Category: Latest Queensland Police News

Police are investigating following the discovery of a deceased man in Maroochydore this morning.
Officers were called to an address on Millwell Road just after 8.30am after the man’s body was located outside.
A crime scene has been declared and investigations are underway to determine the cause of death.
There is no further information at this time.
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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Detectives are investigating the assault and attempted robbery of a 79-year-old man in Cherbourg yesterday afternoon.
At around 4:30pm two teens entered a home on Hillview Street and demanded money from a male occupant.
When the man refused they struck the man with a piece of wood before fleeing the scene on foot.
Emergency services attended the scene and the man was transported to Cherbourg Hospital for treatment of a laceration to his head.
Anyone with information 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: QP1901754202

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Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Wynnum West on September 6 have charged a man.
Police will allege around 8:30pm a man entered the business at the intersection of Wynnum Road and Plaza Street, armed with a knife.
It will be further alleged he demanded money from a staff member, who complied with the man’s demands, before he fled the scene on foot.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
Police took a man into custody at an address in Manly West overnight.
A 30-year-old Wakerley man has been charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery and enter premises and commit an indictable offence.
He is due to appear in Cleveland Magistrates Court on September 9.
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

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Detectives are investigating two separate shooting incidents at Aitkenvale and Cranbrook this morning.
At 4am a number of projectiles were discharged near a licensed premises on Ross River Road.
No person was injured as a result of this incident.
At 4.20am a single projectile was discharged towards a residence on Undara Avenue in Cranbrook.
The occupants were home at the time, but were not injured.
Police are appealing for anyone in the local area who noticed any suspicious activity, or who may have CCTV or dashcam vision to 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 day.

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Detectives are investigating an alleged unlawful wounding at Kelvin Grove overnight.
It will be alleged at 9.35pm two men attended a Tait Street unit wearing masks and carrying a knife and a crow bar.
They hit the 39-year-old male resident in the head and demanded money.
A struggle ensured during which one of the masked men was allegedly struck several times in the head and neck with a knife.
Both men then fled the scene in a Mitsubishi Lancer been driven by a woman.
Police located the Lancer a short time later in Stafford and the two men were transported to hospital with non-life threatening facial and neck injuries.
Investigations are continuing.

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Police divers have located two deceased men whilst searching the Wuruma Dam near Eidsvold at 3pm today.
Just before 5pm yesterday, a boat flipped throwing four occupants overboard. Two women were unharmed and swam to shore to alert emergency services.
Police believe the men to be the 30-year-old man and 70-year-old man who were in the boat.
Police will now prepare a report for the Coroner.

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Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel at Durack this morning.
At 2.30am a man approached the main entrance doors and pointed a firearm at a man at the door.
Another man inside the hotel complied with the demands and handed a sum of cash to the armed man who left the area towards King Avenue.
The man was wearing dark clothing and black balaclava
Officers patrolled the surrounding area but were unable to locate the man.
Investigations into the matter 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.
Quote this reference number: QP1901695199

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Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a single vehicle traffic crash in the Toolara State Forest yesterday afternoon.
Around 2.30pm, a Toyota Corolla was travelling along an unsealed forestry road, Kelly Three Road, when the vehicle left the road and hit a tree.
The driver and sole occupant of the car, a 47-year-old Maryborough woman, died at the scene.
Investigations are continuing.

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In the week leading up to Capella Rodeo police have conducted Operation Fiddlesticks, resulting in the seizure of illegal firearms and over 30 charges laid for drug and traffic offences.
Police from Tieri, Anakie, Rockhampton and Brisbane along with local officers and a drug detection dog executed search warrants on properties in Capella and Anakie.
Twelve people were charged with more than 30 offences with information suggesting a prolific drug supply between the two towns.
Over the Capella Rodeo weekend police conducted over 600 breath tests and 140 drug tests with several people returning positive test results for both drink and drug driving and up to 11 infringements issued for speed and other vehicle offences.
Officer in charge of Capella Station Senior Constable Andrew Finall thanked the Capella Rodeo Committee for their assistance and acknowledged there were no issues at the actual rodeo or evidence any offences were linked to the event.
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A 37-year-old male Protective Security Officer from Operations Support Command has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject to fraud, forgery and related allegations and scheduled to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 11, 2019.
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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