A man has been charged following the alleged armed robbery of a West Ipswich convenience store last night. It will be alleged around 8.30pm a man entered the Brisbane Street business armed with a knife and threatened a female attendant demanding she open the till. The man has allegedly taken cash from the till and […]
Police are investigating after an attempt was made to rob a Beenleigh licenced premises last night. Around 8.55pm a man entered the Hanover Street premises, walked behind the bar and stood beside a staff member. The man pressed an unknown object against the male staff member’s side and made demands for money. A second male […]
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this evening in Chermside. At 7.45pm, two men entered a discount store on Gympie Road and threatened staff. They made demands for cash, and when staff has complied the men then fled the store on foot. No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery. […]
Police have located a 5-year-old boy, who was reported missing in bushland at Wallu earlier today. The boy was located safe and well in bushland at about 6.20pm. Police would like to thank media and members of the public for their assistance If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the […]
Police are currently searching for a five-year-old boy, who has wandered into bushland at Rainbow Beach. The boy was last seen at around 10.30am, and is believed to have followed two dogs into the bush, near his home on Rainbow Beach Road. The boy is described as being tanned, with dark brown curly hair. He […]
As part of the Queensland Police Service’s ongoing effort to reduce road trauma and to improve efficiencies across the Service, the QPS will soon trial the issuing of electronic traffic infringement notices through its QNotices mobile App. Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski today announced the introduction of the QNotices App allowing police officers to electronically complete […]
The emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) at Burpengary remains in place. The PSPA was declared yesterday morning as a precaution after police located suspicious chemicals at a Sophia Street residence. The declared area includes Sophia Street between Station and Henderson Roads, and Merewyn and Jill Streets. Police wish to advise that […]
Acting Assistant Commissioner Dale Pointon is today announcing Operation Spring Break 2015, a coordinated state-wide initiative for the school holidays aimed at reducing the number of serious injury and fatal traffic crashes on Queensland roads. The operation, which will run from Friday, September 18 to Friday, October 9 inclusive, is designed to direct community attention […]
Police are investigating after an Indooroopilly convenience store was robbed last night by a man armed with a gun. Around 9.30pm the man entered the Coonan Street business and threatened the male attendant with a handgun making demands for money. The attendant complied and the man left with a sum of cash and the tray […]
Police are investigating after a single vehicle traffic crash claimed a man’s life near Birdsville this afternoon. Initial investigations indicate the crash occurred around 4.30pm on the Eyre Developmental Road approximately 20 kilometers north of Birdsville. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 67-year-old Bedourie man, died at the scene. Investigations are continuing. […]