Police are investigating a serious two vehicle traffic crash that occurred overnight at Alexandra Hills.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Vienna Road and Wimborne Street shortly after 9pm following reports two vehicles had collided.
One vehicle, a four-wheel drive, rolled onto its side and crashed into a fence.
The 28-year-old male driver of the four-wheel drive and two passengers, a 9-year-old boy and a 28-year-old woman were all taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the other vehicle, a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old male passenger were both taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injures.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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Robbery with violence, Coolangatta
Police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy sustained a cut to his hand in a robbery that occurred this afternoon at Coolangatta.
At 3.50pm, a 17-year-old was in a car in a car park on Creek Street when he was approached by two unknown men.
One got into the passenger seat of his vehicle and produced a knife and made demands for cash.
A struggle took place between the pair in the car and the boy sustained a cut to his hand before the pair fled the scene with his mobile phone.
The boy was taken to the Tweed Heads District Hospital for treatment of a laceration to his hand.
Investigations are continuing, and officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area and saw anything to contact them.
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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Weapons & dangerous driving charges, Beenleigh
Police have charged a man after a police car was damaged in Beenleigh this afternoon.
At around 12:45pm police observed a vehicle which had been reported stolen from Bellbird Park on January 6 parked on Solar Street in Beenleigh.
Police will allege officers then saw a man enter the parked car.
It will be further alleged when officers directed the man to exit the vehicle he drove the vehicle towards officers, hitting their car, before colliding with a rock wall.
The man then allegedly fled the scene on foot, armed with a handgun.
He allegedly discarded the handgun before being taken into custody by officers in bushland near Spanns Road.
No officers were physically injured during the incident.
A 23-year-old Northgate man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a weapon (handgun), unlawful use of a motor vehicle, serious assault, wilful damage of police property, possessing dangerous
Police officer stood down, Southern Region
A 33-year-old male senior constable from Southern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is alleged to have inappropriately accessed the Queensland Police Service computer systems and information and has been served a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 11, 2019 charged with Computer Hacking and Misuse, pursuant to s.408E Criminal Code.
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 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
Update 4: Search and rescue, Bogie (near Bowen)
The five men stranded after their ute was washed off a road in Bogie this morning have been rescued.
The RACQ CQ Rescue Helicopter retrieved the group just before 3.20pm.
Police will meet the men at Proserpine Airport where they are expected to land shortly.
Earlier updates here: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/mackay/2019/01/10/update-3-search-and-rescue-bogie-near-bowen/
Stolen solar panels, Bells Creek
Police are looking for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the Southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway, Bells Creek, overnight on January 7 and 8.
Detectives are investigating the theft of a large quantity of solar panels, storage batteries and accessories from two fenced billboard sites, approximately two kilometres North of the Roy’s Road overpass.
Detectives are looking for a four-wheel drive or a truck capable of transporting these items from the scene.
The vehicle was likely to have been parked by the fence-line adjoining the Bruce Highway sometime overnight between Monday or Tuesday this week.
Anyone with footage or who passed through that area at that time is urged to contact police.
The 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
Update 3: Search and rescue, Bogie (near Bowen)
The five men stranded after their ute was washed off a road in Bogie this morning (near Bowen) have been located.
A nearby farmer located the men and contacted authorities.
A plan for their extraction is being made, as the helicopter is unable to retrieve them right now due to fuel levels.
It is not known what condition the men are in.
Earlier update here: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/mackay/2019/01/10/update-2-search-and-rescue-bogie-near-bowen/
Armed robbery, Nambour
Detectives are seeking public assistance to help locate a man following an armed robbery that occurred yesterday morning in Nambour.
A man entered a pharmacy on Mill Street at 10.25am and produced a knife and made demands to staff for medication.
When they complied, the man fled the scene without further incident.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 175cm tall and is believed to be in his 50s or 60s.
He has a solid build and brown hair.
Police believe the same man committed a similar offence at a Rawson Street at Caloundra chemist on January 4.
Anyone who has any information which may assist police or recognises the man is being asked to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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Update 2: Search and rescue, Bogie (near Bowen)
The search and rescue operation to locate five men stranded after their ute was washed off a road in Bogie this morning (near Bowen) is continuing.
The CQ Rescue Helicopter was dispatched from Mackay after a different aircraft was unable to reach the area from Townsville due to severe weather.
The CQ Rescue Helicopter reached the search area earlier, but it has now been grounded due to heavy rain.
Police hope to launch two vessels soon to search Molongal Creek.
Around 8am, the mother of one of the vehicle’s occupants called police to relay a message from her son that water was rising around the ute he was in.
The ute had been on Tondara Road, around 15 kilometres from the Bruce Highway.
It appears the ute was then swept off the road.
Initial information indicates that they managed to get out of the ute but are now stranded and may have been making their way to
Fatal traffic crash, Wolvi
Police are investigating this morning’s fatal traffic crash on Tagigan Road, Wolvi, near Gympie.
The 59-year-old man’s Mitsubishi Challenger was found shortly after 5 am.
Early investigation suggests that the vehicle left the roadway sometime between 2.30 and 3 am and collided with a tree.
The man passed away as a result of his injuries at the scene.
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.
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