Commissioner Ian Stewart and Liam Richardson from Red Cross
Today, Commissioner Ian Stewart attended a Red Cross breakfast and accepted an award on behalf of the QPS for having the highest blood donations across all Queensland government departments for 2018.
We are pleased to announce that a total of 2205 QPS officers and staff members from across the state took part in the Red Cross challenge and donated.
Today Commissioner Ian Stewart congratulated all police officers and staff members who rolled up their sleeves for this great cause.
“This annual challenge, not only supports a great organisation, but encourages friendly competition between our fellow emergency service colleagues,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Through the course of their work, members of the police service know how important and life-saving blood donations can be.
“Participating in this challenge is another way police can support their community.
“I am proud to accept this award today, however it is important for all of us
Category: Latest Queensland Police News
Attempted robbery, Kilcoy
Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a service station in Kilcoy late last night.
Just before midnight, a new model Landcruiser pulled into a service station on Hope Street and parked at the rear of the business.
The male passenger exited the vehicle, tied a chain to the tow ball of the vehicle, smashed through a window and wrapped the chain around the ATM inside the building, before attempting to remove it.
The chain snapped and the vehicle drove out of the driveway, however then performed a U-turn at Ridge Street and returned.
The man proceeded to reattach the chain in another attempt to remove it from the building.
The vehicle drove at speed to remove it however the chain snapped again, extensively damaging the building and the machine.
The chain then catapulted and punctured a hole in a concrete power pole.
At this point, the vehicle drove from the scene, along Hope Street
Boaties warned of extreme weather
Water Police are warning all boaties and swimmers to consider staying away from the surf as extreme weather conditions, whipped up by Tropical Cyclone Oma, sets-in across the southern Queensland coast.
Strong winds and large swell are predicted to increase to severe gale force winds and damaging swell by the weekend.
Water Police Senior Sergeant David Edden said people should avoid any type of boating and water activities near surf-exposed areas for at least the next five days.
“The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a hazardous surf warning for waters between Yeppoon and the Gold Coast with seas reaching extreme conditions over the coming days,” Senior Sergeant Edden said.
“We are expecting to see extremely dangerous conditions on the water and we are urging everyone to make smart decisions and stay safe.
“All boaties, fishers, surfers and swimmers should reconsider any plans which involve the surf over the coming days.
“It is also vital to check
Burglary with violence, Elanora
Detectives are investigating a burglary with violence at an Elanora home that occurred in the early hours of this morning.
Around 1.30am five men wearing balaclavas forced entry into a Bunbury Court residence and threatened the three occupants.
The men were armed as they moved through the home damaging property, one of them struck a 20-year-old male resident to his leg with a baseball bat, demanding items of value.
The men demanded keys to one of the occupant’s silver 1999 Proton Persona with Queensland registration 096 LZA fleeing the scene in the vehicle.
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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Update 5: Homicide, Karawatha
Detectives investigating the homicide of a 40-year-old woman at Karawatha earlier this month have released CCTV of two vehicles of interest as they continue to appeal for public assistance.
The woman’s body was found at a Wembley Road property just after 3am on February 9.
As part of ongoing inquiries detectives are reviewing all available CCTV footage as they work to identify vehicles seen in the area at the time of the incident.
Investigators today released CCTV capturing an orange sedan and a white dual cab utility towing a trailer travelling separately through the intersection of Wembley Road and Arshad Drive just after 3am.
Police are appealing for the drivers of the vehicles or anyone who may recognise the vehicles 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,
Update: Wounding charge, Cairns
A 43-year-old man has been charged following investigations into an incident at a Cairns restaurant on Friday night.
It will be alleged a group of people were at the Florence Street restaurant when one of the men became verbally aggressive towards another man in the group around 10am.
It will be further alleged the same man then struck the other man in the face with a wine glass, causing it to shatter.
A 37-year-old man sustained a significant facial laceration which required surgery at Cairns Hospital.
The 43-year-old Manoora man has been charged with one count of unlawful wounding and is expected to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on March 7.
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
Hit and run, Tarragindi
Police are investigating a hit and run which occurred this morning at Tarragindi.
At 4.30am a 53-year-old Tarragindi man was jogging along Strathfield Street when it is believed he was hit by a vehicle.
The man sustained critical injuries and was transported to Princess Alexandra hospital where he is currently in an induced coma.
The man was shirtless and wearing navy blue running shorts and blue running shoes.
If anyone saw the man running in the vicinity of Strathfield Street early this morning, they are encouraged to call police.
Police are also seeking dash cam vision from members of the public who may have been in the area at the time.
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
Armed robbery, Mackay
Detectives are investigating the robbery of a bottle shop at Mackay yesterday afternoon.
At 3.30pm, a man has entered the Evans Street store before approaching the counter and presenting a knife.
The man was demanded money from the 22-year-old female employee prior to leaving the store.
The man can be described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 50-years-old with grey stubble and he was wearing black sunglasses, a dark coloured sleeveless hoodie. He was also wearing dark blue shorts with a white thin stripe and white runners and holding a grey backpack. The male has been observed riding a push bike along Evans Street to and from the offence location.
Police are seeking dash cam vision from members of the public who may have been in the area.
No one was physically injured during this incident.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Murder charge, Granville
Detectives have charged a man with murder following the death of a 49-year-old man in Granville this afternoon.
Police were called to a unit block on Cambridge Street at around midday, following reports a man had been located with what appeared to be stab wounds.
Emergency services attended and attempted to revive the man, however he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A man was taken into custody at the scene later in the afternoon.
A 22-year-old Granville man has been charged with murder, burglary and commit an indictable offence and attempted fraud.
He is due to appear in Maryborough Magistrates Court on February 18.
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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QPS supports Uniforms 4 Kids
Commissioner Ian Stewart today joined police and emergency services from across the country to launch the Uniforms 4 Kids initiative at Queensland Police Service Headquarters.
Uniforms 4 Kids is a not-for-profit charity, founded by retired QPS officer Yvonne Pattinson OAM, aimed at repurposing uniforms for disadvantaged children within the community. Since the program’s inception, QPS uniforms have been repurposed for Indigenous children across Australia and also children in the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea.
As an Official Ambassador for the initiative, Commissioner Stewart said it was an honour to be part of such a worthwhile initiative. Today’s launch was also supported by key figures including His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governer of Queensland, The Honourable Mark Ryan MP Minister for Police, The Hononourable Peter Dutton MP Minister for Home Affairs and Commissioner Andrew Colvin of the Australian Federal Police.
His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC with volunteer