Gold Coast police are reminding riders of electric and motorised scooters to follow the road rules or expect to be fined.
Officers are concerned with riders putting themselves and other road users in danger, particularly in Surfers Paradise.
Riders are not exempt from general road rules including riding single file, obeying traffic signals and using vehicle horns appropriately.
If any person is detected ignoring the road rules they will be fined and dealt with by 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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Armed robbery, Deception Bay
Police investigating an armed robbery at Deception Bay have released footage to try and identify a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
On Friday November 16, a man entered a pizza store on Deception Bay Road armed with a steel bar.
He approached the counter and demanded money from the attendant, and when they complied, he fled the scene on foot.
No one was injured as a result of the robbery.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 180cms tall and had a slim build, shoulder length blonde hair and was last seen wearing a black hat, a light grey jumper and dark shorts.
Investigations are continuing.
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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, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000
Emergency situation revoked, Barellan Point
Police have revoked an emergency declaration after an incident earlier this morning in Barellan Point.
A man was taken into custody without incident and the declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act was revoked at 10.40am.
Police would like to thank locals for their patience as they worked to resolve this situation safely.
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.
Arson investigation, Toowoomba
Police are investigating after a unit was destroyed by fire in Toowoomba early this morning.
Initial inquiries indicate around 3am a motorcycle was set alight inside a garage in the complex before an object was thrown onto the veranda of the Margaret Street unit.
Fire engulfed the unit, destroying the residence and causing damage to neighbouring units.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Detectives declared a crime scene and are continuing their inquiries.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area overnight is urged to come forward.
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: QP1802166562
Emergency situation declared, Barellan Point
Police have declared an emergency situation in Barellan Point this morning.
Officers were called to an address on Endeavour Street at 8.40am following reports a man was armed and making threats at a home.
Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act at 9.35am and have currently blocked off Endeavour Street near Oxley Drive and are asking people to avoid the area.
Officers remain on the scene and there is no further 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.
Armed robbery charges, Bridgeman Downs and Spring Hill
Two people have been charged following investigations into two armed robberies in Brisbane overnight, including a burger store in Bridgeman Downs.
At around 8.20pm, it will be alleged a man walked into a burger store on the corner of Becketts Road and Saturn Crescent and threatened two female attendants with a knife, while demanding money.
The staff complied with the demands and the man left with a sum of cash.
It will further be alleged, at around 9.45pm, a man matching a similar description walked into a bottle shop on Leichardt Street, Spring Hill armed with a knife.
The man proceeded to make demands for money from the male attendant who complied, and the man left the address, allegedly with a sum of cash.
At around 3am, a vehicle was intercepted by police at Kedron and three men were taken into custody.
A 20-year-old Wavell Heights man and a 21-year-old Kedron man have both been charged
Day four of Gold Coast Schoolies 2018
Police were pleased with the overall crowd behaviour at the 2018 Schoolies celebrations overnight with a large crowd continuing to converge in the Surfers Paradise CBD.
There were nine schoolies arrested on 11 offences overnight, mainly for drug possession offences. Of those arrested, eight were male and one was a female schoolie.
In comparison for the same night in 2017 there were 17 schoolies arrested.
Six schoolies were also issued with liquor infringements notices.
There were 14 non-schoolies arrested on 20 charges relating to public nuisance and drug possession.
Police continue to remind school leavers to act responsibly, stay safe and watch your mates.
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.
Appeal for witnesses – Go Between Bridge and Brisbane River
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been walking, cycling or travelling in a vehicle on the Go Between Bridge yesterday afternoon and may have witnessed unusual activity in the river, to please contact them.
At around 6.45pm, police were called to the bridge after a member of the public reported they witnessed a large splash in river.
The splash would have been noticeable from the northbound lanes and from the pedestrian path or the riverside bikeway.
Water Police, Rescue 500 helicopter and Sandgate Volunteer Marine Rescue patrolled until midnight but were unable locate anything of note. They will continue patrols this morning.
Anyone who may have seen or possibly filmed from a phone, camera or dashcam from the bridge, or from on the river at the time of the incident is asked to make contact.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online
Sexual assault investigation, Rasmussen
Townsville detectives are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted at a restaurant in Rasmussen yesterday afternoon, Sunday November 18.
Officers were called to the Riverway Drive business around 4.45pm after a woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man in the bathroom.
She was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The man is described as Aboriginal in appearance, around 163cms tall and was last seen wearing a black beanie, dark sunglasses, dark shorts and what is believed to be a jersey with the number 17 on the back.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man at the restaurant or in the nearby vicinity to immediately contact them (details below).
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man who may be able to assist with their investigations.
A media conference was conduted today in Townsville by Detective Inspector Chris Lawson – https://livestream.com/queenslandpolice/events/8436864/videos/183779491
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Appeal for witness and vision- Marsden disturbance
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident at a church in Marsden last week.
Initial inquiries indicate around 7.30pm on November 14 a number of people attended the McCarthy Road church with one of them entering a function room and disrupting a meeting.
The man yelled abuse before throwing meat and eggs onto the floor and running from the premises.
No one was physically injured during the incident and police investigations are ongoing.
Police are aware that a number of video recordings were taken at the time of the incident, and are appealing for anyone who may have vision to come forward.
Witnesses to the incident and anyone with further information are also being asked to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers (details below).
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