Police investigating the wilful damage of at least three vehicles at Moorooka this morning are appealing for assistance to identifying those responsible as part of their enquiries.
Between 5am and 5.30am the occupants of the three vehicles were travelling inbound or north on Beaudesert Road near Hamilton Road near the service station when they were struck by a number of large objects.
As a result, the vehicles sustained significant damage to their front ends and windscreens.
One driver required treatment at hospital for minor injuries.
A man, described as being Caucasian and wearing a beanie, was seen to throw a number of objects around the time of the incident. He may have been in the middle of the median strip or on Beaudesert Road outside the school at the time.
Police are appealing for anyone who can identify the man or may have dashcam footage and was travelling on Beaudesert Road around the time of
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Inner West Coffee with a Cop
On Friday, July 27, police from the Inner West Patrol Group, comprising of members from the Indooroopilly Police Beat, Indooroopilly Police Station, Crime Prevention Unit and Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) meet members of the Inner West community to engage in conversation about policing and local crime issues.
Inner West Police would like to sincerely thank Shane and his staff from the Jamaica Blue Cafe, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre for their awesome support with this event.
Also thanks to the local community for coming out and positively engaging with their local boys and girls in blue.
We hope that the public enjoyed talking to us and eating the fantastic coffee and muffins supplied!
Look out for the next Coffee with a Cop coming soon..
Thieves continue to target vehicles in Inner West suburbs
Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are warning vehicle owners and drivers that within the past seven days thieves have continued to target vehicles in Inner West suburbs.
Targeted Inner West locations have included:
Theft of motor vehicles – Locations
Steal from motor vehicles – Locations
Creek Ave, Ashgrove
Samford Road, Mitchelton
Coonan Street, Indooroopilly
Burwood Road, Mitchelton
Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Musgrave Road, Indooroopilly
Lewin Street, Bardon
Leatherwood Drive, Arana Hills
Cuphea Street, Arana Hills
Ardisia Street, Arana Hills
Little Street, Everton Park
Gordon Parade, Everton Park
Burdon Street, Keperra
Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne
Montrose Road, Taringa
Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mount Coot-Tha
Grand Parade, Ashgrove
El Paso Street, Bardon
Danyo Crescent, Ferny Hills
The targeted vehicles have either been stolen or physically broken into, both during the day and night.
Targeted locations included; residential properties, residential garages, driveways, carports, shopping centres and vehicles parked on the street.
One of the vehicles stolen was the result of house burglary. The vehicle’s keys were located by the offender/s within the residence and the vehicle was unlawfully driven away
Public assistance: CCTV images released of males, Keperra
Ferny Grove Child Protection Investigation Unit officers are investigating a recent Robbery in Keperra and have released images of males who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
On Sunday, July 15 on Fihelly Street, Keperra two unknown offenders have approached the victims and threatened them with a rock and claimed to have a knife.
One offender threatened to stab the victims or similar if they did not hand over the bicycle and skateboard.
The unknown offenders have stolen the pictured green and white mountain bicycle and an orange skateboard, they have then travelled towards Grovely Railway Station.
The two males are described as dark complexion, approximately 20 years old, approximate weight 60-70 kilograms, approximate height 175cm-180cm and wearing the black jumper/coat.
Image of stolen bicycle
Male persons
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
Public assist: Ferny Grove Police have released CCTV images in relation to Break and enter
Ferny Grove Police are investigating a recent break and enter at a unit complex in Mitchelton, have released CCTV footage of a male who may be able to assist them in their investigations.
Between 8.30pm and 9.20pm on Monday, July 9 a unit complex on Osborne Road, Mitchelton was unlawfully entered by unknown means.
The male was captured on CCTV has entered the non-gated underground carpark, tried parked vehicles in attempts to find an unlocked vehicle, The male has gained entry to a locked storage gate and steal a Norco Nitro 6.1 XS bicycle (pictured below). The male was caught in the act by the victim however the victim retreated to a safe place whilst she observed the male to ride away on the bicycle.
Stolen bicycle
The male is described as tanned complexion, between 20-30 years of age, of a proportionate build, approximately 180cm in height and unshaven. The male was wearing black jumper
Mount Nebo State School welcome in their new Adopt-a-Cop
On Friday, July 20, Mount Nebo State School officially adopted and welcomed in their new Adopt-a-Cop, Senior Constable Ricky Blanckensee.
During the adoption ceremony Constable Ricky (as he will be known to the school’s community) and the school were presented with a formal certificate of adoption.
Constable Ricky stated he had joined the program to help build a positive relationship between police and the school community and strongly believe that through the Adopt-a-Cop program he can achieve this.
Constable Ricky further indicated that he is very eager to learn the school’s new official song and sing it with the students during future schools assemblies.
Inner West Police wish Constable Ricky all the success in his new role as the official Adopt-a-Cop for Mount Nebo State School.
Mount Nebo State School’s Principle Scott Ward and School Captains with Constable Ricky during the presentation of the school’s adoption certificate.
Inner West Police farewell one of their finest
Sergeant Murray Watson
On Tuesday, July 10, the Inner West Police District said farewell to one their finest, with the retirement of Sergeant Murray Watson.
Sergeant Watson retired on the date of his 60th birthday, after serving faithfully and honourably for 43 years and 5 months with the Queensland Police Service.
Sergeant Watson served with the QPS from January 1975 to July 2018, and served at the following police establishments during his policing career:
• Indooroopilly (Training)
• City Station
• Police Operations Centre
• Emerald
• Mobile Patrols
• Police Operations Centre
• West End
• Kenmore
• Toowong
• Indooroopilly
During his career Sergeant Watson also was deployed as part of the policing response to the 2011 Grathan Floods, Townsville flood relief, the G20 and the recent Commonwealth Games.
Sergeant Watson was not only extremely well respected by his fellow police officers, but also by the border Inner West community.
Sergeant Watson was well known for being an extremely community focused police officer, who actively promoted crime prevention
Invitation for ‘coffee with a cop’ at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Inner West Police cordially invite you to their ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event between 9am and 11am on Friday, July 27.
The event will be held at the Jamaica Blue Café, Shop 1035, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, 322 Moggill Road Indooroopilly .
‘Coffee with a Cop’ provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about policing in our local area. Normally, the majority of contact that police have with the public occurs during emergencies, or emotional situations.
The event is a good way to develop a rapport with police and help foster a safer community environment. This simple concept allows for people to engage with police in an informal, neutral space; providing the opportunity to discuss community issues, build relationships and interact successfully over a cup of coffee.
Have a break from the daily grind and join your local boys and girls in blue for a complementary cuppa on us and a chat on July 27.
July 2018 Newsletter
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… in July! We’re bringing Christmas in July to the Brookfield Showgounds The Brookfield Markets are moving to ‘twilight’ this coming Saturday the 21st of July, from 4pm until 8pm, with the bar opening from 4:40pm until late with some fabulous food trucks and enteraintment. There will be […]
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18 year old male charged with indecent behaviour offences in Keperra
On July 14th, Detectives from the Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) charged an eighteen-year-old male from The Gap in relation to three offences of indecent behaviour which occurred at the Great Western Shopping Centre and Bunnings, Keperra between June and July 2018. The male appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 15th in relation to these charges.
Police are asking any members of the public, who may have been the victim or witnessed similar offences in the Ferny Grove Police Division during the aforementioned time period, to contact the Ferny Grove CIB on 3872 1555.
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.