Detectives are investigating after a man was robbed overnight in Bundaberg. Initial inquires indicate around 7.45pm, a 25-year-old man was walking along Short Street when a man has grabbed him from behind and threatened him with what is believed to be a knife. A short struggle ensured and the 25-year-old man dropped his bag onto […]
Today Gold Coast police are renewing their White Ribbon oath to stand up, speak out and act to prevent men’s violence against women and children. White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end men’s violence against women and girls, promote gender equality and healthy relationships. This year Gold Coast […]
The 13-year-old Carseldine boy reported missing yesterday (November 24) has this morning been located safe and well. The media and public are thanked for their assistance. 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 […]
Update – December 29, 2016: A 39-year-old man and 11-month-old boy reported missing from the Gympie area on November 20 were located safe and well on December 12. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. The original media release (below) has been edited to remove identifying features: Police are appealing for public assistance […]
An air and sea search is underway for a fishing trawler missing off the coast of Hervey Bay. The trawler departed Urangan on November 11 around 9.45pm and travelled east through Breaksea Spit before communications ceased the following morning. There are three reported crew members, a 60 year-old experienced male skipper, a 24-year-old man and […]
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) took home the most police-led project awards on Wednesday at the 2016 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) out of any other state police service. A QPS initiative for early intervention of ‘at risk’ youth, Project Booyah, was most recognised after being awarded gold at the ACVPA held in […]
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred in Bracken Ridge this morning. Around 6am, a car and a ute collided at the intersection of Bracken Ridge Road and Hoyland Street. A 27-year-old passenger in the car was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman and the driver […]
Police will be increasing high visibility patrols in Mount Isa as part of an operation targeting juvenile offenders which commenced last weekend. The operation will involve plain clothes and uniform officers conducting foot and vehicle patrols in areas known to attract juvenile offenders and will be executed on regular intervals over the next few months. […]
Gold Coast police are proud to announce two new additions to their fleet of all-terrain vehicles. The new all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), called The Mule, seat six joining the Rhino’s which seat two and are currently in use across the Coast. In 2009, the Gold Coast District was the first to trial the unconventional “Rhino” all-terrain […]
Three tourists have been charged following the serious assault of a local man in Cairns last night. It is alleged the three men from Victoria were involved in an altercation with a 27-year-old Whitfield man on Shields Street at about 11.20pm. One man allegedly punched the 27-year-old victim in the head, knocking him to the […]