Police have charged a 37-year-old man following investigations into the armed robbery of a Morayfield supermarket that occurred on November 30. It will be alleged that around 5.30pm, a man armed with a handgun entered the Glenmay Court supermarket and threatened two female employees before fleeing the store with a sum of money. The 37-year-old […]
In the 30 days since tough new vehicle impoundment and road safety legislation came into effect, 4,849 incidents have been detected by police with 879 vehicles either impounded or had number plates confiscated. Queensland Police Service Commissioner Ian Stewart said police remained committed to making Queensland roads safer and reducing the road toll. “We applaud […]
Police are investigating after a man attempted to rob a service station at Woodridge last night. Around 9.55pm a man walked up to the locked doors of the Compton Road business and indicated he wanted to enter. The male attendant signaled for the man to remove a motorcycle helmet at which point the man produced […]
Police are investigating after a supermarket was robbed by a man at Morningside last night. Around 9.30pm a man entered the Thynne Road business armed with a handgun and demanded money from the male shop assistant. After receiving cash the man then ran from the store. No one was physically injured during the robbery. The […]
A man has been charged following an incident at Urraween yesterday afternoon. Around 4.15pm police were called to Urraween Road following reports that a man was allegedly damaging a vehicle with a machete. When police arrived they were directed by members of the public towards St Josephs Crescent where it will be alleged a man […]
Police have charged two men following investigations into the burglary of a residence in Bundaberg this morning. It will be alleged around 2.50am, two men entered the Kepnock Road residence before threatening an 87-year-old man with what appeared to be a firearm. The pair allegedly stole the man’s wallet and car keys before leaving the […]
A 25-year-old woman has been charged following the armed robbery of a convenience store at Leichhardt this afternoon. It will be alleged just after 4pm a woman entered the store on Toongarra Road before threatening a shop assistant with a syringe and demanding she open the till. The staff member refused her demands and the […]
A 74-year-old male cyclist has died as a result of injuries he sustained in a traffic crash at Scarborough last week. Just after 7pm on November 26, a four-wheel drive collided with a bicycle on Bird of Passage Parade. The male cyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital […]
UPDATE: media release edited to remove reference to vehicle details 4/12/2013 Police are investigating an incident in which a 33-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to her shoulder at a residence in Acacia Ridge this evening. Around 6pm police were called to the Agnes Street address following reports that a firearm had been discharged. The […]
Police wish to advise that the Cunningham Highway near Gap Creek Bridge will remain closed in both directions for an indefinite period. A large boulder has fallen to the road, blocking both lanes. Major delays are expected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or delay their travel until tomorrow.