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Police are seeking assistance to identify a man who was involved in two violent robberies at Maroochydore this morning.
Around 5:30am, a woman was attempting to leave her residence on Pringle Court when she was approached by a man.
The man threatened her with a knife and stole her blue Toyota RAV4, leaving the street in a northerly direction.
Earlier, a man approached a residence on Broadsea Avenue and threatened a resident. When challenged by the male resident, the man left the address.
The resident was not physically injured.
Investigators believe that the two incidents are linked and are looking for a man who is Caucasian in appearance, around 30-years-old with a thin build. He was also wearing a black hat at the time.
Police are appealing for the man, or anyone else who may have information, to come forward.
Pictures: A generic blue Toyota RAV4 and a CCTV image of the man with distinctive leg tattoos.

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Police have charged a man following an armed robbery at a Pimpama supermarket this evening.
Around 7.30pm a 45-year-old man entered the supermarket along Jacob Well Road and demanded money from the staff.
The man then left the store on foot where it is alleged he then produced a gun towards staff who were following him.
Upon police arrival the dog squad were able to track the man and located him clothing, the stolen money and the handgun.
The man was located shortly after in nearby bushland and was taken into custody without incident.
The 45-year-old Aspley man has been charged with one count each of enter premises and armed robbery.
He will appear at Southport Magistrates Court on December 20.

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The following can be attributed to a QPS spokesperson:
Although the privacy complaint referred to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Appeal Tribunal following the unlawful release of information by a police officer raised a number of significant legal issues, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) does not wish to further appeal the matter.
The QPS will co-operate with its insurers and Crown Law to resolve the outstanding issue of compensation as soon as possible.
The QPS expects that every member of the organisation discharges their duties ethically and professionally. A failure to discharge prescribed responsibilities in an ethical, professional and lawful manner erodes public trust and confidence in the QPS.
The QPS acknowledges that the unlawful or improper use of information can have significant consequences and impacts for those individuals whose privacy have been breached, and expresses sincere regret.
QPS employees are expected to act in accordance with the law at all times. While acknowledging the

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Police have revoked an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to a dangerous bushfire at Gregory River this afternoon.
The declaration was made at 3.20pm on Monday December 16.
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A 35-year old male senior constable from Intelligence and Covert Services Command has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject to allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol and unlawfully using a motor vehicle. The officer has been served with a notice to appear in the Beaudesert Magistrates Court on January 20, 2020 charged with drink driving.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.  This does not mean that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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Detectives from State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group have today charged a 55-year-old Beaudesert man with a serious fraud offence following a four-month investigation.
Investigations commenced after police received a complaint from the victim the man had misappropriated $189,000.00 he had provided as a deposit on a block of land at Terranora in New South Wales.
Police will allege the man induced a member of a Gold Coast law firm operating a trust fund for the purchase of the land to transfer the money to him prior to the sale being finalised.
Consequently, it will be alleged the victim not only lost their money, they were unable to purchase the block of land.
The man is expected to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on January 23, 2020.
Detective Superintendent Terry Lawrence of the Financial and Cyber Crime Group said investigators are reviewing all aspects of this case.
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Detectives have charged a 29-year-old man with grievous bodily harm after a serious assault in Clinton overnight.
Police were called to an Aspland Street address around 8:15pm following reports a man had been stabbed.
It’s believed the men who are known to each other were involved in a verbal altercation at the house, which resulted in a 26-year-old also from Clinton being stabbed in the back.
He was driven to Gladstone Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
The 29-year-old man who was arrested at the Gladstone Airport is expected to face the Gladstone Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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

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Two teenage boys have been charged after a young man was assaulted during an alleged attempted robbery in Hillcrest last night.
Around 8.10pm a 21-year-old man was delivery food on his bicycle along Silvertop Street when a glass bottle was thrown at him.
The man stopped and approached two boys before they allegedly assaulted him.
The man sustained a knife wound to his abdomen during the incident.
Police arrived at the scene a short time later, where two boys were arrested.
The 21-year-old man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for non-life-threatening treatment.
Both 17-year-old boys have been charged with one count each of wounding and attempted robbery.

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 three separate incidents believed to be linked in Broadbeach last night.
At about 10.15pm a woman was approached at the intersection of Australia Avenue and Jubilee Avenue by a sedan with three unknown people. One man allegedly had a baseball bat and threatened the woman before she gave the man her handbag and mobile phone.
At about 10.20pm another woman was approached at a Waitomo Street address. A man allegedly armed with a baseball bat threatened the woman in a driveway. The woman was able to get into her vehicle and drive away safely.
A short time later at about 10.36pm police believe the same group of people have robbed a man and threatened him with the baseball bat on Maureen Court in Broadbeach Waters.
The group stole the man’s car which is described as a blue 2004 BMW hatch bearing Queensland registration 117WDR.
The BMW was seen travelling along Sunshine Boulevard

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Police investigating the assault of a man at Inala this afternoon are appealing for public assistance.
Around 3.30pm the 49-year-old was driving along Blunder Road in a red Mitsubishi Lancer when he merged ahead of a light blue or silver Toyota Camry sedan before stopping at the intersection with Inala Avenue to turn right.
The male driver of the Camry pulled up behind and both drivers exited their vehicles where a confrontation ensued.
The 49-year-old was punched multiple times in the face causing him to fall to the ground. Female passengers from both cars exited and intervened.
The occupants of the Camry then drove off turning left into Inala Avenue.
The 49-year-old was later conveyed to hospital with facial injuries.
Police are appealing for assistance from anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident.

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