Police have charged two men following an alleged robbery with violence in St Lucia last night.
Initial investigations indicate at around 10pm a man was sitting in his car on Herschel Street in the Brisbane CBD when another car collided with his vehicle.
The man followed the car to Dell Street in St Lucia where it had crashed into a tree. Two occupants of the car then assaulted the man, stealing his vehicle and fleeing the scene.
The 25-year-old man was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
On Friday, May 19th, police located a man in Indooroopilly after he had allegedly stolen a set of keys from a house. Police located the stolen Black BMW in a nearby street. Police located another man in Fortitude Valley a short time later.
A 32-year-old Spring Hill man and a 22-year-old Currumbin man have been both charged with one count of armed robbery and dangerous operation
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Public assistance and vigilance results in the rapid apprehension of burglary offenders, Mitchelton
Police from Ferny Grove Station would like to thank the public for their vigilance and assistance in the apprehension of offenders involved in theft of property from dwellings in Mitchelton on the afternoon of Thursday, May 11.
The offenders were observed to enter differing addresses in Mitchelton by a member of the public who contacted police. Police were able to provide a rapid response and apprehended the offenders.
A total of five offenders were located with property, including personal belongings, money, mobile phone and other electrical devices.
The detailed information supplied and vigilance of the public has assisted in the rapid apprehension of these offenders who are to appear before the courts at a later date.
Ferny Grove Police would like to thank you for your assistance.
“BE ALERT” – Report suspicious activity.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Robbery with violence, St Lucia
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery with violence in St Lucia overnight.
Initial investigations indicate at around 10pm a man was sitting in his car on Herschel Street in the Brisbane CBD when another car collided with his vehicle.
The man followed the car to Dell Street in St Lucia where it had crashed into a tree. Two occupants of the car then assaulted the man, stealing his vehicle and fleeing the scene.
The 25-year-old man was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The two men are described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in their 20s with brown hair and were last seen wearing dark-coloured hooded jumpers.
The stolen vehicle is a black 2013 BMW Z4 (similar to pictured), with Queensland registration 704-XBP and was last seen driving along Boomerang Street in St Lucia.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online
Crime alert: Annie Street, Auchenflower
Police are seeking witnesses or information about a break and enter offence that occurred in Annie Street, Auchenflower between May 16 at about 11pm and May 17 at 5.30am. Residents were home at the time of the offence.
Offenders used an unknown implement to force open a glass sliding door to a detached studio where they searched the premises. They then gained entry to an upper level area where they again forced entry through a glass kitchen door. Property stolen included handbags, cash, banking cards, driver’s licence and glasses plus the keys to a vehicle.
Offenders then stolen the resident’s vehicle being a white VW Golf Hatchback bearing Queenslandd registration plates 909VIN.
Some of the stolen property was later located at Rochedale near the site of another burglary offence.
Anyone with CCTV footage in the Annie Street, Auchenflower area are asked to contact local police. Anyone with information is encourage to speak with police.
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Is it Spiderman?
No, it is not the movies, this is real life.
Police are appealing to residents to lock doors leading to balconies following an increase in break and enters in Grimes and Ridley Streets, Auchenflower.
Between May 14 and 15, offenders have climbed up onto the balconies of unit complexes entered stealing property.
Property stolen included cash and credit cards which were later located in a wheelie bin nearby.
Offenders made attempts to gain entry to another set of balcony doors on the second-story without success.
Help police stop this ‘Spiderman’ style offence by being vigilant with home security. Lock doors and windows to balconies even when you are at home.
Lock it, check it, don’t regret it.
Anyone with CCTV that could assist investigations are asked to contact their local 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
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: magical car spotted
On a recent early Sunday morning, police were “near, far, in their motor car” when they stumbled upon a vehicle stopped at a set of lights in Kelvin Grove.
This car was different from the rest, very different. It was in fact a 104 year old Rolls Royce making it’s Sunday pilgrimage from the Gold Coast to Maleny.
Sergeant Roger O’Malia ready to push if required
Just making some adjustments
Winding up the ‘old girl’
Police stopped to assist and diverted traffic around the old machine which was in impeccable condition.
The driver was able to get the car re-started in no time and police waved goodbye as the piece of motoring history disappeared into the distance.
Ding, ding! Road safety messages delivered
A number of free bicycle bells were give to cyclistist who stopped to have a chat with us this morning.
This morning Senior Constable Paul Bagnall and I set up shop on Mount Coot-tha to talk all things road safety, what we do in the Road Policing Unit role and the more typical complaints which necessitate a policing response.
As a member of the Indooroopilly Road Policing Unit it is our responsibility for road safety and education in the Mount Coot-tha, Mount Nebo and Mount Glorious areas. We also are the ones who receive and investigate complaints regarding road users in areas such as those listed.
It is our hope that by engaging with cyclists and motorist like we did this morning, we can all get a greater appreciation of other road user’s perspectives.
We are ecstatic with the response from road users on Mount Coot-tha this morning. We were able to chat with numerous
Emergency services unite for Samford Expo
On Sunday April 7, local families converged on the Samford Emergency Services Expo at John Scott Park, Samford Village to meet some of the wonderful men and women who serve the community.
The latest disaster response equipment was in action that day, including a simulation kitchen fire and a car accident simulation.
People were able to listen and learn from their experience about how you can best prepare and plan for disasters to improve your resilience and that of your neighbours.
Kids and their parents had the opportunity to get up close to the police all-terrain vehicle (ATV), police boat, the Mounted Police and Mobile Police Facility.
An appearance from Senior Constable Clancy Koala was very special too!
We’d wheelie like to see you at Mt Coot-tha
This week is Bike Week and officers from the Indooroopilly Road Policing Unit and the Inner West Crime Prevention Unit will be setting up a police information stall tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10 from 5.30am to 8am, with education material on road safety.
Police are encouraging all motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to stop and have a chat to help raise awareness of road safety.
Police also hope to speak to cyclists that ride in the area and have a number of free bicycle bells to give to any cyclist who doesn’t have one on their bike.
This is where police will be located (red arrow). Police will help direct motorists to park in a safe spot nearby.
For more information on Bike Week visit bikeweekqld.com.au.
Now that’s a pain in the Pullenvale
Acreage homes in Milbrook Drive, Pullenvale were targeted on Friday, May 5 during the daytime by offenders who broke into the homes and stole property, including a quantity of jewellery.
One home had louvres removed by offenders and the other had a hole cut in the screen of the kitchen window enabling offenders to gain entry. The homes were unoccupied at the time of the offences.
Police are appealing to anyone in the area who may have CCTV at their homes to review their footage and contact police if they notice any suspicious activity that may assist with investigations. Anyone who noticed anything suspicious should contact police with information.
Police are reminding residents to lock their doors and windows even when at home to help prevent crime. Report suspicious activity immediately. Security screens, alarm systems, CCTV systems, a dog and vigilant neighbours are just some strategies to help combat crime in your local area.
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