Police are investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Park Ridge in the early hours of this morning.
Around 2.00am, a man cycled to the front of the locked business on Chambers Flat Road on a red push-bike, then gained entry when the employee was removing rubbish from the store.
The man approached the front counter and waited for the employee to return from the bins, before producing a knife and demanding cash and cigarettes.
The attendant handed over cigarettes and lighters, but the robbery was interrupted when a delivery-truck driver pulled into the car-park.
The man fled the scene on his bicycle with multiple cartons of cigarettes and several lighters. He was last seen cycling towards Park Ridge Road.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 20s, tall, with a slim build. He was wearing black tracksuit pants, a black long sleeve shirt and black cap at the
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Update 3 – Suspicious death investigation, Yeronga
Detectives investigating the suspicious death of a man at Yeronga at the weekend have charged a woman overnight.
Police were called to a Yeronga Road unit complex around 7pm on Saturday, December 1 after the body of a man was located inside a wheelie bin.
A good response from the community following a request for assistance from police, helped to locate four people investigators believed could assist with their inquiries.
A 30-year-old Yeronga man was charged yesterday with one count of murder and has been remanded in custody to reappear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 21.
A 38-year-old Beaudesert man has also been charged with one count of murder and also appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon.
A 23-year-old woman has been charged with one count of accessory after the fact and two counts of breaching bail. She is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
A 27-year-old woman was
Update 2 : emergency situation, Auchenflower
Two men have been charged following an emergency declaration in Auchenflower from yesterday.
Just after 11am, police attended an address on Coronation Drive when it will be alleged that a firearm was discharged inside a unit.
An emergency situation was declared under the provisions of the Public Safety Preservation Act and police closed streets in the immediate area.
Two men were taken into custody at 4.40pm.
No one was injured as a result of the incident.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with 21 offences including possession of a firearm, two counts unlawful possession of weapons, five counts each of of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing, three counts of burglary, two counts of break and enter and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with 17 offences including two counts of unlawful possession of weapons, four counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, three counts of stealing,
Armed robbery, Calamvale
Police are investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred at Calamvale this evening.
At about 6.10pm, two men entered an open garage at an Eduard Place address and confronted a man who was seated in a white Audi sedan.
One of the men threatened the man in the vehicle with a knife and ordered him out of the car.
The two men entered the Audi and fled the scene along with a Mazda CX9 that was waiting nearby.
At about 7.30pm, police located the stolen Audi abandoned in Mudgee Street at Kingston.
Police are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this matter to contact police.
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: emergency declaration revoked, Auchenflower
Police have revoked an emergency declaration made at Auchenflower with two men taken into custody at a unit complex this afternoon.
Shortly after 11am, officers were attending a Coronation Drive unit to arrest two men when a firearm was discharged from inside the unit.
No one was injured during the incident.
An emergency situation was declared under the provisions of the Public Safety Preservation Act with police setting up a cordon and closing nearby streets.
Around 4.40pm, two men aged 33 and 29 were taken into custody at the scene without further incident and are currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Police seized several firearms from the unit.
The declaration was subsequently revoked with all roads, including Coronation Drive, reopening.
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,
Update: Wounding, Miami
Police investigating a wounding incident that occurred at Miami yesterday evening have charged a man.
It will be alleged at about 11pm, two men at an address in Mountain View Avenue became involved in a physical altercation.
As a result of the incident, one of the men allegedly received a number of stab wounds to his back, stomach and leg.
The injured man was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.
The two men are known to each other.
A 44-year-old Miami man has been charged with wounding (domestic violence offence).
He has been remanded in custody to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on January 11, 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
PSPA declared, Auchenflower
Police have made an emergency declaration in response to an incident in Auchenflower this morning.
Shortly after 11 am, police responded to an incident in Coronation Drive.
A declaration was made under the Public Safety and Preservation Act shortly after 12 pm and it encompasses the boundaries of Coronation Drive, Lang Parade, Dunmore Terrace and Chasely Street, back to Coronation Drive and Coronation Drive up to Land Street.
Delays are expected.
Police are asking people to avoid the area.
There is no more information available at 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.
Update2 – Suspicious death investigation, Yeronga
Detectives investigating the suspicious death of a man at Yeronga at the weekend have charged a man.
Police were called to a Yeronga Road unit complex around 7pm on Saturday evening, December 1 after the body of a man had allegedly been located inside a wheelie bin.
A good response from the community following a request for assistance from officers, helped to locate four people police believed could assist with their inquiries.
A 30-year-old Yeronga man has since been charged with one count of murder and will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
A 38-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman continue to assist police with their inquiries into the matter.
A 27-year-old woman has been released without charge.
Investigations into the incident 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
Police officer suspended, Northern Region
A 29-year-old male constable from the Northern Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject of an investigation in relation to use of excessive force on a suspect in custody.
The officer has been issued with a Notice to Appear for common assault and is expected to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on December 11.
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.
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
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
Man charged with $1million company fraud
Officers from State Crime Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) have charged a 41-year-old Laidley man with five counts of fraud following an investigation into alleged company fraud activities totalling over $1million.
The investigation, known as Operation Quebec Oblivion focused on the role the man allegedly played with companies involved in supplying meat for human consumption and also for the pet food industry.
It is alleged the man operated three companies and was responsible for failing to deliver product, impersonating another person (named as a Director of the company) in order to obtain finance, and conducted dishonest dealings. It is alleged the offences were committed over a period from May 2016 to September 2018.
The man was charged yesterday with five counts of fraud.
A second man, aged 64 from Wakerley was charged with one count of fraud for his alleged involvement in one of the offences.
The 41-year-old man appeared in the Brisbane