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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a store in North Rockhampton earlier tonight.
Around 6.30pm, a man entered the Lakes Creek Road store in Koongal, armed with an iron bar and demanded money from two shop attendants.
He then left the business in an unknown direction with a sum of cash.
The 65-year-old male attendant and the 62-year-old female attendant were not physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as 175 to 180 centimetres tall with a slim build, wearing dark clothing, a black hat and carrying a backpack.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police.

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 are investigating the armed robbery of a bottle shop at South Brisbane earlier tonight.
At around 7pm, a man armed with a screwdriver entered the Cordelia Street shop and made demands for money.
The man them left the scene with a sum of cash.
No-one was physically injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing and anyone with information which may assist is asked to contact police.

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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A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged fatal hit and run crash in Weipa last weekend.
It will be alleged around 3am on Saturday June 9, the 20-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Northern Avenue, near the intersection with Annandi Avenue. The man sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
A 25-year-old Rocky Point man was given a Notice to Appear on one count each of driving without due care, fail to remain at an incident, particular licence holder drove motor vehicle between 11pm and 5am without certificate of exemption and driving a vehicle whilst under the influence of liquor or a drug.
He is expected to appear in the Weipa Magistrates Court on July 17.
The Forensic Crash Unit, Scenes of Crime officers and detectives have thanked members of the community for their assistance.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information

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A Vincent man has been arrested and charged overnight in relation to a string of serious criminal offences across Townsville yesterday.
Police established taskforce Operation Quebec Sturgeon comprising of Townsville Detectives, Rapid Action and Patrol Group, general duties officers, Tactical Crime Squad and the Dog Squad to identify and arrest those responsible.
The 18-year-old Vincent man has been charged with two counts each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and armed robbery, and one count each of attempted robbery, attempted fraud, enter premises and stealing.
He has been refused bail to reappear in the Townsville Magistrates Court on August 8.
Detectives executed a search warrant as part of their inquiries and seized a number of items.
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

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A 32-year-old motorcyclist has died following a traffic crash at Kabra, west of Rockhampton this morning.
Initial inquiries indicate the man was riding the motorcycle on Four Mile Road when he lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and crashed into a tree around 7.30am.
The rider, from Berserker, was declared deceased at the scene.
Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
Four Mile Road has since reopened after being closed for several hours.
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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Two people have been charged with 29 offences after police located a number of alleged “grow houses” during raids on addresses in Brisbane’s south yesterday.
Papa Cider is an on-going Drug and Serious Crime Group investigation targeting drug traffickers involved in the production and distribution of cannabis.
On June 15, search warrants were executed at residences on Beaudesert Road at Moorooka, Logan Road at Upper Mount Gravatt and Emperor Street, Annerley. The estimated value of the illicit drugs seized is $1,350,000.
Each residence allegedly contained a sophisticated hydroponic setup (‘grow-house’) with cannabis plants at various stages of maturation being used for the production of cannabis.
In Moorooka a total of 43 cannabis plants and a significant amount of hydroponic equipment valued was located as well as a sum of cash.
At Upper Mount Gravatt a total of 195 cannabis plants, one kilogram of dried cannabis and a significant amount of hydroponic equipment was seized.
In Annerley

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Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a gym in Pacific Pines early this morning.
Initial investigations suggest the fire started at 4.20am which has destroyed the fitness club.
The fire also damaged neighbouring real estate and health care businesses.
A townhouse complex behind the gym was evacuated for a short time while emergency services got the fire under control.
The townhouse residents are now back inside their homes.
No-one was physically injured.
A crime scene has been declared and is under guard.
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.

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A 17-year-old boy has been charged after another teenage boy was allegedly stabbed at Nambour yesterday evening.
It will be alleged around 5.20pm two boys aged 17 became involved in an altercation at the pedestrian underpass near the rail station at Nambour.
One of the boys sustained serious stab wounds to his chest and hands as a result of the alleged incident. The other boy allegedly fled the scene.
The injured boy was taken to Nambour Hospital before being transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with life-threatening-injuries.
A 17-year-old boy has since been charged with attempted murder.
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.

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A man has died following a two vehicle crash at Logan Village last night.
Just before 9pm, a male motorcyclist received serious injuries while travelling at the corner of Waterford Tamborine Road and Anzac Avenue.
The 22-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police believe the second vehicle involved may have been a white tip truck and are urging the driver to come forward. Police believe the driver may not have been aware of the incident.
Police are also urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have relevant dashcam footage of the area to contact them.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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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Two people are assisting police with inquiries in relation to the unlawful use of a motor vehicle from Inala to Mango Hill last night.
At around 8pm, a stolen vehicle was tracked by POLAIR from Inala as it drove across to Brisbane North.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device at Mango Hill where the 25-year-old male driver and the 21-year-old female passenger abandoned the car on Maryvale Road and fled.
POLAIR followed the man where he was soon taken into custody, while the dog squad located the woman in bushes in a nearby rear yard. A firearm was also located.
Investigations into the incident 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

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