Category: Latest Queensland Police News – West Brisbane

Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are warning the owners/users of bicycles that thieves are targeting bicycles in the Indooroopilly Division.
Over the period of May 1 to May 27, a total of 11 bicycles were stolen from the following suburbs located within the Indooroopilly Division:

Toowong: six stolen
Auchenflower: two stolen
St Lucia: one stolen
Indooroopilly: two stolen

Unlocked Bicycles are easy prey for thieves
The bicycles being targeted range from medium priced to high-end racing, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
Targeted locations have consisted of open air carports, residential unit block communal garages/storage cages, residential yards, and locked or open residential garages.

In some cases, these thefts have occurred as a result of bicycles not being appropriately secured or locked away, which in turn, has made it easy for the thieves to simply ride off with their bounty.

“Wow, how lucky! Another unlocked bicycle to steal.”
Police are recommending that bicycle owners/users use appropriate measures to secure their bicycles

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Break and Enter Dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was four.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Bardon      
Tipuana Place
Night

Attempted entry to front door
Sneak Break
Nil

May 20
 

Samford Valley
Woodglen Court
Late morning
Forced entry to front door
Nil
May 20

Arana Hills
Bunyaville Close
Late morning
Forced entry to front door
Cash, foreign currency, passports, jewellery box, jewellery, passports
May 20

Toowong
Gregory Street
Late evening

Climbed through unlocked side window
Sneak Break
Nil
May 23

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Toowong  
High Street
Between dates
Residential unit block garage

April 1
to
May 20

Toowong
Jephson Street
Between dates
Residential unit block garage
May 24

Auchenflower
Owen Lane
Between dates
Residential dwelling

April 2
to
May 19

Indooroopilly
Taringa Parade
Overnight
Residential dwelling
May 22

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

Everton Park  
Gordon Parade
Between dates

Residential Unit block Carpark
 
Motorcycle registration plate

May 17
to
May 18
 

Everton Park
Queens Road
Between dates
Unreported location
Front and rear number plates

May 16
to
May 18

Toowong
Dean Street
Afternoon
Suburban Street
Hand blower vacuum
May 20

Toowong
Victoria Street
Over

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A man has been charged by police following the alleged dangerous operation of a vehicle and an attempted robbery overnight.
At 6pm yesterday evening a man has attended an address on Bellbird Park, Inala where he has stolen a Toyota station wagon while the owner of the vehicle was unpacking the car.
The vehicle was later sighted by Polair travelling on the wrong side of Edinburgh Castle Road at Kedron with it’s lights off at 7.10pm.
The man continued to drive dangerously before parking the vehicle on Binowee Street, Aspley.
It will be alleged he alighted from the vehicle and attempted to steal another car, removing the driver of that vehicle with force.
A neighbour has come to the drivers aid and the pair have attempted to stop the man from driving away.
As a result, he has run back to the original stolen vehicle and driven at police who had now arrived at the scene.
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Police have declared a crime scene at a Bent Street residence in Cannon Hill around 9.30am following the sudden death of a 4-year-old child.
Investigations are continuing.
There is no further information available at this time.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001074834 within the online suspicious activity form.

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A 31-year-old man has been charged with an additional offence of attempted arson as investigations continue into a double homicide at Joyner continue.
The matter will be mentioned in Pine Rivers Magistrate Court on July 13 after the man appeared today for two counts of murder (domestic violence offence) and unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences.
Investigators continue to appeal for anyone who was in the vicinity of Todds and Gordon Crossing roads between 3pm and 6:30pm on Saturday, May 16, to come forward.
Anyone with information can attend a Command Post which will be established at Wright Reserve between 3pm and 6:30pm on Saturday, May 23.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number:

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Personal violence is significantly under reported to police with offenders targeting people who they perceive as vulnerable and less likely to resist.
With social spaces becoming increasingly busier around our communities and business precincts, police would like to remind members of the community to keep safe while out and about.
Whether it be using public transport or returning to the routine of daily commutes for work or personal related activities.
Also remember to follow the current COVID-19 guidelines and maintain physical distancing.
Crime Prevention team would like to share a few helpful tips for maintaining a healthy approach to personal safety, which may also further reduce the risks to becoming victim of crime in your community.
When out and about
There are a number of things you can do to appear confident in your surroundings:

Always exhibit strong and positive body language to appear self-assured
Be aware of your surroundings and alert to what is going on

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Detectives investigating the burglary of a Woolloongabba electronics retail store last year have released footage of two men they believe could assist them.
Around 2.50am, on Monday October 7, the pair gained entry to the Stanley Street East by smashing the front glass door.
They then unplug and remove a number of laptops on display before taking the till from the register containing a sum of cash.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1901949837 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Detectives are appealing for members of the public to come forward as they continue their investigation into the deaths of a man and woman at Joyner yesterday.
As part of Operation Sierra Tamarind, officers are asking motorists who were travelling between Joyner, the Gold Coast and Ku-ring-gai in New South Wales between Saturday evening and 6.30pm last night to contact police.
A man and woman, both aged 59, were located deceased at the Hazlemere Court home just before 2pm.
Investigators are appealing for information in relation to a white 2020 model RAV4 (similar to the one pictured) seen traveling from the Joyner property around 7pm on Saturday.
Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in or around Joyner, in particular on Lake Samsonvale, Forman Road, Forman Park, and Youngs Crossing Road is asked to contact police.
Initial inquiries indicate it then travelled towards the Gold Coast and was in Shillito Street Southport overnight of Saturday May

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Ferny Grove Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate the owner of the bracelet below, which was handed into the Ferny Grove Police Station as found property.
The bracelet was found on a bike path in the suburb of Arana Hills on May 14, by a responsible member of the public.
Is this your bracelet?
If you think you are the rightful owner, or know who the owner is, please contact the Ferny Grove Police Station Property Office during normal business hours (Monday to Friday) on (07) 3872 1548 and quote police reference number QP2001002785.
Proof of ownership will be required before the item is released.

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Break and enter dwelling
The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was one.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry method
Property stolen
Date

Keperra     
Elrose Street
 Afternoon
Sneak break – window to bedroom smashed
Nil

15/05/2020
 

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

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

Camp Mountain
Fletcher Close
Between dates
Residential dwelling

28/02/2020
to
14/05/2020

Ashgrove
Amarina Avenue
Overnight
Residential dwelling garage

14/05/2020
to
15/05/2020

Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly Road
Overnight
Business

15/05/2020
to
16/05/2020

Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly Road
Overnight
Business

15/05/2020
to
16/05/2020

Steal from motor vehicle
The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles this past week was three.

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property stolen
Date

Ashgrove
Aloomba Road
Night

Residential garage
Attempted entry  
Nil
15/05/2020

Ashgrove
Aloomba Road
Night

Residential carport
Attempted entry
Nil
15/05/2020

St Lucia
Upland Road
Between dates

Residential collage carpark
Unlocked vehicle
GPS and kite

15/05/2020
 

Motor vehicle theft
The total number of motor vehicle thefts this past week was two.

Suburb
Street
Time
Located suburb
Vehicle
Date

Mitchelton
Blaker Road
Between dates
Not located
2015 blue active scooter with registration A140Y

11/05/2020
to
18/05/2020

Upper Kedron
Flinders Street
Night
Attempted theft only
2011 grey Mazda 6 with registration 317RXQ
17/05/2020

Wilful damage
The total number of wilful damage offences this past week was five.

Suburb
Street
Property damaged
Date

Indooroopilly  
N/A
Train carriage interior damaged
13/05/2020

Indooroopilly
Stanford Road
Front bumper

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