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Detectives investigating an attempted armed robbery incident that occurred at Bellmere on May 8 are appealing for public assistance.
Around 2.05pm, a 22-year-old man riding his Honda motorcycle (pictured) has pulled over to the side of Piggott Road.
A purple/dark blue sedan pulled up in front of the motorcycle, and a man wearing a black motorcycle helmet exited the vehicle and attempted to steal the motorcycle.
The 22-year-old pulled the man from the motorcycle, and a short struggle has ensued.
A second man exited the sedan armed with an axe. After failing to start the motorcycle, the men have pushed it to the roadway and fled the scene in the sedan.
They were last seen heading on to Bellmere Road.
The 22-year-old man was not injured as a result of the incident. The motorcycle sustained some damage.
Investigations are continuing and police are appealing for anyone that was in the area at the time or who may

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The beautiful outback town of Blackall at the legendary ‘black stump’ is abuzz with rugby league this weekend for the annual Arthur Beetson Foundation Outback Cup organised by the QRL Outback.
The QPS Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) continues its partnership with the QRL Outback using the event to engage with outback communities, in particular young footy players and their families, to work with the League to promote healthy life choices and careers in the Queensland Police Service and the League.
The carnival has attracted 120 young players from Mornington Island in the North West to Cunnamulla in the South West. The NRL and QRL are both represented at the event and have travelled with the police contingent to Tambo, Barcaldine and Blackall schools today to engage the kids and hold coaching clinics.
The QPS has MOCS Rural members, Police Recruiting officers, Crime prevention officers and the all-important local police at the

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Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a bakery in Acacia Ridge this morning.
Around 6am, two men each armed with a knife approached a woman inside the Elizabeth Street business demanding property.
One of the men stole a handbag from a bench in the rear of the store before both men fled the scene in a grey four-wheel drive, which had been parked nearby.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
One man is described as having a tanned complexion, wearing a white cap, black hooded jumper, black pants, gloves and running shoes.
The second man is described also as having a tanned complexion, wearing a red cap underneath a black hooded jumper, black shorts, blue running shoes and white gloves.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with dashcam vision from the area between 5.45am and 6.10am to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the

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Police have charged a 22-year-old man following investigations into an attempted armed robbery at Drayton this evening.
It will be alleged that around 5pm, a man entered a supermarket on Brisbane Street and approached the service desk.
It will be further alleged that the man produced a knife, threatened a female store employee, and made demands for cash.
A number of customers held the man until police arrived and took him into custody without incident.
No one was hurt during the incident.
A 22-year-old Toowoomba man has been charged with attempted armed robbery and is due to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court tomorrow, May 19.
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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Detectives from Cairns have today extradited a man from New South Wales as part of the on-going operation Mike Tesani, investigations into the 2014 serious assault and attempted robbery of a man at Westcourt.
A 42-year-old NSW man has been charged with five offences including attempted robbery using actual violence, unlawful wounding, burglary and commit an indictable offence causing bodily harm, assault occasioning bodily harm while armed with a dangerous weapon and kidnapping for ransom.
Cairns detectives travelled to Orange, NSW on 16 May after the man had been arrested by NSW police by virtue of a Queensland arrest warrant on 15 May 2018.
The man has been denied police bail and remanded in custody. He is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court Saturday, May 18.
Police continue to appeal for information as they believe there are other parties to this offence still outstanding.
 
Media release issued on May 8, 2018 – Investigation

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