCaskill Road
Early morning
Business
09/09/2019 – 10/09/2019

Ashgrove
Wardell Street
Night
Business
15/09/2019

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Update – Fatal motorbike crash, Capalaba

Investigators have launched an appeal for information following a fatal motorbike crash at Capalaba yesterday as they work to identify motorists who were in the area.
While investigators have already identified some vehicles in the area, they have released dashcam footage of a red sedan, possibly a Holden Commodore, they would like to speak with the driver as they may have relevant information.
Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling westbound on Finucane Road around 3.40pm when he lost control of his motorbike near Elmhurst Street.
The 31-year-old Birkdale man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing for any witnesses who have not yet contacted them or anyone who may have additional dash cam vision to contact them.


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Fatal motorbike crash, Capalaba

A man has died following a motorbike crash in Capalaba this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate the man was travelling westbound on Finucane Road around 3.40pm when he lost control of his motorbike near Elmhurst Street.
The 31-year-old Birkdale man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Forensic Crash investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to contact police.

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Appeal for assistance to burglary, Arana Hills

Detectives from Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch have released CCTV footage of two men who may be able to assist them in relation to a break and enter at a home in Arana Hills.
Between 4.34am and 4.43am on Sunday, September 15, a secured home on Plucks Road, Arana Hills was allegedly unlawfully entered by unknown means.
Two men were captured on CCTV to enter the garage and inspect vehicles, enter the rear of the address and a short time later exit the address and continue on foot in an easterly direction.


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Both men are described as being between 18 and 30-years-old.
The first man is described as appearing unshaven and wearing long trackpants, baseball cap, hooded jumper, gloves, sports shoes and carrying an item to conceal his face.
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Inner West crime wrap, September 2 – 8

Break and Enter Dwelling:
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 13.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Kenmore
Gilruth Road
Overnight
Rear door forced
Documents
06/09/2019 – 07/09/2019

Kenmore
Gilruth Road
Unknown
Rear sliding door smashed
Unknown
05/09/2019 – 08/09/2019

Kenmore
Gilruth Road
Unknown
Rear window forced
Car keys and car
04/09/2019 – 08/09/2019

The Gap
Barkala Street
Early morning
Rear garage door left open – SNEAK BURGLARY
Attempt only as offender was disturbed
02/09/2019

The Gap
Waterworks Road
Overnight
Laundry door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Wallet, keys, sunglasses and game console
01/09/2019 – 02/09/2019

Indooroopilly
Jesmond Road
Morning
Unknown – SNEAK BURGLARY
Jewellery, two laptops, cash, wallet and contents
03/09/2019

Indooroopilly
Saunders Street
Overnight
Front door forced
Unknown at this stage
03/09/2019 – 04/09/2019

Bardon
Forrester Terrace
Afternoon
Kitchen window – Attempt only
Nil
02/09/2019

Fig Tree Pocket
Musgrave Street
Day
Sliding glass door damaged
Laptop and passports
05/09/2019

Bellbowrie
Yaggera Place
Evening
Front door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Nil – Attempt only
05/09/2019

Chapel Hill
Bina Street
Night
Rear bedroom window left unlocked
Handbag, purse and contents
05/09/2019

Chelmer
Harte Street
Morning
Rear door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Nil – Offender disturbed
08/09/2019

Paddington
Hayward Street
Early morning
Side door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
iPad, car keys, car, wallet and contents
03/09/2019

Steal from Premises:
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Update 3: Appeal for assistance and release of CCTV – Death investigation, Kalinga Park

Detectives investigating the death of 26-year-old Ioli Hadjilyra whose body was found in Kalinga Park on Wednesday, September 4 have released the name and image of a man who may able to assist with their investigation.
Bradley Edwards, 34 (pictured below) is described as Aboriginal, 190cm tall, slim build, black hair and brown eyes.
Police believe Mr Edwards may frequent within the inner-city and North Brisbane areas including Fortitude Valley, Nundah and Windsor.
Police are urging anyone who sights Mr Edwards or has any information regarding his current whereabouts to not approach him and to immediately call Triple Zero (000).
The CCTV below was taken on Tuesday, September 3 on Adelaide Street in Brisbane City .


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Previous release: Friday, September 6 – https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2019/09/06/update-2-death-investigation-kalinga-park/ 
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Update 2: Death investigation, Kalinga Park

A team of detectives and specialist police continue to investigate the death of 26-year-old Ioli Hadjilyra.
The crime scene examination by forensic officers has been completed and police have conducted a thorough search of Kalinga Park and adjacent railway lines for any evidence.
An Investigation Centre has been established at Hendra Police Station with more than 40 detectives, intelligence and forensic officers investigating Ms Hadjilyra’s death after her body was located in Kalinga Park on Wednesday, August 4.
Detective Inspective Tim Trezise, Gateway Crime Group, North Brisbane District said police continued to appeal to the public for assistance.
“We continue to appeal for any sightings of Ms Hadjilyra in or around Eagle Junction or Toombul railway stations or Kalinga Park on Tuesday night (September 3) or Wednesday morning (September 4).”
Police have no information to suggest there is a risk to public safety and the community should feel free to go about their daily business

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Death investigation, Clayfield (Kalinga)

A crime scene has been established following the discovery of a woman’s body in an area off Diggers Road at Clayfield near Kalinga Park this morning.
Police were notified by a member of the public shortly before midday and are now investigating the circumstances.
Forensic specialists will be required to identify the person.
An Investigation Centre has been established at Hendra Police Station with assistance from the Homicide Investigation Unit.
Investigations are continuing.
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: QP1901724512

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Look, listen and report

With school holidays fast approaching, police are seeking the assistance of the community to keep an eye on our local schools.
While the students and teachers will be enjoying a break away, unfortunately schools can become a target for offences such as graffiti, arson, trespass and break and enters.
While police and security guards will be patrolling the areas, we require help from community members by taking part in School Watch.
The School Watch program is a partnership between the Queensland Police Service, Education Queensland and the State Government Protective Security Service.
School Watch aims to reduce criminal activity in Queensland schools and encourages everyone to look out for after hours crime in our schools.
If you see anything suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene.
Instead – look, listen and report by calling School Watch on 13 17 88.
If you see a crime in progress, please call Triple Zero (000).
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