The Inner West Crime Prevention Office is currently seeking residents and businesses in The Gap who would like to get involved with Neighbourhood Watch (NHW).
NHW is a community run program that is assisted by the Queensland Police Service. It is a great way to share information and to promote a safe and secure community.
Being involved does not need to take up too much time, and there are a variety of roles that you can become involved in.
Please contact Ferny Grove and The Gap Crime Prevention Unit on 3872 1542 for any questions or to register your interest.
Category: Latest Queensland Police News – West Brisbane
Update – Attempted armed robbery, Darra
Detectives investigating the attempted armed robbery of a Darra supermarket last week have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak with over the incident.
Around 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 9 the man entered the Monier Road store carrying a machete.
At the time several employees who observed the man enter the store were able lock themselves in a store room.
The armed man attempted to access the locked room however was unsuccessful and fled a short time after.
Investigators have released CCTV images of a man described as being approximately between 180-190cm tall, with a dark complexion, sold build, wearing dark boots, dark long pants, orange hi-vis jacket with a hoodie and carrying a machete.
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,
Update – Death investigation, Mount Gravatt East
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old man at a Mount Gravatt East residence overnight.
Around 9.30pm officers attended the Hoff Street residence where the man was located deceased.
A crime scene has been declared and investigations by detectives and forensic officers are continuing.
Detectives are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
Anyone that may have information concerning the death is being asked 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 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801911233
If it’s flooded, forget it!
Wet conditions will again be a threat on Queensland roads over the next few days and Brisbane West Police are urging motorists to take extra care when driving.
It is a good time to familiarise yourself with some simple safety tips.
Avoid flooded roads, creeks and watercourses.
Flood waters can be fast-moving and unpredictable.
Slow down when travelling in heavy rain and on water-affected roads.
Road conditions may be difficult to assess, including water depth, water speed and debris.
Remember: ‘If It’s Flooded, Forget It!’
Road closures and road conditions can change rapidly as creeks and water courses can rise and fall quickly.
Do not play in or enter flood prone waterways, watercourses and drains as water levels can rises rapidly.
Here are some important links:
Queensland Police Service
Facebook – Queensland Police Facebook Page
Twitter –@QldPolice
Policelink – 131444
Brisbane City Council
Twitter – @brisbanecityqld
Facebook – Brisbane City Council
Weather alerts – website
Bureau of Meteorology
Website
Twitter – @BOM_Qld
State Emergency Services
Phone: 132 500 for flood and storm emergencies
Energex
Loss of supply: 13 62 62
Emergencies:
Road safety operation, Ferny Grove Division
On Wednesday September 19, Inner West Police continued their long-term cooperative Road Safety Operations with Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), targeting behaviours and vehicle issues that lead to crashes.
Of the 583 vehicles inspected, 16 were issued Defect Notice Infringements for matters that would concern any reasonable road user such as vehicles without windows, all bald tyres, trailers and cars without lights and vehicles with jagged protrusions that could cause injury to other road users.
TMR issued 16 Defects, 10 Traffic Infringement Notices (TINS) and 1 Formal Warning.
We conducted 583 Roadside Breath Tests (RBTs) and 5 Roadside Drug Tests (RDTs).
Some of the infringements and results from this operation included four speed infringements, one BAC drive, one drug drive (methamphetamine), two unlicensed drive (1 forfeiture proceeding) and one drug offender (Possess Dangerous Drug).
You can expect to see more traffic enforcement and joint community engagement to help keep Queensland roads safe.
If you
Inner West residents, are you storm ready?
When it comes to extreme weather events (such as storms) in Queensland, it’s not so much a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’.
So, the more prepared we are, the faster we’ll bounce back.
In preparation for this storm season, the Premier of Queensland officially launched the start of ‘Get Storm Ready’ week campaign.
The campaign runs for the period of October 8 to 14.
It also coincided with the launch of the Bureau of Meteorology’s Cyclone and Severe Weather Outlook.
To assist with getting storm ready, please find below valuable links to Queensland Government web sites containing advice, guidance and resources such as;
Local events and activities
Plan your emergency kit
What’s your ‘WHAT-IF plan’
Prepare your home
Cyclone recovery.
You can visit the main website here or follow the Facebook page here.
Police are urging and encouraging their Inner West residents to ‘Get Storm Ready’ and not to wait until it’s too late, because you can never be too prepared for an
Police join new campaign to curb Ice
Police joined Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to launch a new campaign as part of an Ice Strategy in Queensland. There are two targets of the campaign: cutting supply and treating those who need help.
The Premier said police efforts will be matched with a new Ice Help campaign to treat those addicted to the drug.
“We often hear of people being lost to Ice, that there is no remedy or return from this drug,” the Premier said.
“We want all Queenslanders to know it is possible to recover and lead a productive life.”
The campaign features six former addicts and their families who tell their stories not just of how they fell into the grip of the drug but how they got out if it. A helpline 1800 177 833 and new 24/7 Ice Help website give more support.
Police Minister Mark Ryan said specialist police are already hitting drug labs and dealer networks.
“The drug and
Robbery, Woolloongabba
Detectives are investigating following a robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle incident in Woolloongabba this morning.
Around 2.15am a 37-year-old man was driving a 2011 Toyota Corolla along Ipswich Road when a vehicle stopped behind his car at a red light on Hawthorne Street.
A male passenger and driver exited the vehicle and approached the victim’s door.
The pair then threatened the driver before dragging him from the car and fleeing the scene in both vehicles.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
The stolen vehicle is described as a white 2011 Toyota Corolla with Queensland registration 506 XTO.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or dash cam vision from the Woolloongabba areas between 2am and 2.30am 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
Attempted robbery, Norman Park
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the alleged attempted robbery of a man at Norman Park yesterday afternoon.
Around 5.10pm, it will be alleged a man entered a Hyundai sedan that was stopped at the intersection of Bennetts Road and Wynnum Road.
He then is alleged to have attempted to steal the car threatening the male driver and sole occupant.
The male owner of the vehicle was able to drive away and contact police. He was not physically injured.
Officers arrived a short time later and arrested the man after a brief struggle before he was taken to hospital.
A 40-year-old Balmoral man has been charged with attempted robbery and assault police.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
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
Robbery with violence, Calamvale
Detectives are investigating after a man and woman were assaulted and robbed at Calamvale earlier tonight.
Around 7.45pm two men attended a Perkins Street residence to purchase a laptop and mobile phone from the occupants.
Once inside the two men have physically assaulted a 27-year-old man.
The second occupant, a 28-year-old woman, locked herself in an upstairs bathroom until one of the attackers broke down the door before threatening her with a firearm.
The two men then attempted to steal a number of items from the residence before fleeing prior to police arriving.
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: QP1801857917