Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Mount Warren Park supermarket last night.
Just after 8pm, the man entered the Mount Warren Boulevard business armed with a hammer and approached the counter.
He then threatened a female employee and demanded cash.
The man stole a sum of cash and several packets of cigarettes before fleeing in a silver coloured vehicle.
No one was injured during the incident.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801643489
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Police officer suspended, Central Region
A 50-year-old male sergeant from Central Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is being investigated in relation to unlawfully taking property from a supermarket on multiple occasions.
The officer has been issued with a Notice to Appear for eight counts of unauthorised dealing with shop goods and is due to appear before the Mackay Magistrates Court on October 1.
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
QPS partners with Dementia Australia to lead community change
Joining forces to help make a Dementia Friendly society! Acting Deputy Commissioner Alistair Dawson and QPS Dementia Friends with Dementia Australia Ambassadors The Veronicas
The Queensland Police Service is partnering with Dementia Australia to help increase awareness and understanding of dementia through the Dementia Australia Dementia Friends program.
The QPS is the first of Australia’s policing bodies to be involved in this nation-wide initiative, with the announcement made in Brisbane on September 4 as part of Dementia Awareness Month, which runs throughout September.
Today’s event was attended by members of the community, people with dementia and their carers and many QPS officers who have already signed up as Dementia Friends.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Alistair Dawson APM formally represented the QPS and presented at a panel discussion along with Dementia Australia Ambassadors Jessica and Lisa Origliasso from The Veronicas, Dementia Advocates Eileen and Dubhglas Taylor and Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe.
Commissioner Ian Stewart said the partnership between the
Charges for Jimboomba woman after failing to follow animal welfare direction
In a first for the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, a 20-year-old Jimboomba woman has been charged with failing to comply with an animal welfare direction under the Racing Integrity Act 2016.
A joint QPS Queensland Racing Crime Squad (QRCS) and QRIC investigation saw officers issue an Animal Welfare Direction at the thoroughbred racing participant’s Jimboomba property on Sunday August 26 when a horse was found to be in a poor condition. The woman was directed to obtain a veterinary examination for the horse, report the results to the Commission, increase the horse’s feed and bring in the services of a farrier.
As a result of information received on Sunday September 2, IIT and QRCS officers were called to inspect the thoroughbred. The woman was arrested and charged when the thoroughbred was found to be further deteriorating after she allegedly failed to comply with the direction given a week before.
The woman will face
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Maleny
Forensic Crash Unit officers investigating a single vehicle crash at Witta on July 13 have charged a man.
At around 8.40pm a car was traveling west on Maleny-Kenilworth Road when it will be alleged the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into trees.
The passenger of the vehicle, a 22-year-old local man, died at the scene.
The driver, a 39-year-old Nambour man has since been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death while adversely affected by a substance.
He is scheduled to appear before the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on September 24.
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.
Pedestrian campaign chalks up the safety message
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey joined Acting Superintendent Ivan Sikorsky, Road Policing Command and RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding to launch the ‘Be aware – Cross with care’ pedestrian campaign today.
The initiative is designed to remind pedestrians to be vigilant when crossing the road. Pedestrians in Brisbane’s CBD will be reminded to cross the street with care, with life-saving safety reminders chalked onto footpaths at several city crossing locations.
Mr Bailey said people crossing the street mid-block or metres away from traffic lights was only part of the problem.
“While it is legal to cross the street more than 20 metres from the closest crossing, people should look at their surroundings before stepping out onto the road at any time,” Mr Bailey said.
“The safest place to cross the road is at traffic lights, and sometimes this means walking a few extra metres and waiting patiently. Being alert in
Update – Suspicious death, Rocklea
A man has been charged with murder following investigations into the death of another man at Rocklea on Friday night.
It will be alleged just after 9pm a physical altercation occurred between the pair on Beaudesert Road.
The victim, a 35-year-old Rocklea man, was located with a neck injury and passed away at the scene.
Detectives attended the Princess Alexandra Hospital today where the 30-year-old Acacia Ridge man was charged with murder at a bedside hearing.
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: QP1801568867
Fatal traffic crash, Maryborough West
A 46-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash in Maryborough West this morning.
Preliminary inquiries indicate just after 6am a truck and a station wagon were involved in a crash on the Bruce Highway on-ramp at the intersection of Alice Street.
The driver of the station wagon, a 46-year-old Maryborough man was pronounced deceased at the scene while the truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Bruce Highway remains closed with diversions through Maryborough in place.
The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing to investigate 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.
Pedestrian safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Pedestrians share the road with vehicles, but have no protection in an impact.
In 2017, 35 pedestrians died and 357 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads.
Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility for all road users.
Pedestrians should stop, look and listen before crossing the road.
Be aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions like headphones and mobile phones.
Use designated crossings wherever possible, as this is where drivers and riders are expecting you to cross.
Be aware and cross with care.
Vehicles must be prepared to give way to pedestrians and be aware of crossings, refuges and traffic signals where pedestrians may cross.
Travel at a speed that allows you to stop safely at these when needed.
Reduce your speed at night around entertainment venues where people gather.
Observe school zone speed restrictions and travel carefully in other areas with children, such as around playgrounds.
By changing behaviours and increasing awareness, we can make Queensland roads
Armed robbery, Morayfield
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a supermarket store at Morayfield yesterday evening.
At about 10pm, a man entered the store on Morayfield Road armed with a knife and demanded money and tobacco products from staff.
The man fled the store a short time later with a sum of cash.
The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 185cms tall with a solid build.
He was wearing a long-sleeved flannelette shirt with a grey t-shirt underneath, black shorts, thongs, grey beanie and a red coloured balaclava covering his face.
No persons were injured during the incident.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801582316