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Three youths have been charged following a series of traffic incidents last night on the Ipswich and Pacific Motorways.
At around 9pm, Polair tracked a stolen vehicle allegedly travelling at high speed along the Ipswich Motorway and then onto the Pacific Motorway.
The vehicle entered the Clem 7 tunnel towards Fortitude Valley and across the Story Bridge and then back onto the Pacific Motorway, allegedly still travelling at speed.
Officers deployed a tyre deflation device at the Logan Road exit however the driver allegedly attempted to drive around it before colliding with a truck.
As a result of the crash, both front tyres were damaged, forcing the vehicle to come to a stop at Springwood where four people were taken into custody.
Three girls aged 14, 17 and 15 were taken into custody at the scene.
The 16-year-old male driver was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment to a non-life-threatening head injury.
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Police have released vision of two men who may be able to assist with their investigation of a robbery at Browns Plains on July 30.
Around 11.30pm a man was standing next to his vehicle in the carpark of take away restaurant on Browns Plains Road. He was approached by two men who threatened him with a knife and demanded the keys for his vehicle before punching him in the head.
The man went into the restaurant for assistance and the men fled the area on foot.
One man is described as Caucasian, very short brown hair with a rats-tail, early-twenties, wearing an orange shirt with black sleeves, black shorts, joggers and carrying a bum bag.
The second man is described as Caucasian, scruffy brown hair, early-twenties, wearing a grey jumper, dark coloured pants, barefoot and carrying a bum bag and pair of shoes over his shoulders.
The 36-year-old victim sustained bruising to the head.
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Police are investigating after a man lit a number of fires and evaded police in Byfield overnight.
At approximately 5.45pm yesterday emergency services were responding to a fire near a camp ground at Waterpark Creek, Byfield.
They were confronted by a man who attempted light further fires and made threats.
A short time later police attempted to intercept a Green Toyota Starlet hatchback in the Byfield area however the vehicle evaded police.
At approximately 2.00am this morning it is believed the same man entered a residence on Richters Road in Byfield and threatened another man with what appeared to be a machete.
The occupant was assaulted before he escaped and hid in bushland before making his way back to the residence at daylight and notifying police.
Upon returning home the victim noticed his Toyota Hilux Utility had been stolen.
Investigators have released an image of a man who may be able to assist police with their enquiries.
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Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a man who was observed to jump into water at Sandstone Point early this morning.
Officers were called to Bribie Island Road around 4.15am after a motorist reported seeing the man jump off the bridge and into the river.
Police are conducting an extensive search of the area involving water police officers, divers and a helicopter. So far police have not been able to locate anyone.
Anyone who may have information which may assist police are being urged to contact them as investigations continue.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Police have charged a woman following investigations into the armed robbery of a fast food outlet in Norman Gardens last night.
Around 10.30pm, a woman walked into the business on the corner of Farm Street and Yaamba Road and allegedly demanded cash while producing an item described as a paint scraper.
It will be alleged she received a sum of cash and then left the store on foot.
Officers located a woman nearby a short time later and she was taken into custody.
A 19-year-old Kawana woman has been charged with armed robbery and is due to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court today.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Qunaba tonight.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 6.45pm a man was walking on Burnett Heads Road between Grange and Bargara Roads when he was hit by a car.
A 54-year-old Burnett Heads man died at the scene.
The female driver of the car was not physically injured.
Investigations are continuing.

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One person has died following a crash at Gaven early this morning.
Preliminary information suggests around 2.15am, a vehicle was travelling on Castle Hill Drive when it left the road, crashed into a tree and caught alight.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash and urges anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to please contact them.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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