Update: Search for escaped prisoners, Rockhampton

Police have located a 21-year-old man who allegedly escaped lawful custody in Rockhampton on June 4.
The man was taken into custody at an address in North Mackay at around 2:20pm this afternoon.
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who has seen 25-year-old Levi James Brown (pictured) to contact police.
He is described as having a light complexion, about 175cm tall with brown eyes, black hair and the word “Brown” tattooed on his neck.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged not to approach him but to call police immediately.

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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Suspicious fire, Mount Isa

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a residence in Mount Isa this morning.
At 6.20am, a fire ignited within the Kyrie Avenue home, rendering the structure damaged beyond repair.
There was no one inside the dwelling at the time of the blaze.
A crime scene has been declared as forensic officers work to determine the cause of the fire.
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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Fatal traffic crash, Glenden

A 34-year-old Collinsville man has died following a serious traffic crash which occurred in Glenden this morning.
Around 8.15am, police were called to the scene, 5 kilometres north of Glenden, following reports a utility and a wide load had collided head-on.
The wide load was carrying an empty water truck southbound on Newlands Access Road while the utility was travelling north towards Collinsville, when the two collided.
The driver of the utility died at the scene, as a result of the collision.
The driver of the wide load was not physically injured during the incident.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have relevant dashcam 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

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Police make further appeal in Britton cold case murder, Airlie Beach

Homicide detectives investigating the murder of Dorothy Britton at Airlie Beach in 1996 have received new information about the case since their appeal in May.
The body of the 48-year-old woman was found at 6.30pm on Thursday, 7 March 1996 in her house at Timberlands Road, Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach.
Mrs Britton was last seen alive at about midday on the previous day and had died as a result of a gunshot wound.
Homicide Detective Senior Sergeant Chris Knight said police were confident that the offender had a close association with Mrs Britton, had extensive knowledge of her lifestyle and routines and was familiar with her loyal and protective Rottweiler dog, Bella.
“I have no doubt that Mrs Britton knew her killer and detectives are appealing for anyone who may have heard someone speak about the circumstances surrounding her murder to contact police” Detective Senior Sergeant Knight said.
“We need public assistance to solve this

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