Update: Missing boy, Holmview – Located
Police have located safe and well the 13-year-old boy missing from Holmview since May 7.
Online learning tool helps police engage LGBTI community
As part of the Queensland Police Service’s continuing commitment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community it has rolled out an Online Learning Product (OLP) to all officers in time for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The learning tool helps officers by enhancing their understanding of: Significant historical events that have […]
House fire, Capalaba
Police are investigating a house fire that occurred overnight at Capalaba. Emergency services were called around 11.20pm following reports a house was on fire on Mount Cotton Road. On arrival, the house was found engulfed in flames but emergency crews were able to extinguish the blaze. The house, which was unoccupied, was extensively damaged as […]
Serious traffic crash, Stones Corner
Investigators are appealing for witnesses following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Stones Corner this morning. Preliminary investigations indicate that about 11.30am a four-wheel-drive was travelling east along Old Cleveland Road when it collided with a hatchback at the intersection with Montague Road. A man aged in his 70s was transported to Princess Alexandra […]
Queensland police join forces for national operation targeting ice
The Queensland Police Service joined forces last week with police across Australia for a week-long operation to target and disrupt the supply and distribution of ice and other dangerous drugs across the country. As part of Operation Vitreus, Queensland police located 2.25 kilograms of ice, nearly 10 kilograms of cannabis, two kilograms of steroids and […]
Assault and weapons charges, Mount Pleasant
Police have charged a 22-year-old man following an alleged incident involving a firearm in Mount Pleasant early this morning. Police will allege they attempted to intercept a taxi on Windmill Crossing about 3.15am as they wished to speak with the man, who was a passenger, in relation to an outstanding matter. Police will allege the man […]
2018 7 News Gold Coast Running Festival – road closures
Gold Coast Police would like to remind motorists of upcoming road closures due to the 7 News Gold Coast Running Festival. The Fun Run will be conducted on Sunday 20 May 2018 with over 4,000 competitors expected to participate in this year’s event. The event commences in Stadium Drive, Robina and concludes inside Cbus Super […]
Burglary with violence – Logan Reserve
Police are investigating after two men wearing masks made demands for property after entering a residence at Logan Reserve overnight. Around 9.45pm last night two men, who were armed with a tomahawk, machete and hammer, entered the Sidney Court house through a closed but unlocked front door. Once inside the men forcibly moved the occupants […]
Dangerous driving charge, Townsville
A 22-year-old man is due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court this morning charged with dangerous driving. Police will allege that around 11.30pm last night a vehicle was travelling inbound on Denham Street when it failed to successfully negotiate a right hand turn into Flinders Street, with the vehicle leaving the roadway and mounting […]
Robbery incident, Capalaba
Detectives are investigating a robbery incident that occurred at Capalaba this evening. At about 6.40pm, a man and a woman driving in a dark coloured sedan along Finucane Road have approached a woman and called her over to the vehicle. The female passenger grabbed the woman’s purse as the man attempted to drive away, dragging […]