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Yesterday detectives from the Mackay Child Protection Investigation Unit arrested and charged a 53-year-old Ball Bay (via Mackay) man on a charge relating to the alleged grooming of a 12-year-old child.
It will be alleged the man used a carriage service to engage with a 12-year-old girl over a four month period grooming her and exchanging child exploitation material.
A 53-year-old Ball Bay man will appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on 10 July 2018 charged with grooming person under age of 16 years.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith is encouraging parents to be vigilant and have a conversation with their children regarding cyber safety.
“Yesterday’s arrest reinforces the important role of parents and trusted adults play in identifying predatory behaviour targeting our children. To assist parent, the Queensland Police Service and the Commonwealth Government E-Safety Commissioner have excellent online resources for parent use regarding this issue,” Detective Inspector Smith said.
“As seen by yesterday’s efforts, we

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Police are investigating a break and enter of a service station at Stretton that occurred early this morning.
At about 1.30am, entry was gained to the Compton Road business via a locked glass sliding door.
Offenders removed a quantity of cash and property from the business prior to fleeing the scene.
Damage was caused to the door and electrical systems during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
 
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801158543

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Police are investigating a single vehicle truck rollover that occurred at Newlands yesterday evening.
At about 11.15pm a truck travelling along the Bowen Developmental Road, 50km south of Collinsville lost control and rolled.
The male driver of the truck was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
A two-kilometre exclusion zone has been established as emergency services respond to a chemical spill from the truck as a result of the crash.
It is expected the road will be closed for a number of hours as specialist services travel to the site.
No one else was injured during the incident.
Any members of the public who may have witnessed the crash or have relevant dash-cam footage are asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
 
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

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Police are investigating a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred at Greenbank yesterday evening.
At about 10pm a vehicle traveling west along Crowson Lane left the road and hit a driveway.
The 19-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
No one else was injured during the crash.
Any members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
 
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801157942

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