The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has acknowledged the finalisation of the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) performance audit on criminal justice data. The QAO’s findings were tabled for consideration by Parliament today and identify some procedural and process anomalies relating to the police statistical collection procedures. There are three key themes with implications for the Queensland […]
A man has been charged following a traffic incident that occurred in Tingalpa earlier this morning. Officers were called to Manly Road at 6am after reports a man in a vehicle was allegedly driving dangerously and driving into other vehicles. Police arrived at the intersection of Manly and New Cleveland roads where a man allegedly […]
Police would like to advise that the missing 16-year-old girl from Avenell Heights has been located safe and well. Thanks to all who assisted. 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 crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 […]
One person have been flown to hospital and nine others have received medical treatment after a boat capsized in Moreton Bay this morning. Police and emergency services were called just after 6am after a boat carrying 11 people had capsized near the Moreton Bay bar. Water Police vessels have attended and recovered all those who were […]
Officers have been abuzz as local beekeepers have partnered with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to assist the police charity, Helping Hand, to support its members and families in times of need. Community Supporting Police Inc. Helping Hand is a registered charity which renders financial aid and assistance to QPS officers and family members faced […]
Police can confirm a vehicle which entered the Nerang River at Chevron Island last night was unoccupied at the time. Dive squad officers from Brisbane attended the scene where the car was fully submerged in a canal off Darrambal Street and were able to determine there was no one inside. The car was observed entering […]
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Bray Park this evening. Preliminary information suggests around 8.45pm two men dressed in black entered the store on Sovereign Avenue. One of the men then approached the male console operator, produced a knife and demanded money. The console operator complied, handing over a sum […]
Police are currently investigating an incident in which a vehicle entered the Nerang River at Chevron Island this evening. Initial information suggests at 8.20pm, an unidentified vehicle was observed to enter the canal off Darrambal Street. Police were immediately on scene, with Gold Coast Water Police and the District Duty Officer entering the water in […]
Update April 27,2017: A 24-year-old man reported missing from Inala on April 25 has today been located safe and well. The original media release (below) has been edited to remove identifying features: Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 24-year-old man reported missing from Inala this morning. The man was last seen leaving […]
Detectives have charged five people with animal cruelty and stealing charges after they allegedly forced entry to a house in Churchill overnight. It will be alleged about 1.30am five people attended a house in Sheeham Place and forced the front door open. They have assaulted a woman who resides at the house and her male […]