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Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a man who may be able to assist with investigations into the serious assault of an elderly man last week at a Regents Park home.
On March 17, a 71-year-old man had his home broken into before he was thrown to the ground and assaulted.
Shortly after, the man’s car keys and his car were taken before his mobile phone was smashed.
Officers would like to speak to a 45-year-old man (pictured) described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 170cm tall, of a muscular build with short brown hair and blue eyes.
Officers are also appealing for anyone who may have seen a maroon 2007 Holden Commodore sedan (pictured) with Queensland registration 542LMV to contact them.
If members of the public see the man or car, they are urged not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero (000).

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Police are investigating a fatal traffic incident which occurred in a carpark off the Bruce Highway at Burpengary this afternoon.
Emergency services attended the service station carpark at around 5pm, following reports a child had been struck by a utility.
Attempts were made to treat the girl however she died at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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 revoked a declaration which was made under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Townsville on Tuesday.
The declaration was revoked at 5.30pm today.
The area had been declared unsafe on March 19 due a building becoming unstable.
Sturt Street, Stokes Street, Walker Street and Denham Street were the streets which bordered the exclusion zone.
The public are thanked for avoiding the unstable area during 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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Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash on Hilton Esplanade, Noosa this afternoon.
An 89-year-old Tewantin woman, riding a mobility scooter, collided with a Mercedes-Benz car shortly before 1pm.
The woman was transported to the Noosa Hospital in a critical condition but unfortunately died of her injuries.
The 48-year-old Marcoola man, driver of the car, was not physically injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit investigation is 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: QP1900568178

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With Tropical Cyclone Trevor (TC Trevor) continuing to batter cape communities’ police would like to remind members of the community to exercise extreme caution with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, possible flash flooding and hazardous surfs being experienced across Far North Queensland.
The current warning area for TC Trevor is from Pormpuraaw to Mapoon with a watch zone covering Nhulunbuy to Karumba, including Goote Eylandt, Borroloola, Mornington Island and extending inland to Cape Crawford, and Kowanyama to Pormpuraaw.
During and immediately after severe weather events traversing roadways, either in vehicles or on foot, is extremely hazardous as water levels can rise and fall quickly, and debris and hazards are hidden.
The public are urged to avoid flooded roads, creeks and watercourses and motorists are also reminded that road closures and road conditions can change rapidly as creeks and water courses can rise and fall quickly. REMEMBER, IF IT’S FLOODED, FORGET IT!
A flood watch remains

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Today March 21, is Harmony Day; the twentieth anniversary of Harmony Day in fact. Harmony Day is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background; united by a set of core Australian values.
This year’s theme is #standtogether and #everyonebelongs.
Our Jindalee State School Adopt-a-Cops from the Centenary North Police Beat attended the school today to speak to the students about Harmony day.
After speaking with students during lunch we all agreed that treating other people like we want them to treat us is a really good place to start.
We discussed respect for each other and how it is much more fun to include others in our day then exclude them.
We spoke about not being a bystander and if someone is being mean or bullying someone else we need to make sure we tell someone

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Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a convenience store at Chermside last night.
Just before 9pm, a man armed with a knife entered the Gympie Road business and threatened the male employee.
The man jumped the counter before the staff member was able to lock himself in a back room.
The man has attempted to open the till without success and has left the store empty handed.
He is described as having a medium build, olive complexion, approximately 180cm tall, wearing a white cloth covering his head, a black long sleeve shirt with aqua horizontal stripes, long dark trousers and black joggers.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with further information and for two customers who were in the store shortly before the incident, to contact police.
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An Emergency Alert message has been issued by the Aurukun Shire Council to the residents of Aurukun regarding impacts to the town from TC Trevor.
Residents are advised that heavy rain and strong winds will increase this afternoon and the shop will close at 2pm.
Residents are further advised warn others, seek shelter and stay inside until after the cyclone event.
For more information, residents are advised to refer to the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au or call 4060 6811.
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Detectives from the Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch investigating the alleged serious assault of a bus driver late last year at Birkdale have released images of a woman who may be able to assist with their investigations.
Police will allege that around 2.45pm on Thursday, December 20 a woman verbally abused a 47-year-old male bus driver when the bus was stopped at the Birkdale Railway Station bus stop located in Napier Street.
The woman then allegedly began yelling and threatening the driver before spitting in his face.
The woman then exited the bus and was last seen walking on the railway platform with a male acquaintance (image 2).
The woman is described as aged in her mid-twenties, approximately 175cms tall with an olive complexion, proportionate build and dark hair.
CCTV copied below.
 
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Anyone who can assist detectives with their investigations is urged to contact police (detail below).
 
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Police are seeking public assistance to track down a possible witness to a grass fire at Heritage Park on March 5.
Officers were called to Kimridge Drive just before 1pm following reports of smoke in the area.
A grass fire was located on a vacant block and quickly extinguished with no major damage.
The incident follows a house fire on an adjacent block of land in August of last year which completely destroyed the residence.
Police have released CCTV of a person who may be able to assist with inquiries in relation to the grass fire.
The footage depicts a young person dressed in a wizard’s costume riding on a bike near the scene on Kimridge Drive.
Police believe this person may have witnessed the incident and is urging them to come forward.
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