Two men have been arrested following a series of alleged armed robberies, break-ins and car thefts across the Darling Downs this morning.
At around 4.00am two men allegedly stole a Holden Commodore from a residence at Westbrook before fleeing the scene.
A short time later the same vehicle is alleged to have been involved in a fuel drive off at a nearby service station.
It is further alleged the same Holden Commodore was driven back to the Westbrook home where it was stolen from and a man armed with a machete approached the residents, threatened them and demanded the keys to a Toyota Hilux parked in the driveway.
The man then fled in the Hilux in the company of the stolen Comoodore and a silver Toyota Camry driven by two other men.
The residents of the property were not injured as a result of the incident.
Futher police inquiries led to the Toyota Camry being located
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Update: Homicide investigation arrest, Southport
Police have charged a man in relation to the alleged murder of Breeana Robinson at Southport in 2013.
A 45-year-old Nerang man has now been charged with one count each of murder, damaging evidence with intent and attempted fraud.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow, Saturday January 26, 2019.
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: QP1300122490
Road closures for Australia Day events
Motorists are being reminded about road closures and congestion as people attend various events in Brisbane on Australia Day tomorrow.
Approximately 45,000 people are expected to attend Australia Day events at South Bank Parklands and riverside locations throughout the day and for the fireworks show at 7.30pm.
Roads in the Brisbane City and South Brisbane areas will be temporarily closed between 10am and 1.30pm including Turbot, Edward, Adelaide, Melbourne, Grey and Glenelg streets as well as the Victoria Bridge.
Traffic delays can be expected surrounding The Gabba during the Cricket Test match from 12.30pm.
More information about traffic conditions can be accessed here: www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au
Extra police will be patrolling populated areas to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone attending public events and activities.
Police warn residents as cyclone, heavy rain to impact Far North Queensland
Police are once again reminding residents and visitors to the far north to be prepared as severe weather impacts the region.
A cyclone warning is current from Karumba to Mapoon with a separate severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding also in effect for large parts of the far north.
A flood watch and strong wind warnings have also been issued.
Heavy rainfall has already been received overnight, with more to come.
Far North District Officer Acting Chief Superintendent Glen Pointing said the community should be aware of potential impacts of the severe weather and plan accordingly.
“This cyclone season has already seen two systems coupled with significant rain, so it is not going to take much for river and creek heights along with other water courses to rise rapidly, creating significant risks to the many motorists travelling for the long weekend.
“We are also mindful that it is still school holidays, and we
Police warn residents as cyclone, heavy rain to impact Far North Queensland
Police are once again reminding residents and visitors to the far north to be prepared as severe weather impacts the region.
A cyclone warning is current from Karumba to Mapoon with a separate severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding also in effect for large parts of the far north.
A flood watch and strong wind warnings have also been issued.
Heavy rainfall has already been received overnight, with more to come.
Far North District Officer Acting Chief Superintendent Glen Pointing said the community should be aware of potential impacts of the severe weather and plan accordingly.
“This cyclone season has already seen two systems coupled with significant rain, so it is not going to take much for river and creek heights along with other water courses to rise rapidly, creating significant risks to the many motorists travelling for the long weekend.
“We are also mindful that it is still school holidays, and we
Armed robbery charges, Maryborough
A man has been charged following an armed robbery that occurred in Maryborough on January 19.
At 5.15am, police will allege a man armed with an axe entered a petrol station on Ferry Street and made demands for cash.
It will be further alleged the man fled the scene with a sum of cash.
A 24-year-old Maryborough man was arrested and charged with one count each of armed robbery and enter premises with intent and is due to appear in the Maryborough Magistrates Court today.
Serious traffic crash, Maroochydore
Investigators are appealing for information following a serious traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a SUV in Maroochydore yesterday afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle was travelling west along Bradman Avenue when it collided with a Ford Territory as the SUV entered Bradman Avenue from the Sunshine Motorway.
The rider, a 35-year-old woman, was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment of serious head and neck injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have dash cam vision from the area to contact police.
The 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 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900167241
Homicide investigation arrest, Southport
Gold Coast Detectives, in partnership with members of the Homicide Squad, State Crime Command, have taken a 45 year-old Gold Coast man into custody in relation the murder of Breeana Robinson at Southport in 2013.
Operation Quebec Helium has been a protracted investigation following the death of 21-year-old Breeanna Robinson when she was allegedly thrown from the balcony of an 11th floor apartment complex in Southport on January 29, 2013.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of the Gold Coast District Criminal Investigation Branch said that today’s arrests the culmination of years of hard work by detectives.
“The investigative team has left no stone unturned in identifying the circumstances of Breeana’s death demonstrating the passage of time is no escape for offenders,’ he said.
“Whilst investigations are ongoing, it is hoped Breeana’s family get some small comfort in seeing someone been brought to account for her death.”
A 45-year-old man will expected to be charged later today
Dangerous driving charges, Nerang
Detectives have charged a man after he allegedly drove a stolen car from Coombabah to Nerang and rammed a police vehicle yesterday.
It will be alleged at 5.30pm police observed a Ford Ranger utility with stolen plates in Coombabah. The vehicle has speed off and was tracked by Polair to an underground carpark in Station Street at Nerang. Police have blocked the entrance to the carpark with two police vehicles.
The Ford Ranger has then been driven straight at one of the police vehicles and rammed it. The entry to the carpark has remained blocked and the utility has then reversed back into the car park colliding with three parked cars.
The driver of the utility fled on foot to a hotel room where he has broken a glass panel to gain entry into the room. The man has then stolen some clothes from the hotel room and refused to let a woman
Four teens charged following multiple serious offences, Mareeba to Townsville
Detectives from Townsville’s Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged four teenagers with multiple offences including armed robbery, burglary and evade police following several alleged incidents which occurred from Mareeba to Townsville.
Police will allege an house in Abbott Street at Mareeba was broken into on the evening of January 23 and personal property and a Kia Rio were stolen.
It will be further alleged the vehicle was involved in a petrol drive off at a Mareeba service station, and an evade police offence on Townsville Road, Ingham.
Around 3am this morning the stolen vehicle was stationary on the Bruce Highway at Rollingstone when a car being driven by a 47-year-old woman and her 19-year-old female passenger approached. As they slowed down to pass the vehicle, police will allege two males exited the stolen vehicle, produced a firearm each and directed the woman to stop.
The woman stopped temporarily however when one of the