A marine vessel reported missing in the Torres Strait area overnight has been located. Yesterday morning the vessel left Old Mapoon for Seisia, in the Bamaga Division. At around 11.40pm last night it was reported that they had still not reached their destination. An air, sea and land search commenced, and the vessel was located […]
Police have charged a man and a boy in relation to the break and enter of a residence at Surfers Paradise in the early hours of this morning. It is alleged that around 1am, police were conducting proactive patrols when they observed two males acting suspiciously in Norfolk Avenue. When police went to investigate, the […]
Police are investigating the arson of a vehicle that occurred overnight outside a Hall Street address in Wandal. At around 12.20am residents were alerted to the vehicle on fire. Initial investigations indicate that the offender/s used petrol to start the fire. No one was physically injured and investigations are continuing. Police would like to speak with anyone […]
A marine search is underway for six men in a vessel reported missing in the Torres Strait area. Yesterday morning the vessel left Old Mapoon for Seisa, in the Bamaga Division. At around 11.40pm last night it was reported that they had still not reached their destination. An air, sea and land search commenced at […]
A girl has been injured in a traffic incident in Dalysford near Gin Gin this afternoon. Initial information suggests at 3.20pm, a girl exited a bus on Settlement Road and made her way to the rear of the vehicle with the intention to cross the road when she was struck by a car. She […]
A man has been charged after police discovered weapons and drugs during Operation Limit at a Moura address this morning. Around 7am police executed a search warrant at a King Street house and located drugs, a hand gun and a rifle, a ballistic plate and a large quantity of ammunition. A 49-year-old local man has […]
Police investigating the disappearance of Robert Martinez and Chantal Barnett as part of Operation Lima Glitter are now treating the deaths as a double homicide. Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Moon, Officer in Charge of the Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch said police are urging members of the public with information relating to this case to come […]
Townsville police have charged a 15-year-old local boy with eight offences including dangerous driving, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and failing stop a motor vehicle after officers attempted to intercept an alleged stolen car at Townsville last night. Around 11.30pm police attended a petrol station located at the intersection of Nathan Street and Fulham […]
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Heritage Park overnight. At 8pm, two men entered the Bayliss Road business with one carrying a knife and the other believed to be carrying a firearm. They demanded cash and cigarettes from the three shop attendants. The pair proceeded to enter the rear of […]
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel in Jindalee which occurred yesterday. At 11am, two men entered the Sinnamon Road business wearing masks and carrying knives. The pair threatened patrons and staff before leaving the premises on foot with a sum of cash. A male staff member sustained a minor injury requiring first […]