Update: Missing 13yo boy from Browns Plains has been located safe and well
A 13-year-old boy missing from Browns Plains since November 3 has been located safe and well.
Update: Missing 9yo boy, Woodridge
This person has been located safe and well. 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 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP1802071004.
Armed robbery, Cairns North
Police have charged a man following an alleged armed robbery in Cairns North this afternoon. It will be alleged around 4:40pm a man entered a medical centre on Sheridan Street armed with knife. Police will further allege the man demanded a doctor fill out a medical script before fleeing to a nearby pharmacy to obtain […]
Photographic Section celebrates 125 years!
On Friday, November 2 the QPS Photographic Section hosted a cocktail party for over 100 guests to celebrate 125 years of photographic services in the QPS. The function was held in the impressive setting on Level 41, 1 William Street, Brisbane. The guests comprised past and present members and their companions, including former Officers in […]
Attempted armed robbery, Ningi
Police investigating the attempted armed robbery of a chemist at Ningi on Sunday have released vision of the incident. At around 8.30am on November 4, a man entered the business on Bribie Island Road through the automatic doors and then stepped behind the counter. The man then threatened the male Chemist on duty and made […]
Suspicious house fire, Mission River
Police are investigating after a house was destroyed by a fire earlier this morning at Mission River. Officers were called to a house on Twal Street just after 2am following reports of a disturbance. On arrival, the house was found engulfed in flames and was destroyed. No one was inside or injured as a result […]
Update: Fatal shark bite, Whitsunday Island (Cid Harbour)
The Whitsunday Water Police will be conducting patrols of Cid Harbour today along with vessels from other Queensland and Commonwealth Government agencies. The patrols are designed to provide reassurance to the boating community and tourists on the water. Yesterday a 33-year-old man was bitten by a shark in the waters of Cid Harbour. The species […]
Officers appointed to commissioned and executive rank
Yesterday, Commissioner Ian Stewart was joined by Mr Peter Russo, Member for Toohey to congratulate officers who were presented with appointment certificates in the commissioned and executive officer ranks. The appointment of an officer to a commissioned rank in the Service is an important milestone in an officer’s career and comes after the officer has […]
Police reminder about counterfeit notes
Police are reminding the public and businesses to be vigilant for counterfeit $50 notes following a number of notes that have been passed on the northern side of the Gold Coast in the past few days. The notes have been passed at licensed premises, gaming areas and service stations. The $50 notes have different serial […]
Sexual assault investigation, Depot Hill
Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted earlier this morning in Depot Hill. A woman was walking on East Street around 1am this morning when she was approached by an unknown man. The man threatened the woman with a knife and another man held her arms before the first man sexually assaulted her. It […]