Police have released a comfit of a man who may be able to assist police with their investigations into a number of recent armed robbery offences in the Bundaberg area. The man purchased a replica handgun at about 10.20am on Saturday February 8, 2014 from a costume and party hire business located on Takalvan Street, […]
Last night I had the privilege to drive out to Victoria Point to attend the Attitudinal Drivers Workshop. The workshop uses a variety of techniques to change the attitude and behaviour of motorists, with particular focus on young and inexperienced drivers. Commissioner Ian Stewart and A/Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating of the Road Policing Command were […]
A 36-year-old man is currently assisting police with enquiries following an incident at Hamilton this morning. Around 3.25am, police were conducting routine enquiries when they approached a man and woman walking on Rossiter Street, where the man fled from police on-foot. A short while late he was located at an address on Nudgee Road, where […]
Wynnum Road is expected to reopen to inbound traffic only around 5am. Outbound traffic will continue to be diverted at the Lytton Rd/Latrobe Street intersection. Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day. Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and […]
Wynnum Road remains closed after a truck collided with several power poles at Norman Park last night. Just before 8pm police were notified that the truck had struck the poles bringing down power lines across the road. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and was not injured. Wynnum Road (at Lytton Road), from Latrobe […]
Police have charged a 45-year-old woman from Helensvale with murder following the death of a 57-year-old man in Woolloongabba on 21 May, 2013. As a result of extensive investigations, detectives from the Dutton Park Criminal Investigation Branch and State Crime Command’s Homicide Investigation Unit extradited the woman back from New South Wales yesterday afternoon. The […]
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store on View Avenue, Surfers Paradise tonight. Around 7pm two women entered the store. One of the women held what appeared to be a knife and demanded money from the attendant. The pair left the premises with a sum of money and were last seen heading […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash on Binstead Way, Oxenford that occurred just before midday yesterday involving a utility, a four wheel drive and a van. Initial investigations suggest the utility may have clipped the rear of the four wheel drive while attempting to overtake before crossing onto the wrong side of […]
Queensland Police Service officers and staff members were today presented with medals and awards at a ceremony held at headquarters. As part of the ceremony 22 officers received National Emergency Medals. This medal is awarded to recognise service during a nationally-significant emergency. Two clasps have thus far been approved to be awarded with this medal […]
The 24-year-old Tweed Heads man shot in Jarrow Street, Tingalpa on February 6 has died today in hospital. The man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital after receiving gunshot wounds. Police responded to the incident just after 3.30am and located the man lying on the roadway. Police investigations into the incident are continuing. If […]