On behalf of the Officer in Charge of Indooroopilly Police Station, Senior Sergeant Shane Hancock and his staff, Indooroopilly Police would like to thank our fellow emergency service colleagues and the general public for their kind, generous donations and words of support in response to the tragic death of Senior Constable Brett Forte.
Police are truly humbled by your approach, words and gestures.
All monies received will go directly to Brett’s family.
Category: Latest Queensland Police News – West Brisbane
Road conditions can change dramatically
Inner West Patrol group are appealing for all road users, especially motorcyclists, to slow down and drive to the ever changing conditions.
Motorcycle riders are urged to be aware of the changing road conditions and to take extra care when operating their motorcycle as winter can bring high winds and the road surface can become slippery due to morning and evening dew and sun light fades quicker.
Road conditions can change from corner to corner.
There have been reports of single vehicle accidents earlier on Sunday morning on Mount Glorious Road.
Please be aware as road conditions can change dramatically.
Mt Zero campaign opens discussions with road users about safer road practices
Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are conducting the Mt Zero campaign this weekend. It all started up at Mt Coot-tha on Saturday morning with police spreading road safety messages to road users that meet there.
Avid riders assisting in the Mt Zero campaign
This morning, officers also attended Mt Glorious and Mt Nebo areas to speak with local residents, motorcycle riders and cyclists about sharing the road safely.
Mt Zero is a campaign created to raise awareness of the dangers of Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious Roads. Common causal factors contributing to accidents on these roads were speed, lack of rider experience, rider error, motorcycle visibility and collision with other vehicles.
Police will continue to remind all road users on the dangers of the mountain roads they are about to experience. The aim of the campaign is to reduce accidents and fatalities on these mountain roads.
Riders at Mt Coot-tha demonstrating the 1 metre rule between
Update: Armed robbery, Chermside
Police have released further images of a man that may be able to assist in the investigation of a convenience store was robbery at Chermside on May 22.
At 11.10pm two men entered the Gympie Road store and threatened the male attendant with an axe and a fence paling. The men demanded money and left the store with a sum of cash. They were last seen heading toward Henry Street, Chermside.
The man pictured is driving a stolen 2014 blue Ford Focus. Detectives are appealing for anyone who has further information in relation to this matter to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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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.
Suspicious behaviour on Ferny Grove bound train
Police of the Inner West Child Protection Unit are investigating a recent incident of suspicious behaviour which occurred on Thursday the 15th of May 2017, at approximately 5:50pm on a Ferny Grove bound train.
Police believe that the person pictured in the image may be able to assist and are urging anyone who believes they may know the person to contact police.
Note: Do not approach anyone you believe is displayed in these images.
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.
Stop crime: self-serve style
Click on the image to download the household security checklist (PDF).
Ever wanted to get active in your neighbourhood to help stop crime?
It is an unfortunate fact that homes in suburbs that form part of our Inner West Policing Patrol Group including suburbs covered by the Indooroopilly, The Gap and Ferny Grove police stations, have experienced a steady number of break and enter offences in recent times.
Some of these offences were opportunistic with offenders gaining entry through unlocked doors and windows whilst other offences have been forcing entry to homes to steal property and in some cases stealing motor vehicles also.
By taking the self-serve security check you can make a difference. Use the enclosed Household Security Checklist here to conduct your own security check.
By making small changes to your security habits and by talking to your family and friends and telling them to make changes, then you can help to reduce and even stop crime in your suburb.
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Ferny Grove police targeting traffic and property offenders
Police of Ferny Grove Station are completing an ongoing operation “Papa Advance” to target traffic and property offenders within the district.
This operation has identified traffic offences to include unlicensed drivers and unregistered vehicles. Police had also locate a stolen vehicle and an offender with break and enter tools. All offenders have been charged in relation to these offences:
A 22-year-old man has been charged with one count each of burglary and commit indictable offence, and receive tainted property. He is to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on May 23.
A 39-year-old man has been charged with one count each of trespass and possess by night instruments of house breaking. He is to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 2.
A 44-year-old man has been charged with driving of motor vehicle without a drivers licence. He is to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 8.
Operation Papa Advance will continue
Be safe, feel safe, live safe
It is always good to refresh our own personal safety and to consider strategies that we could use if we feel unsafe when out and about.
Safer Living is a Queensland Police Service crime prevention program offering tips and strategies to consider to help people plan their own personal safety plan.
If you are interested in finding out more please contact local police and ask speak to a Crime Prevention officer.
Be safe, feel safe, live safe.
Click on the image to download the Safer Living booklet (PDF).
Inappropriate behaviour towards females, Brisbane North
Police are investigating a series of common assaults and inappropriate behaviour towards females whilst travelling on public transport networks by a 23-year-old man within the Mitchelton, Grovely and Keperra areas. Police are urging anyone who believes they may have been a victim or a witness to a similar offence 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.
Serious traffic crash, Taringa
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic crash in Taringa overnight.
At around 7:30pm emergency services were called to Swann Road, near the intersection of Moggill Road, following reports a woman had been hit by a car.
Preliminary investigations indicate a car struck a woman, knocking her onto the railway tracks below.
Police officers arrived and commenced CPR on the woman until other emergency services arrived.
A 19-year-old woman from Redlynch was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
The 20-year-old female driver of the vehicle was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital as a precaution.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident or who may have dash cam footage of the area (pictured) to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online