Three men have been airlifted off a vessel that had run aground on Trogolby Reef this morning. The vessel, a 15 meter steel trawler, ran aground on the reef this morning at around 2am which is around 80 nautical miles east of Mackay. The three, aged 20, 28 and 69, were airlifted off the vessel […]
Police are investigating after a man was assaulted and robbed at Redbank Plains last night. Around 10.40pm a man was walking along Mine Street when he was approached by four men. He was then assaulted by the men causing him to fall to the ground. During the assault the men made demands for money. After […]
Police are currently coordinating a rescue off the coast of Mackay after a vessel ran aground on Trogolby Reef. A 15 meter steel trawler ran aground on the reef this morning at around 2am which is around 80 nautical miles east of Mackay. The three men on board activated their EPIRB beacon and have been […]
Please be advised that a girl reported missing in Middle Park has been located safe and well earlier this morning. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.Report […]
Police have charged a man following an armed robber that occurred last night in Woree. Around 5.55pm, a man has entered a pharmacy on Toogood Road and police will allege he produced a syringe and a chisel and demanded medication. Pharmacy staff complied and the man has left the scene with a quantity of medication. […]
[The two men were located] Police and Corrective Service Officers are looking two prisoners who escaped from the low custody facility at Etna Creek. One is serving 6 years for armed robbery and other offences. Anyone who observes this individual is URGED NOT TO APPROACH. Anyone with information should contact Triple Zero (000) He is […]
From midday today, the roundabout on Scenic Highway at Statue Bay, Yeppoon will close until further notice. Detours will be in place from Claytons Road onto Mulumbin Road. The closure is precautionary due to the weather forecast. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs […]
Police have charged a man following an armed robbery that occurred overnight in Garbutt. Around 7.50pm, a man has entered a bottle shop on Hugh Street and police will allege he has taken cartons of alcohol and fled without paying. Police will further allege he was chased by the attendant outside, and the man has […]
Police have charged two men after an assault and robbery at Oxley today. Initial information suggests around 1pm a man was observed to unlawfully enter a vehicle parked at the rear of a restaurant on Oxley Road, stealing some items from the car. The owner of the vehicle, a 37-year-old, confronted the man when she […]
Police have charged a 43-year-old man after a vehicle was intercepted at Karumba last night. It will be alleged the four-wheel-drive towing a boat was detected travelling at 179km/hour in a 100km/hour speed zone on Karumba Development Road just before 6pm. It will further be alleged when attempting to stop for police, the driver lost control, causing […]