Category: Latest Queensland Police News – West Brisbane

Break and enter dwellings: The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group was 12.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Brookfield 
Boyd Terrace
Unknown
Smashed rear bedroom window
Jewellery

05/10/2017
to
09/10/2017

Toowong  
Coronation Drive
Day

SNEAK BREAK
Open front door
Cards and phone
12/10/2017

Indooroopilly
Volga Crescent
Night

SNEAK BREAK
Attempted forced entry to rear French doors
Nil
09/10/2017

Indooroopilly
Russell Terrace
Unknown
Rear sliding door forced
Cash, camera

11/10/2017
to
13/10/2017

Gaythorne
Grays Road
Unknown
Unknown means
Battery jump starter

26/09/2017
to
10/10/2017

Ashgrove
Tennis Avenue
Day
Force entry to upper window after utilising a ladder
Cash
11/10/2017

Ashgrove
Tennis Avenue
Day
Possibly via lower level side window
Camera, jewellery
11/10/2017

Everton Park  
Hornby Street
Day
Unknown means
Nil
12/10/2017

Everton Park
Stromlo Street
Day

SNEAK BREAK
Rear laundry door
Cash
12/10/2017

Chapel Hill    
Burbong Street
Unknown
Rear door to lower level accessed by unknown means
Cash

12/10/2017
 

Chapel Hill
Geewan Place
Night
Removed screen to side window of garage
Unknown
14/10/2017

Brookfield
Brookfield Road
Unknown
Rear door accessed by unknown means
Jewellery

14/10/2017
to
15/10/2017

 
Steal from motor vehicles: The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles which occurred was seven.

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

Taringa
Swann Road
Unknown
Underground carpark
Registration plates
08/10/2017 to 09/10/2017

Ashgrove
Davis Road
Day
Residential Carpark
Handbag, containing cash, cards, personal documents, prescription medicine, mobile phone
09/10/2017

Toowong   
High Street
Night
Underground residential unit carpark
Wallet, cash, cards

09/10/2017 to
10/10/2017

Auchenflower     
Ridley Street
Night
Residential garage
Cash, bicycle

10/10/2017
to
11/10/2017

Ashgrove
Holmesbrook Street
Unknown
Street
Registration plates

07/10/2017 to
10/10/2017
 

Gaythorne  
Lucy

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North Brisbane District overall crime statistics
North Brisbane District Officer Chief Superintendent Brent Carter today welcomed the release of the Queensland Police Service’s Statistical Review which demonstrated a reduction in break and enters to shops, arson and liquor offences across the district.
The Statistical Review represents a comprehensive insight into the level and nature of crime reported for each police district throughout Queensland.
The overall crime rate across the North Brisbane District from 2015/16 to 2016/17 increased by 4.1 percent to 66,066 offences.
Over the 10 year period from 2007/08 to 2016/17, North Brisbane District recorded a decrease in the rate of offences against the person and against property.
“The overall crime rate of offences against the person over the past 10 years decreased by 21.5 percent and offences against property decreased by 18.5 percent,” Chief Superintendent Carter said.
In 2016/17, unlawful use of motor vehicles increased by 25.9 percent, unlawful entry into houses increased by 26.2

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Break and enter to dwellings: The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group was seven.

Suburb
Street
Time
Entry Method

Property
Stolen
Date

Figtree Pocket
Botticelli Street
Day

ATTEMPTED BREAK
Flyscreens removed and attempt to climb through insecure window, detoured by alarm
Nil
02/10/2017

Indooroopilly  

Carnoustie Court
 
Day
ATTEMPTED BREAK Attempted entry to rear and side windows
Nil
02/10/2017

 
Dennis Street
Day
Entry gained possibly through insecure side gate
Nil
04/10/2017

Kenmore
Melinda Street
Night

ATTEMPTED BREAK
Lower ground floor window jimmied
Nil
02/10/2017

Toowong
Wool Street
Night

SNEAK BREAK
Insecure front security screen door
2017 White Honda Civic, handbag, mobile phone
04/10/2017

Mitchelton   
Coorong Street
Day

SNEAK BREAK
Unknown method of entry
2010 Blue Mitsubishi Lancer, jewellery, keys, computer, components

04/10/2017
 

Brookfield
Kensington Circuit
Night

SNEAK BREAK
Open garage door
Laptop, keys, handbag, purse, cards keys, personal docs

05/10/2017
to
06/10/2017
 

 
Steal from premise: The total number of steal from premises (businesses, schools, garages, etc) was one.

Suburb
Street
Time
Type
Date

St Lucia
Macquarie Street
Unknown

SNEAK BREAK
Attempted forced entry to residential lower carpark
08/10/2017

 
Steal from motor vehicles: The total number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles which occurred was seven.

Suburb
Street
Time
Location
Property Stolen
Date

The Gap  
Bernarra Street
Night
Street
Registration plates
30/09/2017 to 01/10/2017

Ferny Grove    
Hogarth Road
Day
Carpark
Workbag containing, wallet, keys, mobile phone, IPAD and

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A 32-year-old Constable from Road Policing Command has been dismissed from the Queensland Police Service following the finalisation of an internal investigation.
The officer was convicted in the Roma District Court on November 24, 2016 on one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.
The court sentenced the officer to two years imprisonment, wholly suspended.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm
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

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Police are investigating a robbery incident at a sports club yesterday evening at Ferny Grove (October 7).
Initial investigations indicate about 11.20pm on Samford Road, a woman jumped the bar and entered the office area, grabbing a quantity of cash.
Staff attempted to prevent the woman from leaving, when she produced what is believed to be a knife and threatened to stab the staff members.
The woman then fled the scene with a quantity of cash.
No one was injured during the incident.
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.

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Detectives from the Synthetic Drug Operations Unit, State Crime Command have charged three men following the closure of Operation Oscar Cobble.
In November 2016 the operation commenced after the alleged importation of precursor chemicals used to produce Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA).
On October 3, 2017 police executed a series of search warrants in the Brisbane and North Ipswich areas resulting in the location of an active illicit drug laboratory, dangerous drugs and sufficient precursor chemicals to produce over 38kg of MDA worth an estimated street value of $8.7 million.
Detective Superintendent Jon Wacker of the Drug and Serious Crime Group, State Crime Command stated this was a well-established criminal syndicate with the capability and resources to produce commercial quantities of the dangerous drug MDA.
“Locating and shutting down such an extensive drug production syndicate will have a significant impact on the availability of MDA in Queensland”.
A 29-year-old North Ipswich man has been charged with a number

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Detectives investigating the serious assault of a man at Petrie Terrace this morning have established an investigation centre at City Station.
At around 4am officers were called to the intersection of Milton Road and Petrie Terrace following reports a man had been assaulted.
It is believed a verbal altercation occurred between two men who were crossing Milton Road, and a man in a vehicle which was travelling inbound on Milton Road. The car stopped and a man exited the vehicle assaulting one of the pedestrians.
Emergency services attended and transported the man, aged in his early 30s, to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition with stab wounds to his abdomen and back.
Police are appealing for the man and the woman, who was travelling with him, to come forward.
Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling on Milton Road between 3.30am and 4am and has further information or dashcam vision

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Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are warning the owners/users of bicycles that thieves are currently targeting bicycles in the Inner West suburbs.
The bicycles being targeted range from medium priced to high end racing and mountain bikes. Targeted locations have consisted of; open air carports, unlocked and open garages and bicycles affixed to bicycle racks on parked car (such as in shopping centres carparks).
In most case these thefts have occurred as a result of bicycles not being appropriately secured or locked away, which in turn, has made it so easy for the thieves to simply ride off with their bounty.
Police are recommending that bicycle owners/users use appropriate measures to secure their bicycles at all times, like:

Securing the bicycle with quality pad lock/chain,
Chaining it to a solid irremovable object,
Closing and locking garages/storage areas,
Placing a locking mechanism to a bike rack or simply removing the bicycle from the prying eyes of

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Come join in at your local Cops and Robbers park run Saturday 14 October, 2017.
The morning will help build community relationships and highlight police health and wellness.
Parkrun starts at 7am on Saturday, and usually takes no more than an hour to complete the 5 kilometers even for those who are a little less fit.
The park run is open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and people of every ability are encouraged to take part. From walkers or those taking their first steps in running to Olympians.
Local Acting Senior Sergeant Kelly Bright attends parkrun every Saturday.
LOCATIONS:

Sandgate parkrun
North Lakes parkrun
Warner parkrun
Petrie parkrun
Mitchelton parkrun
Bunyaville parkrun

The park runners love a dress up and if they choose to! Individual park runners can wear light-hearted themed robber outfits (think Hamburgler).
For further information please email Acting Senior Sergeant Kelly Bright by clicking here.

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Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are warning residents of Inner West suburbs, that within the past week, thieves have been targeting vehicles and stealing registration plates.
Reports indicate that targeted vehicles were parked in locations such as; residential driveways, carparks and on the street, with the plates being stolen during the night and day.
Stolen registration plates are then often fitted to other vehicles, in an attempt to avoid detection during offence/s or used in offences, such as fuel drive offs etc.
It takes only a few seconds for thieves to unscrew your number plates, which are held on with conventional screws.
Police are encouraging the public to replace their standard number plate screws with special anti theft ‘one way’ security screws which cannot be removed with conventional tools once fitted. The fitment of these screws have proven to be a strong deterrent to thieves.
The ‘one way screws’ can be obtained free of charge by contacting your helpful Crime Prevention

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