Police hope an increase in the reward will bring in new information to help solve the murder of John Anthony Lazzaro at his Rochedale home in 2012.
The Queensland Government has announced today a reward of $500,000, an increase from the previous $250,000 reward, for any information that leads to the arrest or apprehension of a person for the murder of Mr Lazzaro (pictured).
Mr Lazzaro was shot dead at his home on Priestdale Road on the evening of Wednesday April 11, 2012.
Police are interested in speaking with anyone who may have associated with Mr Lazzaro in the twelve months prior to his murder, or has any information about his death.
The Lazzaro family dog ‘Kilo’ was also shot once during the incident but survived after undergoing emergency surgery.
Since the shooting of Mr Lazzaro 7 years ago, investigators have continued to work hard to solve this heinous crime.
Detective Inspector Mark White from the
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Drug charges, Broadbeach Waters
Detectives have charged three men with possession of dangerous drugs after executing a search warrant at Broadbeach Waters on Friday morning.
Police located dangerous drugs including cocaine, cannabis and testosterone at the Rebecca Court address.
A 25-year-old has been charged with five counts of possession of dangerous drugs, one count of possession of utensils and one count of possessing anything used in the commission of a crime.
A 29-year-old has been charged with possession of dangerous drugs and possession of utensils.
A 47-year old was charged with four counts of possessing dangerous drugs and other charges.
The two men in their 20s will appear at Southport Magistrates Court next month while the 47-year-old man will appear in January.
Detective Inspector Craig McGrath from Major and Organised Crime Squad said he encourage people who observe suspicious activities in their neighbourhood to contact Crimestoppers.
“Information from the community assists greatly in identifying and disrupting these illegal activities.”
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Armed robbery and assault, Beenleigh
Police are investigating an armed robbery and assault in Beenleigh overnight resulting in a young man being transported to hospital.
At about 9.40pm four unknown men walked through a carpark at the end of Coral Street and approached another man demanding his mobile phone.
Police will allege the men assaulted a 21-year-old by striking him in the head and body repeatedly.
One of the men produced a knife and threatened the 21-year-old man prior to all four men leaving the scene on foot towards Beenleigh Train Station.
The 21-year-old received a swollen nose, lacerations and swelling to his lower lip and ear. He was transferred to Logan Hospital for treatment.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to contact police.
Investigations continue.
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
Appeal for witnesses: Car and two pedestrians incident, Morningside
Police from the Brisbane Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a serious car and two pedestrians incident that occurred last night at Morningside.
Around 9pm a red Mitsubishi ASX was travelling along Pashen Street when it collided with two pedestrians.
A 77-year-old Morningside man was transported to hospital with a large head laceration and spinal issues. He remains in a serious condition.
A 70-year-old Morningside woman was also transported to hospital with a broken left leg and fractures.
The driver a 40-year-old woman from Cannon Hill was not injured in the incident and is assisting police with their investigation.
Officers are asking anyone who may witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage or CCTV of the area at the time to please contact them.
Forensic Crash Unit 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
Update: Sudden deaths, Waterford West
Police have charged a woman with murder following the investigation into the deaths of two children at Waterford West today.
Officers were called to a Logan Reserve Road address at around 1.35pm, following reports two children had been located, unresponsive inside a car.
The two girls aged one and two were declared deceased at the scene.
A 27-year-old Waterford West woman, who is known to the girls, has been charged with two counts of murder and will appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday November 25.
Police are urging members of the public who may have any information regarding this matter 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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Sudden deaths, Waterford West
Police are investigating the sudden deaths of two children at Waterford West today.
Officers were called to a Logan Reserve Road address at around 1.35pm, following reports two children had been located, unresponsive inside a car.
The two girls are aged one and two and were declared deceased are scene.
A crime scene has been declared as officers work to determine the cause of the deaths.
Two people, known to the girls, are assisting police with their inquiries.
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 vehicle crash, Raglan
A single vehicle crash at Raglan today claimed the life of a 21-year-old man.
The man was driving a vehicle on a dirt road off Raglan Road around 6.30am today, November 23 when he lost control and crashed.
Emergency services attended however the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 33-year-old male passenger received non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing with officers appealing for anyone with any information to contact them.
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: QP1902324065
Armed robbery, Forest Lake
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a supermarket at Forest Lake last night.
At 8.40pm, two people entered the Woogaroo Street business armed with axes and demanded money.
Two female store attendants, aged 17 and 19, managed to run to safety through the back door.
The armed men then removed a quantity of cigarettes as well as personal property including a handbag and a wallet before they then ran out the front door.
The duo, who were dressed in all black, ran along Forest Lake Boulevarde towards Alpine Place.
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 per day.
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Completion of Gold Coast Schoolies 2019
The official week of Schoolies 2019 concluded this morning with thousands of school leavers enjoying a final night of organised activities in Surfers Paradise.
Overnight there were no major incidents with 5 male schoolies arrested on 13 offences, which were mainly drug offences.
This compares to 18 schoolies for the same final night last year (2018)
There were also 9 non-schoolies arrested on 12 offences, mainly relating to public nuisance and drug offences.
While schoolies has concluded for Queensland school leavers, a large number of interstate schoolies will begin arriving on the Gold Coast and an increased police presence will remain in the Surfers Paradise precinct throughout the next two weeks.
With the majority of interstate schoolies being 18 years of age and over, the policing strategy for the next few weeks will shift towards licensed venues.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online
Protestor arrest, Brisbane
A man has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a State Emergency Services (SES) volunteer during a protest in Brisbane City this morning.
Around 7.30am a man wearing orange SES overalls and cap was spoken to by police in King George Square after he was seen handing out protest flyers and directing traffic.
A 29-year-old man from Woody Point was charged with impersonating an authorised rescue officer under the Fire and Emergency Services Act.
“Every person has a right to assemble peacefully to protest but not in a way that impacts on public safety and order or on the rights and freedoms of other people,” said Acting Chief Superintendent Tony Fleming
“The QPS will continue to support people’s right to protest peacefully and in accordance with the law. Outside that we will hold protestors accountable including putting them before the court to be dealt with appropriately,” he said.
The man is scheduled to appear in the