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The Queensland Police Service today launched a new crime prevention campaign, aimed at changing Queenslander’s perspectives towards property crime.
This new campaign uses mixed media including the 360° format and flyers on social media to put users in a criminal’s perspective and point out every day behaviours which can increase the likelihood of Queenslanders falling victim to opportunistic crime.
Acting Inspector Joanna Stone, Manager of Crime Prevention Programs Unit said crime prevention was every Queenslander’s responsibility and campaigns such as this, allowed the QPS to educate around crime prevention habits.
“Police across the state have crime prevention at the forefront of their minds every day when interacting with Queenslanders,” Acting Inspector Stone said.
“Too often, property crime is the result of opportunistic criminals receiving a helping hand from unsuspecting Queenslanders, whether that be through a wallet left on the front seat of a car or a back door left unlocked.
“By refreshing these materials and

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Police are investigating after an opportunistic thief broke into the home of a Sherwood couple last week and stole an urn containing their daughter’s ashes as well as World War II medals awarded to a late family member.
On May 19 a person entered the Magazine Street residence while a 72-year-old woman slept inside and searched through a bedroom, removing her handbag and some jewellery as well as the urn and medals.
The urn (similar to pictured) is a rosewood polished box around 30 centimetres long and 20 centimetres wide and contains the ashes of the residents’ daughter who passed away at the age of 17.
The war medals (similar to pictured) were awarded the 72-year-old male resident’s late father, A.N.PALMER from the 2/7th Battalion for services in the Middle East and New Guinea during World War II.
The victims have been left devastated by the loss and police are appealing to the conscience

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Police investigations are underway after two stolen vehicles from Carina were used during break-ins at three separate businesses at Mount Cotton, Ormeau and Holmview overnight.
Around 1.05am, a grey 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero bearing Queensland registration “043 VHN” and a white 2016 Hyundai i30 hatchback bearing Queensland registration “653 XIR”, with a logo on the driver’s side door that reads “Story House Early Learning”, attended a supermarket on Valley Way at Mount Cotton.
The Pajero was used to force entry through the front glass doors of a supermarket while the Hyundai was used as a ‘lookout’ vehicle.
Three male offenders exited the vehicles to enter the store, whilst one remained in the Hyundai.
However, the three males ran back to the vehicles upon realising an employee was inside the store the both cars fled the scene.
Around 1.30am, both vehicles attended a supermarket on Peachey Road at Ormeau, where the Pajero was used to force entry

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Police are investigating after a man was threatened with violence and his car was stolen at Logan River Road in the early hours of this morning.
Around 12.15am, a man approached another man and demanded the keys to his car.
An altercation occurred, and the offender produced a screw driver and made verbal threats to the victim to hand over his car keys.
The victim complied, and the offender fled the scene in the stolen car, a white Nissan pulsar sedan registration number 638KLH.
The offender is described as Caucasian, approximately 25-years-old with tattoos on both calves.
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.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic crash at Branyan, 10km south of Bundaberg this evening.
Around 6.30pm a car travelling north on the Isis Highway sideswiped a car travelling in the opposite direction before colliding with a second car travelling south.
The driver of the car travelling north, a 63-year-old woman from Moore Park Beach, was declared deceased at the scene. The passenger of her vehicle, a 74-year-old man, was seriously injured and transported to Bundaberg Base Hospital.
The drivers of the two cars travelling south were both taken to Bundaberg Base Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dascam 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

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Police have released vision to help identify possible witnesses and those responsible for a suspicious fire in Inala Sunday, May 12.
The fire at the Corsair Avenue grocery market started just before 2am that day and was well alight when emergency services arrived. The fire caused extensive damage through the shop.
This footage shows a number of people who were in the area at the time and may have information that could assist police in their investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact 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 day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900921625

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Police have charged 118 people on 342 offences following a four-day enforcement operation throughout the Logan Police District.
Operation Romeo-Velodrome ran over two weekends (May 10 to 11 and May 15 to 16) and involved officers from Logan District Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), Logan Tactical Crime Squad, General Duties police, Dog Squad, State Crime Command, Road Policing Unit, Forensic Services Branch, PolAir and Gold Coast Rapid Action Patrols (RAP).
The aim of the operation was to target drug related crime specifically linked to methamphetamines.
During the operation police seized large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, morphine, prescription drugs, cannabis, six firearms including shotguns and a handgun, in excess of 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition and $10,000 in cash.
Police also recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen property including four motorbikes, two cars, a trailer, four camper trailers, a caravan, ride on lawnmower, air conditioning units, Ipads, tablets, mobile phones and

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Police are investigating after a man was robbed at gun-point at Coombabah in the early hours of this morning.
Around 4.20am, a 73-year-old Biggera Waters man was sitting in his parked car on The Esplanade, talking on his mobile phone, when a vehicle pulled up in front of him.
An unknown man exited the vehicle and approached the 73-year-old’s driver-side window before producing what appeared to be a black semi-automatic handgun.
The man then threatened the 73-year-old and demanded his wallet.
Initially, the 73-year-old denied he had a wallet, before the man reached through the driver’s side window and grabbed his jacket and pointed the firearm at his face. The victim then handed over his wallet and the man ran back to the vehicle and drove away.
The 73-year-old was not injured during the armed robbery.
The man is described as aged in his 20s and was wearing a black

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Police are investigating a single vehicle crash which claimed the life of a man at Rosemount last night.
Around 10.40pm, emergency services were called to a crash on the Bruce Highway 2km south of the Nambour Bli Bli turn off.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle who was pronounced deceased at the scene is believed to be a 28-year-old man from Lawnton.
Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit 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: QP1900974657

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Police are searching for two men following two armed robberies in Dakabin and Aspley tonight.
Around 8pm, a man armed with hand gun entered a supermarket on Whitehorse Road, Dakabin and demanded cash. When the cash register was opened, he grabbed the contents and fled on foot.
Around 9.30pm, two men, one armed with a hand gun, entered a pharmacy on Gympie Road in Aspley and demanded prescription drugs and cash. After the staff put money and medication into plastic bags and handed them over, the offenders fled and were last seen heading north through the car park.
Police believe one of the offenders was involved in both robberies. He is described as Caucasian with a slim build and approximately 180cm tall.
The second man in the Aspley robbery is described as Caucasian with a slim build.
No one was physically injured during these incidents.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed anything or

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