Residents of a unit complex in Radnor Street, Indooroopilly were targeted on Friday, May 5 in the afternoon and early evening by opportunistic thieves who entered two units through open garage doors then entered the unit via a closed but unlocked internal door.
Offenders stole valuables from the two units including a computer, alcohol, vehicle keys, clothing, mobile phone and a black Hyundai Tucson vehicle bearing Queensland registration plates 846LQW. The vehicle is still outstanding and members of the community who sight the vehicle or who have information about this vehicle are asked to contact police immediately.
Police are reminding members of the community to close and lock garage doors even when they are at home to prevent these type of offences. Thieves are opportunistic in most cases and open and unlocked doors make offending easy.
Help police by closing the door on crime.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information
Category: Latest Queensland Police News – West Brisbane
Crime alert: ‘Posing’ as tradies in hi-vis clothing
Police in Brisbane West areas have been receiving reports from of the community about a number of incidences where suspicious people seem to be ‘casing’ houses. It has been reported they are doing so under the guise of being a tradesman wearing hi-visibility clothing including hi-vis vests.
Some offenders pose as tradesmen to avoid detection as they can often be mistaken to be on the premises or in a yard legitimately. Offenders of this nature may even have a utility vehicle to appear more authentic.
If you see something suspicious report it immediately. If you see someone in your yard or hanging around the front of your home wearing hi-visibility clothing and they are not supposed to be there or they are otherwise hanging around and don’t seem to be in the area legitimately, police urge members of the community to report it to police immediately.
Once reported, police will attend and confirm whether the person is
No excuse for elder abuse
Like domestic violence, elder abuse is a topic that people don’t generally like to talk about. Basically they do not want to believe it happens in their community. Sadly, elder abuse does happen in our community, often occurring behind closed doors leaving elderly people vulnerable and often unable or unwilling to take any action to stop it.
There are signs that could indicate whether someone is experiencing elder abuse. Signs can include changes in the behaviour of a friend, carer or family member who may be committing the abuse.
Often people offending against an elderly person may use excuses for their behaviour including “it’s going to be my money anyway” also known as impatience inheritance or “I lost my job so I need the money”.
Listen out for the excuses made by people committing elder abuse and report it if you believe it to be occurring.
Signs to look for in the elderly include being withdrawn, sad, changes in their behaviour and demeanour,
Not now, not ever: Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
With May now upon us it is time again when the Queensland Police Service joins the community to mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and to send a clear message that violence of this sort will not be tolerated.
It is also a time to reflect on and remember those who have lost their lives through domestic and family violence (DFV) and to pledge to play a part in engendering a community where violence is not accepted.
Whilst it is special to focus on domestic violence in May each year, let’s treat every month as DFV Prevention Month. The issue is one of significant impact in our community.
Brisbane West police are reminding members of the community to be the eyes and ears of the community in helping to stop domestic and family violence. By reporting incidences of domestic and family violence, police can then support families to
A costly ‘pop’ to the shops, Keperra
An unsuspecting driver and their passenger left their vehicle unattended and unlocked to ‘pop’ quickly into the shops at the corner of Samford and Settlement Road, Keperra for less than 5 minutes on Tuesday, May 2.
During this time the vehicle was targeted by thieves who stole items including a laptop computer, bag, passport, banking dongles, identification documents, hard drives and USBs, a mobile phone SIM card, glasses and an amount of money in coin.
This visit to the shops has no doubt proven to be very inconvenient and costly for the owner of the property who will now have to cancel and replace cards and passports, and the other items stolen.
Police are reminding vehicle owners to lock their vehicle whilst popping into the shops otherwise a simple trip to the shops could potentially see your vehicle targeted.
Remember –
A locked vehicle is less tempting for an opportunistic thief; and
Reduce the reward for offenders
Upper level unit targeted, Bardon
A unit in Arabella Court, Bardon was targeted in the early hours of the morning on May 3, when offenders entered the residence by climbing onto a second level balcony and gaining entry through an unlocked and partially open sliding glass door.
Property items have been stolen from within the unit including keys to a black Toyota Landcruiser 4WD with Queensland registration 764REK, which was also stolen.
Police are calling on public assistance to help identify those involved in this offence and to locate the stolen vehicle.
This offence highlights the need to secure your premises at all times, even if you live on levels above the ground floor.
Offenders are generally opportunistic and by securing doors and windows residents can help to deter offenders and prevent crime.
Police are reminding residents of unit complexes and multi-level homes of the importance of locking doors and windows including those on upper levels, whether at home or away, in order to avoid these types
Sneaky offenders: Lock it, check it, don’t regret it
In recent weeks police have noticed a number of ‘sneak’ break and enters of homes in the Inner West Patrol Group area of Brisbane. Suburbs affected include Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Mitchelton, Toowong, Fig Tree Pocket and some other surrounding suburbs.
‘Sneak’ offences occur when the residents are at home and offenders gain easy entry to the home by slipping in and out of the house quickly stealing valuables they see within easy reach. In most instances offenders enter the home through an unlocked door, window or open garage door.
Offences have been are occurring through the day and night including into the early hours of the morning. Offenders often target wallets, handbags, cash, small jewellery items, portable electronic devices such as mobile phones and car keys.
Some residents have reported that their vehicle have been stolen using the keys stolen from inside their home.
Security screens on windows and doors are a good deterrent and
Commissioner Stewart responds to media reporting on the Queensland Audit Office report
I want to take this opportunity to clarify a few issues arising from the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) performance audit on criminal justice data.
It has been reported in some media outlets today that the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has been ‘fudging’ or ‘rorting’ crime statistics and that there is a culture of ‘cover-ups’.
I want to be very clear – nothing could be further from the truth.
A thorough reading of the report spells out that the QAO found no corrupt behaviour, systemic or otherwise, during its audit of our crime data.
Yes – the audit found several deficiencies but they are procedural and process anomalies linked directly to the complexity of the environment our officers work in every day. An environment that is rapidly changing.
I am not trying to downplay these issues, but would merely like to put this into context.
And, I am not sugar-coating the issue – there are clearly things
The “can you hear me?” phone scam
Like every one else – I read the news. The “can you hear me?” phone scam has reportedly been prolific in the United States and the United Kingdom since very early in 2017.
Weeks ago I was interested to read that the phone scam had hit Australia’s shores.
I just had lunch with one of the Mackay police station’s Volunteer in Policing who received a “Can you hear me?” phone call at their home number on Monday April 24!!
What do you need to know? Victims receive an unsolicited phone call (business or home number) … after you answer, the scammer will simply say “Can you hear me?” several times. Most people say “yes”.
The scammer then ends the call. It is believed that the scammer is recording your “yes” response and that this recording is being used to authorise payments or charges – in your name!!! Good luck disputing or contesting the payment or charge
Police close major cocaine and ice operation, Brisbane
The Queensland Police Service in partnership with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) have today closed a joint operation targeting a network involved in the sale and distribution of cocaine and ice across Brisbane.
Operation Oscar Decimal commenced in February 2016 and culminated with the execution of 11 search warrants on a number of Brisbane residential and business addresses this morning, including a Toowong restaurant.
The search warrants resulted in the arrest of several people on drug related matters, including a 40-year-old Fig Tree Pocket man for trafficking cocaine.
While enquiries remain ongoing, four people have been arrested this morning on 30 serious drug related charges. Police have also seized drugs valued at $750,000.
Investigators are currently working with officers from the Crime and Corruption Commission with respect to commencement of proceeds of crime action.
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