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Detectives are investigating an armed robbery in Runcorn overnight.
Around 12.30am a man was confronted by a group of men outside a Plum Street address who demanded the keys to his blue BMW 320D convertible.
The man was threatened with a knife and firearm before his vehicle was stolen.
He did not require medical treatment.
The men are described as African and being aged in their mid 20s.
The stolen vehicle is described as a blue BMW 320D hard top convertible with Queensland registration 248-XYX.
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: QP1802382195

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Police would like to remind their Inner West residents to keep their homes well secured during the warmer months of the year.
Warmer months often lead to an increase in break and enter offences to residential properties as residents become complacent about securing doors and windows in an effort to cool down.
Most house-breaks appear to be crimes of opportunity, with entry often gained through an open or unlocked door or window. In many other circumstances, minimal effort is used to gain entry, for example via poor quality door locks.
It is important to remember that our aim is not to turn the home into a fortress or a prison. We are, however, attempting to make the home resistant to entry by opportunistic offenders.
Units and apartments are not immune to these offences despite their height from the ground. Many offenders will climb balconies to gain entry through balcony doors or windows.
The most basic measures

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method
Property Stolen
Date

Ashgrove
Moola Road
Overnight
Unknown – premises left unsecured
Wallet, car keys, mobile phone, handbag and motor vehicle
14/12/2018 to 15/12/2018

Taringa
Stanley Terrace
Day
Forced entry to side sliding door
Unknown at this stage
11/12/2018

Fig Tree Pocket
Culmstock Place
Afternoon
Veranda door left unlocked
Alcohol, mobile phone, jewellery
11/12/2018

Kenmore
Aberfoyle Street
Evening
Front door damaged – ATTEMPT ONLY
Nil
11/12/2018

Toowong
Sherwood Road
Afternoon
Key used
Photograph
11/12/2018

Mitchelton
Samford Road
Day
Key used
Nil
13/12/2018

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Toowong
Jephson Street
Night
Storage area
15/12/2018

Pullenvale
Huntingdale Street
Unknown
Shed
10/12/2018 to 15/12/2018

Saint Lucia
Hawken Drive
Unknown
Restaurant
9/12/2018 to 11/12/2018

Keperra
Samford Road
Overnight
Butcher
15/12/2018 to 16/12/2018

Indooroopilly
Meiers Road
Overnight
Golf Club
16/12/2018 to 17/12/2018

Steal from Motor Vehicle
The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this week was seven.
Offence locations:
 

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen 
Date

Upper Kedron
Lomond Circuit
Afternoon
Street – car left unlocked with window down
Wallet and contents
12/12/2018

Arana Hills
Eveleigh Street
Overnight
Driveway
Keys, remote control, jewellery
12/12/2018 to 13/12/2018

Mitchelton
Heliopolis Parade
Overnight
Driveway
Rear number plate
13/12/2018 to 14/12/2018

Ashgrove
Beth Eden Terrace
Overnight
Street
Tools and power tools
13/12/2018 to 14/12/2018

Toowong
High Street
Overnight
Unit carpark complex
Front and rear number

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Detectives are investigating following an armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery in Yeronga overnight.
Around 10.13pm a man was at a service station in Fairfield Road when he was confronted by a group of men who demanded his car keys.
A physical altercation then occurred when one of the group produced a knife and used it to cut the man on the neck.
Members of the public stepped in and the group fled on foot.
The victim sustained a superficial laceration to the neck.
A short time later a man was reversing a red Toyota Yaris out of a driveway in Paragon Street when a group of men surrounded the vehicle.
The group then forced the man out of the driver’s seat before punching him in the head and stealing the vehicle.
The stolen vehicle is described as a red 2006 Toyota Yaris with Queensland registration 180-WVP.
The men are described as African and being aged in

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Now school holidays are being enjoyed across Queensland, we are seeking the assistance of the wider community to keep an eye on our schools.
While the students and teachers enjoy a break away, unfortunately schools can become a target for offences such as graffiti, arson, trespass and break and enters.
Unfortunately we have already experienced a couple of these at our local schools.
While police and security guards will be patrolling, we require the help from everyone by taking part in School Watch.
The School Watch Program is a partnership between Education Queensland, the Queensland Police Service 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 and call the School Watch number 13 17 88. –
By working together we can

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Police are encouraging Inner West businesses to assesses and review their physical security and business security practises.
Several businesses in the Inner West District have recently been targeted by thieves conducting break, enter and steal offences, during out of business hour periods.
The offenders have used forced entry techniques to enter business premises (both large and small) with the intention of targeting both safes and money draws.
There are many forms of crime that can effect businesses, including break and enter offences.
By taking some simple step’s, businesses can greatly minimise the risk of becoming a target.
Listed below are some tips to reduce this risk:

Display your business name and address at the front of your premises to help emergency services locate your property quickly;
Place warning signs/stickers around your business to detour intruders (eg. ‘No Cash Kept on Premises’);
Ensure clear visibility inside and outside your business by using good lighting and keeping it clutter free;
Keep trees and shrubs trimmed to help reduce concealment

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With severe weather systems dumping heavy rainfalls across much of Queensland police would like to remind members of the community, the motoring public and the boating fraternity to exercise extreme care when traversing waterways, watercourses and roadways.
Heavy rains and flooded waterways are unpredictable with large volumes of surface water making conditions dangerous due to hazards such as storm debris, road washouts and wildlife. Police are urging everyone to obey road closure signs and to travel with extreme caution, limiting non-essential travel in any area affected by the current severe weather systems.
With North Queensland well know ‘croc country’ police near Tully came across a crocodile sitting near the middle of the road last night. Officer’s fortunately were able to avoid the animal however with heavy rains still falling from ex-tropical cyclone Owen wildlife can be expected to be displaced and may wander onto roadways.
The on-going and significant rainfall has resulted in an

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Today, the Minister for Police, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, and Assistant Commissioner of Road Policing Command, Mike Keating launched the 2018 QPS Christmas road safety campaign on the Gold Coast.
This year’s launch saw police joined by emergency services including Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Ambulance Service and RACQ LifeFlight.
Image courtesy of Queensland Ambulance Service.
Assistant Commissioner Keating said the bringing together of emergency services for today’s launch was symbolic of a response to some of the most traumatic scenes emergency services workers see on our roads.
“In 2018, we have lost 229 lives on Queensland roads and as far as we’re concerned, that is 229 lives too many,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“Alongside this, we have seen far too many traffic crashes requiring hospitalisation on our roads, all of which impact our Queensland communities and our emergency services workers.
“This Christmas, we just want to see everyone make it home safely and

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Teaching Santa to selfie – he’s a natural!
On Friday afternoon I had the honour of assisting Santa Claus with some early Christmas celebrations at Brookfield.
Although he usually just manages the one vehicle in his line of work, Santa showed me that he can handle a motorcycle as well as he can handle his reindeer and sleigh.
Santa had an extensive Naughty and Nice list that the elves have been reporting on daily to update.
He double-checked a name or two with the QPS while we were there, but Santa has also assured me there is still time for a few good deeds before Christmas to move a few stragglers from the Naughty list to the Nice list.
There’s a lot of work to do before the big day, so we let him continue on his way spreading Christmas cheer!
 

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method 
Property Stolen 
Date

Arana Hills
Dawson Parade
Between dates
Unknown
Mountain Bike
09/11/2018 to 06/12/2018

Everton Hills
Tiverton Street
Day
Forced entry to rear door
Jewellery
06/12/2018

Ferny Hills
Pindari Avenue
Day
Forced entry to rear door
Money
06/12/2018

Indooroopilly
Foxton Street
Day
Entry gained by insecure window
Money and jewellery
06/12/2018

Kenmore
Moggill Road
Between dates
Forced entry to rear door
Electronics
04/12/2018 to 05/12/2018

Moggill
Ellerby Road
Day
Smashed window
Laptops and jewellery
05/12/2018

Toowong
Lissner Street
Night
Use of security card
Unknown
08/12/2018

Toowong
Holland Street
Day
Forced entry to insecure rear door
Camera, hand bags and belts
06/12/2018

St Lucia
Carr Street
Night
Forced entry to rear door
Handbag and Ipad
07/12/2018

Steal from Premises: the total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past week was two.
Offence locations:

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

The Gap
Payne Road
Night
School
02/12/2018

Toowong
Woodstock Road
Between dates
Business

05/12/2018 to
06/12/2018

Steal from Motor Vehicle: the total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this week was three.
Offence locations:
 

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

Gaythorne
Lade Street
Between dates
Suburban street
Tools

03/12/2018
to
04/12/2018

Indooroopilly
Boundary Road
Day
Residential driveway
Money, glasses and personal effects
08/12/2018

Toowong
MacDonnell Street
Between dates
Residential car park
Wallet and personal effects

07/12/2018
to
08/12/2018

Motor Vehicle Theft: the total number of motor vehicle thefts this

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