Robbery appeal, Noosa Heads

Police are appealing for help regarding the violent theft of a moped in Noosa on Tuesday, August 18.
Around 7.45pm two men aged 34 and 36 were riding along Noosa Parade when they were approached by a group of young males in the middle of the road.
One member of the group punched the rider in the head, who was wearing a helmet at the time and was then pushed off the scooter.
He and another from the group then fled with the motorised scooter.
Follow up inquiries suggest the pair were seen riding the white Sang Yang, model Jet 4R 50, around Gympie Terrace in the local area as well as in the Caloundra region.
Another person from the group was seen at the corner of Mary and Thomas streets in Noosaville.
The scooter has since been located in Aroona.
Anyone with dashcam vision or further information is urged to contact police.

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Money Laundering arrest involving Business Email Compromise scam

Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group have arrested a 65-year-old Brisbane woman for money laundering following reports of business emails being compromised.
An investigation by the Queensland Police Service, with assistance from the Australian Federal Police, commenced in July 2020 as part of QPS Operation Sierra Convertible. Notifications to the national Report Cyber hotline identified businesses being subjected to email compromise offences.
It will be alleged the woman, an accountant, was identified offending by receiving varying funds in excess of $3.3million from a range of compromised businesses who had their email exchanges intercepted by hackers.
It will be alleged the woman regularly received funds into multiple bank accounts she had opened before distributing the funds overseas.
The woman was arrested yesterday following a search warrant being executed at her Carina home, where computers and mobile phones were seized.
As part of the investigation detectives located over 50 bank account details

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Serious traffic incident, Ripley

Police are investigating a serious traffic incident involving a car and pedestrian at Ripley earlier tonight.
Just after 7.30pm, the male pedestrian and the vehicle collided at the intersection of Ripley Road and Falvey Street.
The male pedestrian has been transported to hospital for treatment to life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle did not sustain any injuries.
Road closures and diversions are currently in place in the local area while the Forensic Crash Unit investigates the incident.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam vision of the area at the time to contact police.
Investigations are ongoing.

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Update: Serious traffic crash, Bray Park

A 17-year-old girl has died in hospital following a single vehicle traffic crash in Bray Park earlier this week.
At 7pm on Tuesday, August 11, a white Impreza sedan left the road and crashed into a power pole at the intersection of Old North and Lavarack roads.
The teenager, who was a passenger, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where she died yesterday.
The 17-year-old female driver suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for observation.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident and is asking for anyone who may have witnessed the event or who may have dash cam vision, to contact police.
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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 or call 131 444.You can report information about crime anonymously to

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Police officer stood down, State Crime Command

A 45-year-old male sergeant from State Crime Command has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is the subject of an investigation into an allegation of inappropriate access to confidential information. He is expected to next appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on August 21 over the offence of computer hacking.
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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Serious motorcycle crash, Broadbeach Waters

Police are investigating following a serious traffic crash in Broadbeach Waters last night.
Around 8.30pm, a motorcyclist travelling south on Pacific Boulevard collided with a dual cab utility travelling northbound.
The rider, a 38-year-old Broadbeach Waters man, was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious spinal injuries.
The driver and passenger in the vehicle were not physically injured.
Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam footage, is urged to contact police.

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.

Quote this reference number: QP2001708699 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Assault and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Kuraby

Police are investigating after a ride-share driver was assaulted and his car was stolen in Kuraby overnight.
Around 9.10pm, the driver collected four male passengers from the corner of Kingston Road and Smith Road at Woodridge.
When the group arrived at their destination in Besline Street, Kuraby the passengers assaulted the driver, dragged him from the vehicle and continued to assault him, then fled in his car.
The driver received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
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 about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001709320 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Police officer stood down, Southern Region

A 35-year-old female constable from Southern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer was the subject of an investigation into allegations relating to off duty behaviour. Further the officer was charged for stalking and was issued a notice to appear in the Gatton Magistrates Court on September 7 for offences of common assault, wilful damage, trespass and obstruct police.
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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Police appeal – Traffic crash, Tallai

Police are appealing for public assistance following a two-car traffic crash in Tallai yesterday (August 13).
Preliminary investigations indicate around 8.50am, a silver Holden Commodore sedan was travelling eastbound on Wallandra Road when the driver lost control and veered onto the wrong side of the road, crashing into a white Ford Territory utility.
The driver of the Holden Commodore (image below) left the scene on foot before police arrived, walking in a westerly direction.
The driver of the second vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who was driving in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage – or residents who may have CCTV footage – to please contact police. The crash occurred between Bendigo Crescent and Marcus Way, near Ingles Park.

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

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Staff Member Suspended, Organisational Capability Command

A 43-year-old female staff member from the Organisational Capability Command has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The staff member is subject to a current investigation and is alleged to have accessed confidential information from the Queensland Police Service computer system which was not in connection with her official duties.
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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