Homicide investigation, Warwick

Police are investigating the death of a 54-year-old man in Warwick yesterday.
Just before 6pm (September 16) police responded to reports of a disturbance on Hope Street.
Upon arrival police located the Warwick man with a serious head wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 29-year-old Warwick man was taken into custody and is assisting police with their inquiries.
A crime scene has been declared and investigations are ongoing.

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.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Wounding appeal, Redbank Plains

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man who witnessed and provided first aid assistance, following the wounding of a 14-year-old boy in Redbank Plains on Tuesday (September 15).
Around 4.30pm the boy was exercising with a group of friends at the local recreational reserve on Willow Road.
A 16-year-old boy, known to the group, approached and a confrontation occurred during which time the 14-year-old boy sustained a single stab wound to his bicep.
He sustained a minor laceration.
The man, who is believed to have witnessed the incident and applied first aid to the injured boy, was wearing a high vis shirt. He is understood to have then left in a silver sedan.
The man, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact police (details below).
The 16-year-old boy has been charged with acts intending to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in the Children’s Court.

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Update: Homicide investigation, Zillmere

Ten men aged between 18 and 32 have been charged following ongoing investigations into a violent attack at Zillmere on Sunday, September 13, which resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man.
The group allegedly confronted another group who had gathered in a park around 5.30pm.
Police executed several warrants across Ipswich and South Brisbane this morning where the men were taken into custody. Three vehicles have also been seized since Sunday.
The men have each been charged with one count of murder, 12 counts each of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and one count each of affray and disobedience to lawful order.
The men, who reside in Redbank Plains, Goodna and Bray Park, will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Investigations are continuing.

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.You can report information

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Update: Police officer stood down, Central Region

A 25-year-old male constable from Central Region who had previously been stood down has been issued a Notice to Appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court on September 29 for an offence of computer hacking.
The officer was subject of an investigation in relation to allegations of inappropriately accessing and releasing confidential information.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.  This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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Burglary with violence, Maroochydore

Two people have been charged after a woman was allegedly assaulted during a break-in at Maroochydore this morning.
It will be alleged that at around 9.20am a 42-year-old woman was outside her Turner Street residence at the clothes line when she heard noises coming from within the home.
As she went inside the woman saw another female walking out of the house carrying a number of items including jewellery from her bedroom.
The woman then chased the female and managed to grab hold of her, calling for help.
A struggle then ensued during which the 42-year-old was allegedly kicked, punched and bitten by the female as she tried to escape.
A 68-year-old woman came to the aid of the victim while a man also approached and attempted to assist the alleged female thief by pulling her free and taking the jewellery.
The man allegedly made several threats towards the 68-year-old woman who then phoned police.
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Attempted armed robbery, Mount Gravatt

Police are seeking assistance to identify a man involved in an armed robbery at Mount Gravatt earlier this month.
The man is first noticed loitering around the business around 1.30pm before walking across Creek Road, behind a shopping plaza.
Around 5pm on Thursday, September 3, a man entered a jewellery store on Creek Road and threatened staff with a gun.
He has then produced a knife to further threaten staff before they were able to escort him out of the store a short time later.
He then left the area, crossing Creek Road and walking towards the shopping plaza.
The man (pictured below) is of a solid build and average height wearing a grey tracksuit. He was also wearing a black baseball cap, light blue face mask and black motocross-styled gloves.
Anyone with information that could identify the man pictured is asked to contact police.

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Arrest in Gregory Thurlow homicide investigation

Homicide detectives have today arrested and charged a 59-year-old man for the murder of Gregory Thurlow in 1996.
The Burpengary East man is in custody charged with one count of murder and is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
His arrest follows a six-month investigation by Homicide’s Cold Case Investigation Team in conjunction with Brisbane Region and a renewed public appeal for information.
Gregory Thurlow was last seen in the late evening hours of October 1 1996 into the early morning hours of October 2 1996, leaving a Bray Park residence in a green 1980 VC Holden Commodore sedan. Investigations have revealed the vehicle with Gregory and a male associate believed to be the vehicle owner, stopped along Anzac Avenue on the night of his disappearance.
Police will allege 27-year-old Gregory was killed at Scarborough, or elsewhere in Queensland, shortly after the vehicle was seen parked along Anzac Avenue, Mango Hill.
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Police appeal – Burglary, UUMV and other offences, Gold Coast

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man who may be able to assist with their investigations into multiple offences throughout the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Detectives believe the 28-year-old Arundel man can help with their enquiries into numerous home and business break-ins, unlawful use of motor vehicle, fraud, stealing and drug offences in suburbs including Burleigh, Broadbeach Waters, Bundall, Helensvale, Varsity Lakes, Southport and more. The offences have taken place over the past couple of months.
Just before 6am on September 6, two offenders forced entry to a business on Karp Court, Bundall, before stealing a small amount of cash. They left in an Audi four-wheel-drive that was reported stolen during a burglary in Kedron the previous morning (September 5). Police located the car abandoned on the Pacific Motorway on September 9.
In another incident, just after midnight on September 7, a man was captured on CCTV forcing entry to a

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Fatal traffic crash, Edmonton

A 45-year-old Mount Sheridan woman has died following a multi-vehicle crash south of Cairns this morning.
Just before 8am, a silver Toyota sedan was travelling south on the Bruce Highway at Edmonton. Preliminary information suggests the car veered into the path of an oncoming semi-trailer travelling in the opposite direction.
A car which was travelling behind the silver Toyota also collided into the car.
The driver and sole occupant of the silver Toyota died at the scene. The truck driver, a 46-year-old man, and driver of the other car, a 72-year-old man, were not physically injured.
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing investigations.

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.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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