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Two people have been charged after allegedly stealing a car in Pialba and driving it to the Sunshine Coast yesterday, November 15.
At 10am a woman was by her car on Charlton Esplanade, when she was approached by a man and a woman who threatened her with a firearm demanding her car.
They then drove away in the woman’s white Toyota Corolla.
The man drove the car from Hervey Bay to Maryborough and onto the Maryborough-Cooloola Road and Tin Can Bay Road to Gympie. The driver continued to travel south on the Bruce Highway.
At 12.08pm, Police began following the vehicle at Forest Glen along the Bruce Highway just after Maroochydore Road.
The vehicle was seen to be swerving in and out of traffic and has side swiped another car before rolling south of Roys Road, Beerwah at 12.17pm.
The driver of the side swiped car was taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital as a

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The Queensland Police Service Tactical First Aid Project is demonstrating excellence in policing through the delivery of an innovative solution to a growing topical issue.
The project has been recognised as the World Class Policing Awards winner in London for doing so and for also achieving meaningful results in crucial and high-pressure situations.
The Tactical First Aid Project aims to assist officers in upholding the oath of protecting life and serving the community and sees that officers are trained in Tactical First Aid (TFA).
Senior Sergeant Michael Dwyer and Acting Sergeant Dustin Osborne accepted the award in London
Acting Sergeant Dustin Osborne of Fortitude Valley Station said TFA is enhancing training recipients’ ability to serve and protect.
“I see this as a huge step forward in modernising the way we maintain our oath to protect life and serve the community,” Acting Sergeant Osborne said.
“We made that oath to protect and serve all within the community

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Two people are assisting police after allegedly stealing a car in Pialba and driving it to the Sunshine Coast.
At 10am a woman was by her car on Charlton Esplanade when she was approached by a man and a woman who threatened her with a firearm demanding her car.
They then drove away in the woman’s white Toyota Corolla.
The man drove the car from Hervey Bay to Maryborough and onto the Maryborough-Cooloola Road and Tin Can Bay Road to Gympie. The driver continued to travel south on the Bruce Highway.
At 12.08pm Police began following the vehicle at Forest Glen along the Bruce Highway just after Maroochydore Road.
The vehicle was seen to be swerving in and out of traffic and has side swiped another car before rolling south of Roys Road, Beerwah at 12.17pm.
A man and woman were taken into custody and are assisting police with their inquiries.
The driver of the side swiped

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Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a traffic crash at Nambour this morning.
Initial investigations indicate shortly before 8am a Nissan X-trail was headed south on the Nambour Connection Road when it has hit a parked semi-trailer.
The driver and sole occupant, a 42-year-old Sunshine Coast man, died at the scene.
Investigations are continuing.

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Police have charged an Algester woman over the serious assault of two rangers at Bribie Island on Saturday November 9.
The 24-year-old is charged with two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm and one count each of serious assault of public officer performing function by biting spitting etc, wilful damage and possessing dangerous drugs.
She is due to reappear in the Richlands Magistrates Court on November 20 and has been remanded in custody.
Previous release: https://mypolice.page.link/cMG7

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: QP1902223723

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Water Police are appealing for public assistance in relation to a male swimmer possibly distressed in the waters off Margate late this afternoon (November 14).
Around 6:28pm a female witness was watching the man swimming through binoculars from her residence at Woody Point.
She saw the man was swimming approximately 500m offshore in a south easterly direction.
The woman saw the man was waving his arms and seemed to be struggling in the water.  The woman subsequently lost sight of the man.
A second female witness was fishing on Woody Point Jetty and saw a man was swimming in the same vicinity at around 4:00pm.
Water Police, Polair and Coast Guard vessels are currently conducting a search of the area.
Police are requesting that if anyone with information concerning this report including the male swimmer to please contact Policelink on 131444.

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Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred yesterday (November 13) on Flinders Highway Woodstock via Townsville.
Preliminary investigations indicate that around 2:40pm a 3 tonne Toyota Dyna truck towing a car trailer containing a shell of a VW Golf was travelling east from Charters Towers along Flinders Highway.
Upon approaching the intersection of Giru Woodstock Road, the truck has blown a tyre causing it to drift onto the incorrect side of the road, hitting into a guard rail and causing it to spin before coming to rest.
The passenger side of the vehicle sustained the most damage resulting in the 69-year-old female passenger sustaining severe injuries as a result.
The 70-year-old male driver suffered severe shock but was not physically injured.
Police are encouraging anyone who has any information about the crash or who has dash-cam footage, to contact Policelink on 131 444.
Investigations are continuing.

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A 52-year-old male Senior Constable from the Road Policing Command has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service after being convicted and sentenced to two months’ imprisonment suspended for 18 months for misusing a restricted computer.
The officer has appealed the court-imposed sentence.
The officer had been previously stood down when he was charged with the offences.  Further assessment of the officer’s suitability to remain as a police officer will be determined following the outcome of the appeal.
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 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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Police investigating the serious assault of a 16-year-old boy in Augustine Heights this morning, are appealing for public assistance.
At around 9.30am, the boy was walking along Augusta Parkway when a black sedan stopped behind him.
A man got out of the vehicle, approached the boy and placed his arm around his neck.
He held a knife to the boy’s neck and threatened him before a struggle ensued.
A number of witnesses stopped to render assistance and the man returned to his car and drove away.
Officers are appealing for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time to please contact them.
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

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Police are seeking public assistance following the attempted break in to a South Brisbane premises this morning.
Just before 5am police were called to a Bouquet Street unit complex after reports the men were trying to gain entry to a storage area in the car park.
On arrival police observed two men in a parked white Toyota Kluger with black rims.
Police approached the vehicle on foot and asked the people to exit the car.
The driver drove into the parked police vehicle twice before turning to drive away. As the vehicle left one of the officers was knocked over.
A 30-year-old female Senior Constable was taken to hospital as a precaution with bruising and abrasions. She was released shortly afterwards.
The driver is described as 30 to 35-years-old and was wearing a black t-shirt and light-coloured shorts.
The other man was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans.
If anyone does see the men, do not approach

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