Category: Latest Queensland Police News

Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a man drowned at Robina today.
Around 11.20am, police received a report that a man had allegedly tried to break into a home on Blakehurst Place, when he was disturbed and subsequently jumped into a lake. That witness told police that he had seen the man submerge and fail to resurface.
Police attended the scene where officers conducted an extensive air, land and water search.
Police divers located the man deceased underwater in the vicinity of Narrabeen Court around 1.30pm.
Investigations continue to establish the man’s identity. The death is not being treated as suspicious.

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

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a single vehicle traffic crash at Beachmere, on October 27.
Around 7.40pm, police were called to the scene on Bishop Road.
Initial investigations indicate a White Nissan Patrol had been travelling in a northerly direction, when the driver lost control and crashed through a fence, coming to a stop in a small dam.
The driver and sole occupant, a 17-year-old boy from Ningi was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for anyone who saw the car on Bishop Road prior to or after the crash to contact police.
Any witnesses who may have stopped and left the scene prior to police or emergency services arriving, are asked to contact police.

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An investigation by the State Crime Command’s Prostitution Enforcement Taskforce targeting unlawful prostitution has led to the closure of an illegal Gold Coast escort agency, with 25 people, including the alleged business owner, a 47-year-old man, to appear in court this week.
The protracted investigation Operation Romeo Manoeuvre began in March 2019 to disrupt and dismantle networks profiting from illegal prostitution activities.
Police executed a search warrant on a residence at Coomera after which a 47-year-old man was charged with offences including carrying on the business of providing unlawful prostitution.
During the search officers allegedly located several mobile phones with contact numbers used in advertising for prostitution services, two vehicles used for transportation, a computer with software for booking appointments along with a range of business documents.
Police will allege the business was operating under the façade of a legitimate businesses, with documentation uncovered including employment contracts and worksheets.
Senior Sergeant Kevin Groenhuijzen said the

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Police have arrested a man following an incident in Nerang this afternoon.
Around 6pm, a dog squad police car was travelling south on the Pacific Motorway when another car attempted to ram it several times.
The police car briefly pursued the car before terminating the pursuit after two minutes.
The driver of the car was later located at Ashmore and arrested.

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 a fatal traffic crash involving a motorcycle at Bracken Ridge this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate, a motorcycle was travelling northbound on the Gateway Motorway around 3.50pm when it collided with a car and then a truck.
The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old Stafford Heights man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Anyone in the area with dash cam footage is urged 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.

Quote this reference number: QP1902132697

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Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash 20km south of Bundaberg today.
Preliminary investigations indicated, around 9.50am a car and truck with a trailer collided on the Isis Highway.
The driver of the car, a 69-year-old man from Avoca, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Anyone in the area at the time with dash cam footage is urged 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.

Quote this reference number: QP1902131079

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Police have charged a second male over the alleged grievous bodily harm of a man at Helensvale on Friday, October 25.
It is alleged that around 4.30pm, a 43-year-old man was at a bus stop on Milaroo Drive, when he was tackled by two males.
One of the males then allegedly stomped on the victim’s head causing him to lose consciousness.
The following day (Saturday October 26), detectives from Coomera CIB received vision of the alleged assault.
Subsequent investigations lead police to arrest a 20-year-old Pacific Pines man on Sunday afternoon (October 27) and charge him with one count of grievous bodily harm.
He was scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday October 28).
This morning (Tuesday October 29), detectives arrested a 15-year-old Pacific Pines boy and charged him with one count of grievous bodily harm.
He will be dealt with under provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

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Police are investigating after a man was critically injured in a single vehicle traffic crash at Bald Hills last night.
Preliminary information suggests around 10.10pm a Holden Calais was travelling southbound along the Gympie Arterial Road when it lost control and rolled a number of times.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 32-year-old Kallangur man, sustained serious injures as a result of the crash.
He was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
The southbound lanes of the Gympie Arterial Road were closed for several hours however are now open to traffic.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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 have arrested two teenagers after a 48-year-old man was allegedly stabbed at Pimpama this afternoon.
Around 3pm, a 48-year-old man had an argument with teenagers at a Yawalpah Road address.
It will be alleged he received a puncture wound to his chest, armpit and face, from a pair of scissors.
Paramedics attended the scene where they treated the man. He was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Police located two people a short distance away and they were taken into custody.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with wounding.
A 17-year-old girl Has been charged with stealing.
They both will be will be dealt with under the provisions of The Youth Justice Act

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Police have charged a 11-year-old girl from Heatley following a incident at a educational facility today.
She has been charged with one count each of wounding, possession of a knife in a public place or a school and threatening violence.
She is scheduled to appear at children’s court on a later date.
Previous media release: https://mypolice.page.link/QMMA 
Police have arrested a girl following an alleged stabbing at Heatley today.
Just before midday, police were called to an educational facility where a student allegedly stabbed a teacher.
Police located a 11-year-old girl inside the school grounds armed with a knife.
Officers gave the girl multiple verbal commands prior to deploying a conductive energy device and taken into custody.
A 56-year-old woman suffered a small non-life-threatening wound to the back of her shoulder and was transported to Townsville Hospital as a precaution.
The 11-year-old girl is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444

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