Police have released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into the armed robbery of a convenience store in Redcliffe on Saturday evening.
Around 7:20pm, a man entered a shop in Porter Street, produced a knife and demanded money. The man then took a quantity of cash and fled on foot, east along Porter Street.
The man is described as about 30 years of age, approximately 180cm tall, short brown hair, wearing a grey short sleeved t-shirt, black shorts with three white stripes down the leg and black shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
The vision can be viewed:
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Assault appeal, Kabra
Detectives are seeking help from the public after a man was located with life-threatening injuries near Kabra on Monday.
Initial investigations indicate the man was at a licensed premises on Upper Dawson Road at Allenstown around 2.30am when he became involved in a conversation with two men and a woman.
A short time later the man was seen to get into a dark coloured vehicle with the trio and travel in a southerly direction down Upper Dawson Road.
Around 4.20am a member of the public stopped at Wycarbah for the man, who told them he suffered severe burns after jumping from nearby train.
Detectives are particularly interested to speak with the two men and woman in the CCTV images as part of their investigations into the incident.
Police are encouraging people who were in the area around Allenstown and Wycarbah area between 2am and 4.30am on Monday to report anything suspicious and check their dash
Update: Fatal crash, Oxenford
Police have charged an 18-year-old man over a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a teenage boy at Oxenford in May this year.
It will be alleged that around 3.30pm on Sunday, May 20 a sedan and utility travelling in opposite directions of Tamborine Oxenford Road collided.
A 15-year-old Oxenford boy – the rear driver’s-side passenger of the sedan – was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the sedan was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital with critical injuries.
The other two passengers of the sedan and all three occupants of the utility sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for precautionary checks.
Following a protracted investigation by the Forensic Crash Unit, an 18-year-old Coomera man has now been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court on January
Weapons charges, South Townsville
Police have charged two men with weapon offences following an incident in South Townsville on December 3.
It will be alleged just before 9pm a car drove along Morey Street and fired projectiles from “gel blaster” replica rifles at a group of people.
Officers intercepted a vehicle on Perkins Street a short time later and allegedly located two replica rifles in the car.
Following investigations into the incident police overnight charged two men, a 24-year-old Rangewood man and a 21-year-old Rasmussen man, with assault occasioning bodily harm and dangerous conduct with a weapon.
Both men are due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on December 20.
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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Police officer stood down, Brisbane
A 38-year-old male plain clothes senior constable from Brisbane Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is the subject of an investigation and was subsequently served with a notice to appear for Computer Hacking. The officer is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 17, 2018.
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 that the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Fatal traffic crash, Mount Coolon (Mackay)
Police are investigating after the driver of a prime mover was killed in a traffic crash at Mount Coolon near Mackay yesterday morning.
Preliminary information suggests at around 8.15am on Monday the prime mover, which was carrying grain, rolled over on Glen Avon Road.
The driver of the vehicle, a 45-year-old Kilcummin man, suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Mackay Base Hospital where he passed away this morning.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating to determine the cause of the crash.
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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Assault appeal, Ipswich
Detectives investigating the alleged assault of a teenage boy in Ipswich last month are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact investigators.
Around 3.30pm on Monday, November 26, a boy was confronted by a man and another boy on Lobb Street.
After a brief altercation the man and the second boy left the scene in a car.
The teenage boy did not require transport to hospital.
Police are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have dash cam footage of Lobb Street at around the time of the incident to contact police.
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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2018 Eddie Gilbert Cup
Queensland Police Service Commissioner’s XI cricket team
On November 11, the Queensland Police Service Commissioner’s XI cricket team played a team from the Wolston Park Centenary Cricket Club (WPCCC) for the Eddie Gilbert Cup.
The inaugural match was played in 2010 to celebrate the naming of the WPCCC ground as Eddie Gilbert Oval.
This event celebrates the partnership of the QPS with WPCCC as custodians of the Wolston Park hospital grounds.
Assistant Commissioner Alistair Dawson, People Capability Command, spoke of Gilbert’s amazing feats on the cricket field, reminding those gathered that Don Bradman thought Gilbert was the fastest bowler he ever faced.
The Assistant Commissioner also invited the crowd to observe a minute’s silence in recognition of the those who sacrificed their lives 100 years earlier on the battlefields during World War I.
Gilbert was arguably the greatest Indigenous cricketer Australia ever produced.
His career spanned 10 years, taking 87 wickets during 23 first class matches.
He died
Commissioner lends a hand in the Gift Drive
On Monday, the Commissioner Ian Stewart attended Santa’s Workshop at Policelink to help wrap presents for the Commissioner’s Gift Drive.
Policelink have been managing the Gift Drive since 2010, and this year the workshop is almost bursting at the seams to hold all the generous donations received from Variety, QBANK, Sandgate Men’s Shed and QPS staff and the fundraising efforts of the Gift Drive Team.
This year’s Drive is supplying 1767 children in need with gifts this Christmas, with agencies from Inala, Forest Lake, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Ipswich, Beenleigh, Caboolture, Logan and Crestmead identifying children who will need to receive a gift from the Commissioner’s Gift Drive.
The Commissioner was joined by volunteers from QBANK, Policelink and Variety – The Children’s Charity CEO Steve Wakerley.
Many Policelink staff members also helped wrap some presents on their lunch break.
The 2018 State Coordinator for The Commissioner’s Gift Drive Sue Roberts said this is a record number of
Assault appeal, Fortitude Valley
Detectives investigating an alleged assault that left a man with a broken nose in Fortitude Valley in October are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Around 12.45am on Saturday October 13, a 46-year-old man was confronted by a man outside a Brunswick Street convenience store.
A brief conversation occurred between the pair before the unprovoked assault.
The 46-year-old victim was later treated for a broken nose.
Anyone in the area during 12.30am and 1am on October 13 who may be able to assist with investigations, particularly pedestrians with mobile phone footage or road users with dash cam vision, is urged to contact police.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
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