Gold Coast police are investigating after a man was robbed at knife-point in Surfers Paradise in the early hours of this morning.
Just before 3am, the 25-year-old man was sitting in a rented Nissan XTrail at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Peninsula Drive, when a stolen 2005 Mitsubishi Magna – containing four men – parked in front of his vehicle.
One of the men entered the 25-year-old’s vehicle and threatened him with a knife.
The victim exited the car, where a second man stole his car-keys, iPhone and watch, before the two men drove away in his vehicle.
The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.
Investigations continue.
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Drink driving and speeding charges, Ayr
Police have charged an alleged drink driver after he was detected travelling at speeds of more than 200 kilometres per hour through Ayr last night.
It will be alleged at around 10.20pm an officer from Bowen conducting a TruCam deployment on the Bruce Highway detected a white Commodore sedan being driven at 195km per hour.
Police from Ayr station proceeded along the highway to the Mount Inkerman area where they detected on their mobile radar a vehicle matching the same description allegedly travelling up to 207km per hour in a 100km zone.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle however it allegedly drove away at speed northbound on the Bruce Highway, passing an undercover police vehicle near Burdekin Bridge at 137km per hour in a 70km per hour zone.
A short time later police attended a nearby service station where they located the alleged driver refuelling his vehicle.
He was tested for drink driving and returned
Update: Armed robbery, Springwood
Detectives from the Logan District Robbery Task Force have charged a man following investigations into an armed robbery at a Springwood takeaway shop on September 15.
Police will allege at around 7.20pm a man entered the business on Achillies Drive and approached the counter.
He allegedly produced a replica handgun, threatened a male employee and demanded money before fleeing the scene with a sum of cash.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
At around 12:45pm this afternoon police took a man into custody at an address in Rochedale South.
A 24-year-old Rochedale South man has been charged with armed robbery.
He is due to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on September 18.
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Update: Banana contamination incident, Maryborough
A 62-year-old woman has been given an adult caution following inquiries by Maryborough police into an alleged contamination of a banana within a local supermarket.
The woman has also been referred to appropriate support services.
Police are confident no other products were contaminated in this alleged incident.
It is also being treated as an isolated incident without any links to other food contamination investigations.
The community is reminded that contaminating food is treated as a serious offence and a threat to public safety. All reported incidents will be investigated thoroughly.
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.
Suspicious building fire, Balmoral Ridge
Caloundra detectives investigating a suspicious fire which occurred at a Balmoral Ridge business this morning have released CCTV of a man who they believe can assist with inquiries.
Police attended the premises on the corner of Beechwood and Ranger roads around 4.20am after reports of flames coming from the factory.
The fire spread from the front of the premises to a downstairs office area, causing structural damage.
No one was physically injured as a result of the fire.
Investigators have released images of a man who may be able to assist police with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged 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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801728264
Isolated banana contamination incident, Maryborough
A 62-year-old woman is assisting Maryborough police with their inquiries into an alleged contamination of a banana within a local supermarket.
Police are confident no other products were contaminated in this alleged incident.
It is also being treated as an isolated incident without any links to other food contamination investigations.
The community is reminded that contaminating food is treated as a serious offence and a threat to public safety.
All reported incidents will be investigated thoroughly.
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.
Fatal traffic crash, Bracalba
A 50-year-old woman has died following a single vehicle traffic crash at Bracalba around 4.30 this morning.
Preliminary inquiries indicate the BMW sedan was travelling east on the D’Aguilar Highway when it left the roadway, collided with a barrier and stopped on a grassed area on the side of the road.
As a result, the vehicle caught fire.
The driver and sole occupant from Stony Creek was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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: QP1801728648
QPS winners at the ACWAP Excellence in Policing Awards
Australasian Council of Women and Policing Excellence in Policing Awards took place on September 13 at Crown Perth, Western Australia.
The ceremony was held in conjunction with ‘The Power of Many Equals’ seminar, co-hosted by Australasian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) and the Western Australia Police Force.
The awards publicly acknowledge and reward those who contribute to improving policing and law enforcement and ensure policing services are enhanced for women.
Members and programs of the QPS were winners in four categories.
Sergeant Tina Edward, Highly Commended in the Most Outstanding Female Practitioner category
Additionally, Sergeant Tina Edward was Highly Commended in the Most Outstanding Female Practitioner category.
Sergeant Kevlynn Janz, Most Outstanding Female Administrator Award
Sergeant Kevlynn Janz won Most Outstanding Female Administrator Award, for her work as administrator for PCYC in Queensland.
Since 2015, Sergeant Janz has managed officers and staff members throughout the whole state, coordinating a dispersed workforce in diverse communities.
Sergeant Janz also manages
Shooting incident, Paget
Police are investigating an unlawful wounding incident in Paget this morning.
Around 9.45am police were called to a Connors Rd address following reports a man had been seriously assaulted and had his car stolen.
The man sustained a wound to his upper leg, consistent with a gunshot wound during the incident.
The stolen vehicle was located on Wardrop Road a short time later.
Police would like to speak to two men who may be able to assist with inquiries into the incident.
The first man is described as Caucasian, wearing a black shirt, dark blue jeans, black hat.
The second man is described as Caucasian with a stocky build, curly brown hair and grey shorts.
Officers are asking the public not to approach the men but to contact police immediately.
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Armed robbery charges and pursuit, Toowoomba
A man has been charged with a string of serious offences after a number of police cars were allegedly rammed with a stolen vehicle in Toowoomba yesterday.
It will be alleged that on September 12 a man attempted to steal a car at knifepoint on Astor Terrace in Spring Hill, however the 39-year-old male driver managed to escape unharmed in his vehicle.
It is further alleged that the same man threatened an 80-year-old woman with a knife on Wickham Terrace in Spring Hill on September 13 before stealing her brown Mercedes Benz.
On September 16 police observed the stolen Mercedes parked on Primrose Parade in Wynnum West and approached the male driver.
The man then allegedly drove into the parked police vehicle before fleeing the scene.
It is further alleged that on September 16 around 5.40pm, Toowoomba police saw the same stolen Mercedes parked at the rear of a Newtown shopping centre.
The car again fled