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Keep up with the rules!
Over the past few months you would have noticed a steady rise in the number of people taking advantage of personal mobility devices such as e-scooters.
While rideables make it easier to travel around the Brisbane CBD and surrounding suburbs, it is important to remember that you must comply with Queensland Government rules when using mobility devices.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has launched a new Rideable Rules campaign to educate the community about their responsibilities when using a mobility device.
The main rules to keep in mind are:

Be at least 16 years of age, or 12 with adult supervision
Wear an approved bicycle helmet, that is securely fitted, at all times (unless an exemption has been granted for medical or religious reasons)
Not carry passengers
Not use a mobile device
Not drink and ride
Have a working flashing or steady white light on the front, and a red light and reflector at

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Police are investigating a robbery at a supermarket in Bowen Hills.
Just before 7am yesterday a man entered the Breakfast Creek Road store in possession of a large sports bag approached a staff member and demanded cash, threatening that he had a weapon in the bag.
The man fled on foot towards Jordan Terrace.
Police are seeking any witnesses, or people who may have dash-cam footage from that area around that time.
Police 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: QP1900632179

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Police have conducted an operation in Brisbane overnight targeting unsafe use of electric scooters in the Fortitude Valley and Brisbane City Divisions.
Last night, Operation Romeo Overture ran using 30 officers from Fortitude Valley, Brisbane City and Mt Gravatt targeting people using electric scooters in an unsafe manner.
In particular, the operation focused on offences for not wearing a helmet while riding, with a total of 67 Traffic Infringement Notices issued.
A further eight infringements were issued by officers for other traffic related offences including rider distractions.
Officer in Charge of the Fortitude Valley Police Beat, Acting Sergeant Simon Rowe said that their focus was on reducing the amount of unsafe behaviour and potential serious injury by riders doing the wrong thing.
“The number of offences detected as part of this operation was concerning and we want to remind everyone that we do not tolerate people disregarding their own and others safety on scooters,” Acting

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Officers from Inala Tactical Crime Squad have charged a man with drug offences following a routine traffic stop at Park Ridge on Tuesday.
Police intercepted a Toyota Corolla sedan on the Mount Lindesay Highway shortly before midday and it will be alleged a subsequent search of the vehicle located two kilograms of methylamphetamine (ICE).
A 25-year-old Park Ridge man was arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous drug and appeared in the Richlands Magistrates Court yesterday where he is due to reappear on May 27

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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: QP1900604969

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Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are warning vehicle owners and drivers that within the past few days, thieves have targeted a number of vehicles in the Auchenflower area.

The targeted vehicles have been physically broken into both during the day and night.
The targeted locations have included residential garages, communal underground carparks, driveways, carports and vehicles parked on the street.
A number of the vehicles broken into had valuable items in full view and had also been left unsecured at the time of the offence.
These factors have made it much easier for thieves to help themselves at the expense of the vehicle’s owner or driver.
Police are urging owners and drivers of vehicles to be vigilant and ensure their respective vehicles are secure at all times and not to openly display valuable and attractive items in their vehicles.
Putting it simply ‘Lock it or Lose it’.
Police have increased patrols and are conducting crime

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Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a traffic crash that occurred at the intersection of Peel Street and Merivale Street yesterday.
At about 8:20am, a motorbike and a truck were both turning left from Merivale Street into Peel street.
The rider of the motorbike has lost control of the bike, resulting in the rider falling from the bike and colliding with the rear wheels of the truck.
The 33-year-old male rider was transported to the Princess Alexander Hospital for treatment.
The 49-year-old male truck driver was uninjured.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to contact police and quote QP1900629843.
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:

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Sergeant Rachael Gray, Acting Inspector Matt Ryan and student leaders
On Thursday March 21, students of Grovely State School celebrated the adoption of Sergeant Rachael Gray from the Ferny Grove Police Station.
Sergeant Rachael was sworn in as the Adopt-a-Cop at the schools Harmony Day student assembly.
It was great to see the Grovely State School teachers and students participate, wearing their cultural dress and to hear the teachers welcome the students in their traditional languages for Harmony Day.
Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background; united by a set of core Australian values.
The Adopt-a-Cop Program has been operating in Queensland schools since 1989 and is an integral part of policing, offering the ability for police partnerships within the school community by engaging in the school activities and talking with students.
Speaking with students during the Harmony Day assembly Adopt-a-Cop Sergeant Rachael said that she

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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

Toowong
Sussex Street
Unknown
Unknown
Cash
15/03/2019 – 19/03/2019

 Toowong
Cross Street
Day
Back door forced
Jewellery, cash
20/03/2019

Indooroopilly
Castile Street
Evening
Garage door – SNEAK BURGLARY
Vehicle, remote, car keys
19/03/2019

 Indooroopilly
York Street
Overnight
Unknown
Nil
17/03/2019 – 18/03/2019

Saint Lucia
Carmody Road
Evening
Front door forced – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil – Offender disturbed
24/03/2019

Fig Tree Pocket
Musgrave Street
Early morning
Unknown – SNEAK BURGLARY
Jewellery
18/03/2019

Anstead
Kangaroo Gully Road
Day
Window
IPad, jewellery
19/03/2019

Mitchelton
Cranbrook Street
Afternoon
Door left unlocked – SNEAK BURGLARY
Phone, wallet and cards, cash, house and car keys
21/03/2019

Highvale
Moonlight Avenue
Morning
Laundry door forced – OFFENDERS DISTURBED
Jewellery, handbag, keys, wristwatch
24/03/2019

Paddington
Baroona Road
Overnight
Door left open – SNEAK BURGLARY
Handbag and contents, car keys, vehicle
21/03/2019 – 22/03/2019

Graceville
Verney Road East
Day
Unknown
Jewellery, digital camera, IPad, IPod, speaker, moneybox with coins
19/03/2019

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Gaythorne
Lucy Street
Morning
Garage
21/03/2019

Toowong
Bennett Street
Afternoon
Unit foyer
20/03/2019

Keperra
Dawson Parade
Unknown
Construction site
15/03/2019 – 18/03/2019

Indooroopilly
Coonan Street
Day
Garage
20/03/2019

Bardon
The Drive
Overnight
Primary School
22/03/2019 – 23/03/2019

Steal from Motor Vehicle
The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this past week was 10.

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

St Lucia
Guyatt Park

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The Minister for Police and Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, the Member for Lytton, Joan Pease, and Commissioner Ian Stewart today attended the naming ceremony for two new Water Police vessels.
Minister Ryan said the new vessels illustrate the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment meet the community’s expectations and deliver cutting edge technology.
“These new vessels improve the present and future operational capabilities of the Queensland Water Police.
“The naming of the vessels after Sergeant Dan Stiller and Constable Casey Blain is a fitting commemoration for these officers,” Minister Ryan said.

The Member for Lytton welcomed the new vessels as an important boost for people in the community.
“These vessels are a commitment of the State Government to ensure our police service continues to be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure they are as effective and efficient as they can possibly be to keep the community safe,” Ms Pease said.

Commissioner Stewart said the

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LGBTI Liasion officers now available 24/7
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Liaison Officers from the Brisbane Region have today launched a new service allowing members of the community the ability to contact them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is committed to ensuring policing services are accessible to all members of the community.
Police work closely with LGBTI communities to develop partnerships, awareness and understanding of impacting issues.
The LGBTI Liaison Officer Program provides a professional, non-discriminatory, accessible policing service to members of the LGBTI communities. This is achieved by:

developing an awareness and understanding of LGBTI communities;
developing partnerships with LGBTI communities;
ensuring equality, accountability and professionalism in our contact with LGBTI communities; and
improving service delivery to LGBTI communities.

As part of the LGBTI Liaison Program, a number of police personnel are dedicated LGBTI liaison officers.
These officers are located throughout the State and undertake the role in addition

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