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August 2014

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Attempted armed robbery, Upper Coomera

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News30/08/2014Leave a comment

Gold Coast police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a man that occurred last night in Upper Coomera. Initial investigations indicate that around 7.20pm a man was walking along a bush track between Reserve Road and Runway Drive when he was struck on the head with a wooden object, rendering him unconscious for a […]

Fatal traffic crash, Baralaba

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News29/08/2014Leave a comment

A 72-year-old Moura man has died following a fatal traffic crash at Baralaba this afternoon. Initial information indicates around 1.20pm the man was driving a van on Baralaba Theodore Road when it crashed into a grader, believed to be completing road works in the area. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Forensic […]

Police officer assaulted, South Brisbane

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News29/08/2014Leave a comment

A 22-year-old man has been charged following a violent incident in South Brisbane where a police officer was assaulted. At around 9.00am police responded to reports of a man allegedly causing a disturbance in Browning Street. It will be alleged when police arrived a man rushed at a female police officer knocking her into the […]

Suspicious fire, Mackay

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News29/08/2014Leave a comment

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Mackay early this morning. Around 5.40am this morning police were called to a report of a fire at a farm shed on Hills Road, TeKowai. Police and emergency services attended the address and found two external fuel tanks alight. The fire was extinguished and no buildings […]

Sudden death, Robina

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News29/08/2014Leave a comment

Police are preparing a report for the Coroner after a man’s body was located at Robina yesterday afternoon. The discovery was made around 5.30pm in a reserve area off Robina Town Centre Drive. The deceased is yet to be formally identified. At this time the death is not believed to be suspicious. Police are also […]

Building fire, Andergrove

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News29/08/2014Leave a comment

Mackay Police are investigating a fire which caused significant damage to several businesses within a shopping complex at Andergrove this morning. Police responded to reports of a blaze at the Oak Street complex just after 1am. Four businesses including a vet clinic, a newsagency and two take-away stores were severely damaged. Several animals had to […]

Serious assault police, Brisbane City

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News29/08/2014Leave a comment

Two women have been charged after police officers and a security guard were assaulted during an incident in Brisbane City last night. It will be alleged around 11pm the women were being evicted from a licensed premises on Edward Street when a security guard was assaulted. Police attended the scene and when an officer attempted […]

Police concerned by the number of break and enters into cars – Gold Coast

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News28/08/2014Leave a comment

Police are concerned by the number of unlawful entries into motor vehicles on the Gold Coast over the past month. The most disappointing aspect of the thefts for police is that valuables, in particular wallets and handbags are being left in cars making them easy targets for thieves. Thieves are taking the opportunity to steal […]

Missing man, Mount Isa

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News28/08/2014Leave a comment

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a missing man from Mount Isa. The man, 62, was last seen at an address on Short Street, Pioneer around 8pm on August 25 and hasn’t been seen since. He is described as being around Caucasian in appearance, around 180cms tall with a slim build an, short grey […]

Update – appeal for information, suspicious death, Gatton

Queensland Police ServiceBy Australian Crime News28/08/2014Leave a comment

Police investigations into the suspicious death of a man in the Gatton area in August 2012 have received new information. The investigation commenced after police located the body of 25-year-old Shui Ki Chan around 10am on August 23, 2012 at the side of the Warrego Highway adjacent to the University of Queensland, Gatton Campus. Following […]

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