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Police are appealing to community members in the Brisbane Inner West area to remain vigilant with their vehicle security after 65 vehicles had property stolen from them since the start of July.
The suburbs experiencing the most theft from cars are Toowong and Auchenflower with a total of 20 cars broken into in both suburbs.
Indooroopilly, Bardon, Kenmore, Gaythorne and Everton Park also had 20 cars broken into altogether.
Unknown offender/s have stolen number plates, tools from tool boxes, wallets, cash, credit cards, laptops, keys left in vehicles and in some cases, there were vehicles that were left unlocked and property were stolen.

Police recommend implementing these safety tips to keep your vehicle safe:

Always lock your vehicle, including the boot and sunroof and remember to fully close all windows;
Always keep your keys out of sight and never leave vehicle keys lying around on tables, benches, bedside tables or key hooks;
Remove keys from the ignition

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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

Indooroopilly
Carinya Street
Day
Rear sliding glass door forced
Two mobile phones
25/07/2019

Indooroopilly
Vincent Street
Day
Front door forced
Unknown at this stage
27/07/2019

Chelmer
Leybourne Street
Overnight
Window forced open – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag, purse, wallet, keys, clothing, jewellery and cars
23/07/2019 – 24/07/2019

Chelmer
Queenscroft Street
Overnight
Balcony door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Shoes and cash
23/07/2019 – 24/07/2019

Bardon
Rosalie Street
Early morning
Open rear door – SNEAK BURGLARY
Car keys and vehicle
25/07/2019

Ashgrove
Yardley Avenue
Unknown
Rear window smashed
Car keys, vehicle, cash, alcohol and medication
20/07/2019 – 22/07/2019

The Gap
Virae Street
Overnight
Side sliding glass door smashed
Nil – Attempt only
23/07/2019 – 24/07/2019

Kenmore Hills
Advanx Street
Day
Front door forced
Three iPads, jewellery and keys
25/07/2019

Enoggera
Pickering Street
Evening
Security screen door removed
Nil – Attempt only
25/07/2019

Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Road
Afternoon
Windows pushed – Attempt only
Nil
28/07/2019

Graceville
Rakeevan Road
Overnight
Garage door left open – SNEAK BURGLARY
Cash, wallet, keys, cards and shoes
23/07/2019 – 24/07/2019

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Red Hill
Fulcher Road
Unknown
Education facility
19/07/2019 –

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Police urge business owners to conduct an assessment of their premises as offenders are targeting small shops, convenience stores and newsagents in the Brisbane West area.
The offenders are in search of cash and cigarettes, they are working in groups and break in to premises in the middle of the night.
For the safety of your business and your employees, police recommend reviewing your current security systems.
Perhaps it’s time to revise some of the following:

Locking doors and windows and installing security screens and appropriate lighting;
Review locks and security on external sheds, containers and other storage facilities;
Review cash handling and banking procedures;
Warning signs/stickers to deter intruders e.g. No cash on premises;
Consider CCTV cameras and alarms;
Reporting any suspicious behaviour to police to prevent and solve crime.

Police are aware of crime trends surrounding these business and have increased extra patrols to reduce repeat offences.
Please ensure your business is doing all that it can to prevent

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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a 34-year-old Middle Park man died following a single vehicle crash at Mount Glorious this morning.
Preliminary information indicates the man was riding a motorcycle on Mount Glorious Road when shortly before 8.30am when he lost control and struck a tree.
Passing motorists stopped and rendered assistance and first aid until the arrival of police and emergency services.
Emergency treatment was provided however the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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: QP1901452523

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A man has been charged over the alleged attempted robbery of an Inala service station last month.
It will be alleged the 35-year-old Woodridge man walked into the Freeman Road business armed with a crowbar shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, June 22.
He is expected to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court today charged with one count of attempted robbery.
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: QP1901203279

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Detectives investigating the attempted robbery of an Inala service station last month have released vision of a man they hope to speak to about the incident.
Shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, June 22, man walked into the Freeman Road business armed with a crowbar.
The man walked up to the counter and produced a crowbar before demanding money from the attendant.
The attendant refused, and the man left the address.
No property was taken during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
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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: QP1901203279

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A 41-year-old man has been fatally shot by police during a siege situation at a residence in Doolandella this morning.
Police were advised of a disturbance at the Cassowary Street house around 5.30am.
It was ascertained that a 41-year-old man was armed with a samurai sword with two women and four children, known to the man, inside the home.
Police negotiated with the man and subsequently, the woman and children were released from the home.
Around 7.45am, the man confronted officers with the sword outside the residence and an officer discharged his firearm, wounding the man.
Paramedics immediately treated the man, however, he was declared deceased at 8.15am.
The Ethical Standards Command has commenced a critical incident investigation into the police response with oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

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Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing for public assistance after fatal traffic crash at Chandler claimed the life of a man today.
Just before 2pm initial investigations indicate a black Honda motorcycle was travelling on Old Cleveland Road when it crashed into a Mazda 3.
The rider, a 31-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 27-year-old woman who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The car’s driver, a 72-year-old woman was also taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have dash cam footage of the incident 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 about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800

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Police have charged a third person with accessory after the fact to attempted murder as investigations continue into the shooting of a man and woman at Sunnybank on Saturday, June 22.
The arrest overnight of the 39-year-old Greenbank man is the second due to assistance they are alleged to have provided to the people directly involved in the shooting.
On July 3, police charged a 41-year-old man from Pallara with two counts of being an accessory after the fact to attempted murder.
On June 23, a 24-year-old Doolandella man was charged with multiple offences including two counts of being an accessory after the fact to attempted murder. He appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 24 and was remanded in custody to next appear in court on July 22.
Police investigating the shooting are still appealing for public assistance to help locate Brendyn Clark, a 38-year-old Sunnybank Hills man, who may be able to

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