Category: Latest Queensland Police News

Next week, little zombies, ghosts and witches will take to the streets for Halloween trick or treating.
We understand that not everybody celebrates this fang-tastic night, so we have created some posters that you can display on your door or in a prominent position at your home, indicating whether or not you welcome trick or treaters, or don’t wish to be disturbed.
Click here to download a colour copy of the trick or treaters are welcome here sign, or click here for black and white.
Alternatively, click here for the no thanks poster.

While we all love a good scare, the Queensland Police Service wants to remind community members to creep it real and ensure the safety of children is top priority.
To make sure your Halloween doesn’t become a nightmare, trick or treaters should:

Be accompanied by a trusted, responsible adult monster at all times;
Always walk, not run, between houses and stick to the footpath rather

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Police are seeking assistance to identify a man who assaulted another man in Brisbane last month.
Just before 5pm on September 24, two men were walking along George Street when one man has tried to pass the other, who was on his phone.
The 45-year-old man inadvertently clipped the man’s shoe which has caused the man to turn and strike him in the face.
He then continued to verbally abuse the man before walking off.
The 45-year-old sustained injuries to his jaw as a result of the strike.
Anyone who can identify the man is urged to come forward to police.

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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 investigating the serious assault of a woman at the Sandgate foreshore on October 22 have released a computer-generated image of a man who may be able to assist them with their investigation.
At around 7.45am a man and the 68-year-old woman had an altercation over the man’s dog.
The man allegedly spat on the woman and punched the woman in the face, causing the woman to lose consciousness and fall to the ground.
The man is described as aged in his 30s, Caucasian with an olive complexion, about 180cm tall and was seen wearing a yellow top, dark pants, no shoes and walking a grey American Staffy.
He was last seen walking towards Second Avenue with his dog.
The 68-year-old woman was transported to hospital for treatment.
Police continue appealing for anyone that witnessed the incident or may have CCTV or dashcam footage of that area to contact police. As you

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A new police operation launched in Townsville this week aimed at preventing criminal activity and identifying individuals and groups who participate in crime has so far resulted in the arrests of nine people.
A 19-year-old Vincent man has been further charged with two counts attempt to enter dwelling with intent to commit indictable offence.  He will be appearing in the Townsville Magistrates Court on December 19.
A 21-year-old Heatley woman has been further charged with additional burglary, receiving and fraud offences.
A 23-year-old Garbutt man has been charged with three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts of receiving tainted property and disqualified driving and one count of enter premises and commit indictable offence and drive without due care.  He will be appearing in the Townsville Magistrates Court on November 19.
A 15-year-old Aitkenvale boy has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle as well as

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Australia Post recently advised of an SMS scam where fraudulent text messages were circulating advising customers of problems delivering a package and asking the customer to click on a link.
In this convincing scam, the text messages appears in the same text thread as legitimate Australia Post communications giving you a sense of trust.
Once you click on the link however, you will be led to a fake website asking for personal particulars and sometimes a payment.

Queensland Police have received a number of reports about this scam and ones like it that use well-known brands, authentic-looking messages and increasingly sophisticated phishing techniques. Unfortunately, it has become very easy for cybercriminals to steal your personal details and carry out illegal activities in your name. These cybercriminals also use your identity to apply for credit in your name which you do not know about until the debt collectors come knocking.
The best way to protect

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A male sergeant from Central Region who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service in July 2018 will now return to operational duties.
The officer was stood down in relation to matters involving his representation as a Justice of Peace.
These matters have now been finalised.
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.
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 have released CCTV of the armed robbery at a convenience store in Balmoral last Month.
Around 8.50pm on September 7 a man entered the business on Thynne Road and approached the counter.
He then produced a knife and made demands for cash and cigarettes.
The female employee complied and the man fled the scene on foot.
The man was wearing a grey and white coloured camouflage hooded jumper, black pants and had black material covering his face.
Anyone who may recognised the man in the CCTV is urged to come forward.
 

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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: QP1901760453

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Commissioner Katarina Carroll joined members of the executive leadership team to congratulate employees of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for their dedicated contributions to their roles within the Service.
The ceremony saw over 30 officers and staff members recognised with the presentation of a range of prestigious awards.
Commissioner Carroll said all award recipients should be very proud of their achievements.
“These awards are not only representations of time and hard work, but also the dedication to servicing the community that uplifts the reputation of the Queensland Police Service as a whole,” Commissioner Carroll said.
“As members of the QPS, we are expected to meet the highest ethical standards and today’s ceremony has been another wonderful opportunity to recognise those who have risen to that challenge.
“It’s important that we take this time to recognise our members who face unique and challenging environments everyday whilst working together to make the community safer.”

Recipients included officers who

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Police are investigating after a man was injured during an altercation at an East Toowoomba home last night.
At around 8pm a group of approximately 9 people attended a residence on Curzon Street and made demands for money from the two male occupants. At least one of the people in the group was known to them.
The residents refused entry to the group and an altercation occurred, during which a 54-year-old was struck in the head with a glass object and shot in the hip with a small calibre projectile from a firearm.
The group then fled the scene and the man was transported to Toowoomba Hospital where he is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen a vehicle or a group of people leaving the Curzon Street area of East Toowoomba shortly after 8pm last night to come forward.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink

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Tully CIB detectives are investigating a robbery at a Victoria Street Cardwell business about 2am today.
Two men entered the store and jumped the service counter before attempting to gain entry to the cash register.
A female employee has exited a store room and was threatened by one man who was holding a screwdriver at the time.
The pair fled a short time later with a quantity of cigarettes and cash drawer.
Both men are described as Caucasian and approximately 183cm – 190cm tall.
One man is described as being of solid build and had a blue beanie pulled down over his face. It’s unknown what hair style he had, however he did have a very short crew cut style at the back of his head. He wore a long sleeved navy blue jumper over a brown t-shirt and dark coloured track pants with writing down the left leg. He

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