Police from the Inner West Patrol Group wish to remind all road users that school speed enforcement zones will be back in operation with effect the morning of Monday October 8.
This will occur throughout Queensland with the resumption of the new school term.
Motorists and cyclist are further reminded the gazetted speed limits in all school zones is 40km/h from 7-9am in the morning, and from 2-4pm in the afternoon on school days.
Speed limits will be enforced
Police will be actively policing and enforcing speed limits and traffic offences in school zones.
We ask motorists to be vigilant whilst approaching, travelling through and exiting school zones.
Please keep our school zones safe and travel safely, no matter what time it is or where you are.
Drive responsibly, keep our children safe
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Category: Latest Queensland Police News – West Brisbane
Inner West crime wrap, September 24 – 30
Break and Enter Dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 13.
Offence locations:
Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method
Property Stolen
Date
Ashgrove
Panorama Street
Night
Unknown entry point
SNEAK BURGLARY
Unknown
24/09/2018
Bardon
Coolibah Street
Between times
Unknown entry point
SNEAK BURGLARY
Cash, cards, handbag, house/vehicle keys, 2015 white Toyota Corolla QLD Reg 884VUA
24/09/2018
Lugg Street
Morning
Rear door SNEAK BURGLARY
Nil
30/09/2018
Arthur Terrace
Between dates
Unlocked garage door
SNEAK BURGLARY
Cash, cards, carrybag, purse, backpack
29/09/2018
to
30/09/208
Enoggera
Wardell Street
Night
Side window forced
Television, jewellery
24/09/2018
Kenmore
Holdway Street
Between dates
Rear door forced
Nil
22/09/2018
to
24/09/2018
Wongable Street
Between dates
Rear window forced
Unknown
20/09/2018
to
24/09/2018
Gubberley Street
Between dates
Attempted forced entry to rear door
Nil
24/09/2018
to
26/09/2018
Brookfield
McConnell Crescent
Between times
Rear window
smashed
Jewellery
27/09/2018
Toowong
Augustus Street
Afternoon
Unknown point of entry
Cash
29/09/2018
Augustus Street
Afternoon
Forced entry to upper level door
Cash, jewellery
29/09/2018
Gaythorne
Wanimo Street
Afternoon
Attempted forced entry to front door
Nil
29/09/2018
Ludlow Street
Afternoon
Forced entry to front door
Foreign currency, jewellery
29/09/2018
Steal from Premises
The total number of ‘steal from premises’ (businesses, schools, garages, etc) this past week was 3.
Offence locations:
Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date
Enoggera
Wardell Street
Between dates
Business
23/09/2018 to 24/09/2018
Everton Park
Gordon Parade
Between dates
Residential Construction site
22/09/2018
to
24/09/2018
Ferny Hills
Amaroo
Between dates
Vacant residential property
17/09/2018
to
24/09/2018
Steal from Motor Vehicle
The total number of unlawful entries
Updated – Statement on Constable Peter McAulay condition
The Queensland Police Service has confirmed that Constable Peter McAulay will be moved from Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit to a specialised ward tomorrow after showing encouraging signs of improvement.
Peter is now listed as stable, however will require intensive treatment for critical injuries received at Booval last week.
Thank you very much to the community for your support and well wishes for Peter, his family, friends and colleagues.
At the moment, the focus of family, friends and colleagues is on Peter and his ongoing treatment, we ask that the media respect their privacy at this very difficult time.
Robbery with violence, Parkinson
Detectives investigating after a man and woman were threatened with a knife and their car stolen at Parkinson home this afternoon have released CCTV images of a man they believe can assist their inquiries.
Around 5.15pm a man jumped the back fence of an Albert Place residence before entering and confronting the occupants inside.
The man then armed himself with a knife before threatening the pair and demanding keys to a Toyota Corolla which he then fled in.
No one was injured during the incident.
The vehicle was located dumped an hour later in the carpark of a Browns Plains Road shopping centre at Browns Plains.
Initial investigations indicate the man was picked up by a yellow vehicle also believed to have been stolen and last seen travelling into Grand Plaza Drive.
As part of investigations to identify the man any members of the public who may have witnessed the incident are asked to contact police.
Detectives
Inner West police support Stand Tall for PTS Awareness Day
On Sunday September 30, Inner West Police along with other QPS members from the Bomb Squad, Forensic Unit, Police Dog Squad and Road Policing Unit attended and supported the Stand Tall For Post Traumatic (PTS) Awareness Day.
The event was held at the West’s Rugby Union Club Grounds at Toowong.
It was also supported by numerous units from the Australian Defence Force, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, Queensland Ambulance Service and other PTS support groups (such as PTSD Dogs Australia).
The aim of the day was to raise public awareness and support our brave men and women, (who are serving or have served) in our armed forces and emergency services, and are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorders.
The event provided members of the community the opportunity to speak personally to Defence and Emergency Service personnel, learn about the effects of PTS and show their support to those who are suffering from PTSD.
The community were also given the opportunity to check out first hand military hardware, police assets and capabilities
Police busy preparing for Riverfire 2018
Police are busy preparing to ensure one of Brisbane’s biggest events, Riverfire, is safe and secure for everyone heading out to watch the fireworks spectacle.
Superintendent Virginia Nelson, the Riverfire Commander, said that around half a million people were expected to line the riverbanks for the celebration.
“We are well-versed in planning and preparing for major events, and Riverfire is no exception,” Superintendent Nelson said.
“We will have extra police on patrol throughout the city, South Bank, Kangaroo Point and other vantage points across Brisbane.
“I am urging everyone coming into the city tomorrow to allow extra travel time, remembering that major road and bridge closures will come into effect from Saturday afternoon. Public transport will be your best option.
“Riverfire spectators should also drink responsibily and only within designated areas.
“Everyone heading to Southbank should be aware that it will be fenced off and drinking alcohol there is not permitted.
“Security will be conducting random bag
National Police Remembrance Day 2018
On Friday September 28, members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the community pause to remember the police officers who have lost their lives serving the public of Queensland and those officers who have fallen both on duty and off duty under other circumstances.
This significant day also recognises the unique nature of policing and the dangers that police face in their daily pursuits whilst serving and protecting our community.
National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD) holds particular significance in the Inner West Police District, as on this day we pause to remember the loss of Constable Brett Andrew Irwin 4020316, from the Ferny Grove Police Station, who was tragically killed in the line of duty at Keperra on July 18, 2007.
Constable Brett Andrew Irwin 4020316
National Police Remembrance Day is the most significant day in the QPS policing calendar and will commence with members of the QPS participating in the annual NPRD
Off-duty officer comes to aid of a couple during alleged violence assault at Amity Point
An off-duty police officer, hearing a violent disturbance, interrupted a man allegedly armed with a machete trying to break into an Amity Point residence yesterday.
Around 7.40pm a man and woman, both aged 59, were inside a Kawana Street home when they heard noises coming from their garage, which turned out to be a male neighbour allegedly armed with a machete.
As they were contacting police the man allegedly smashed glass louvers at the front of the house before hacking and eventually breaking a wooden entry door.
The pair fled to the bathroom, locking the door and barricading themselves inside.
The man, now inside the residence, allegedly began hacking at the bathroom door with the machete. At one point the blade went through a gap in the door striking the 59-year-old man in the head causing a laceration to his face.
An off-duty police officer who was in the nearby area heard the commotion and
Police support the 16th Sony Holiday Camp
Participants of the 2018 Sony Holiday Camp with their police visitors
Police from the Brisbane Dog Squad and Inner West Patrol Group had the privilege of attending and supporting the Marist College Ashgrove’s 16th Sony Holiday Camp on September 25.
The camp’s aim is to provide four days of fun for children between the ages of 5 and 15, with physical and intellectual disabilities, at no expense to the children’s parents.
The camp also provides parents, their siblings and primary carers with a break from caregiving.
The camp program is supported by volunteer Year 12 students from Marist College Ashgrove and Mount Alvernia College Kedron, who are responsible (along with qualified adult carers) for the care of these children 24 hours a day over the course of the camp.
The students quickly learn about the challenges and demands involved in caring for a child with special needs.
Not only do the students have an enriching experience,
Thieves targeting Inner West suburbs
Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are advising residents that thieves have within the past 7 days targeted residential dwellings, residential/communal garages and storage cages in the following Inner West suburbs:
Residential Dwellings
Ferny Grove: McGregor Way, Bunowen Street.
Everton Park: Warringah Street, Gordon Parade.
Toowong: Bent Street.
Ashgrove: Mclean Parade, McCormack Avenue, Moola Road, Panorama Street.
St Lucia: Boomerang Road.
Kenmore: Alkina Street, Holdway Street.
Enoggera: Wardell Street.
Bardon: Coolibah Street.
Ferny Hills: Amaroo Avenue.
Communal/Residential Garages/Storage Cages
Toowong: Landsborough Terrace.
St Lucia: Bellevue Terrace.
Ashgrove: Waterworks Road.
Everton Park: South Pine Road.
The thieves are mainly stealing laptops, wallets, handbags, jewellery, cash, game consoles, vehicles (cars and motorcycles), bicycles and tools from these locations.
Thieves are using such methods to enter residential dwellings as entering through unlocked doors (including garages) or forcing/smashing doors and windows.
Other methods being utilised to enter garages and storage cages include cutting or manipulating locks and padlocks.
At times, these are occurring while the residents are home, which are called