Category: Latest Queensland Police News

This morning, Police Minister Mark Ryan joined Commissioner Ian Stewart for a flag raising ceremony and breakfast in celebration of NAIDOC week at Police Headquarters. This event was attended by representatives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The ceremony began outside Police Headquarters where MC Superintendent Mark Plath introduced this years flag raisers, Detective Senior Sergeant Sam Bliss, a proud Torres Strait Islander woman and, Indigenous artist Jenna Lee (Gilimbaa) of the Larrakia people, who was responsible for the ‘Look to the Stars’ artwork in keeping with the national theme ‘Because of Her, We Can’.

For the occasion, members of the Queensland Police Service, including Commissioner Ian Stewart, were adorned in the ‘Look to the Stars’ artwork which has been replicated into a police uniform and is pictured below.
Detective Senior Sergeant Sam Bliss, Minister Mark Bailey, Jenna Lee and Commissioner Ian Stewart with members of the Queensland Police Service in

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A 17-year-old Loganlea girl who was last seen in Grey Street, South Brisbane on July 1 was located safe and well on July 7.
The media and public are thanked for their assistance.
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: QP1801205005

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Police are investigating a wounding incident which occurred in Ipswich this afternoon.
Around 4.30pm, a man presented himself at a chemist on Brisbane Street with a wound to his abdomen.
Staff alerted QAS and the man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment to a non-life-threatening wound.
Police have declared a crime scene as officers continue to investigate the incident.
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time, is asked 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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This morning, Boondall Police Station hosted one of many events across the state for NAIDOC week.
This year’s NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) theme is ‘Because Of Her, We Can‘, today we heard from numerous strong Indigenous women who shared their own stories and how the women in their lives shaped who they are today.
The event was attended by representatives of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities and representatives from State Government agencies and non-government agencies working closely with North Brisbane District Police Liaison Officers in joint endeavours.
Senior Constable Tamara White, a proud Indigenous women herself, was the MC for the event and said she was very honoured to be apart of this weeks celebration.

Aunty Vicky Dale presented the Welcome to Country on behalf of Turrbal People and shared her own stories of strong female inspirations throughout her childhood and adult life.
The ceremony had two keynote

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A 21-year-old Gold Coast man has been charged with Habitual Consorting under the new Serious and Organised Crime legislation.
The man was charged having been previously issued two official warnings not to consort with recognised offenders. Police allege the man is a former member of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. It is further alleged he has continued to consort with recognised offenders identified in the previous official warning notices.
The man was charged following the execution of a search warrant on an Upper Coomera home on Saturday.
In relation to the habitual consorting charge, he appeared in the Southport Magistrates Court this morning where he was given strict bail conditions to reappear on August 30.
“The habitual consorting charge carries a potential three years imprisonment and is intended to disrupt and prevent serious criminal activity by deterring recognised offenders from establishing, maintaining or expanding criminal networks.
“Persons convicted of the offence can have control orders

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Police have arrested and charged fourth person in relation to incidents at the Kuraby and Darra Mosques last week.
It will be alleged that a group of men attended the Kuraby Mosque on July 4 and disrupted proceedings in the place of worship.
It will be further alleged the men caused disturbance at the Darra Mosque on July 5 around 12pm.
Police intercepted a vehicle in the vicinity and seized recording equipment including video cameras and mobile phones.
Police have since also executed a search warrant a home in Redbank Plains Road in Bellbird Park and seized a number of items associated with the incidents.
As a result, a 25-year-old Bellbird Park man has been charged with two counts of public nuisance and one count each of trespass and enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence.
He has been bailed to appear at the Holland Park Magistrates Court on July 25.
Last week a 31-year-old Bellbird

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A car that was the subject of a public appeal by detectives investigating the alleged murder of 16-year-old Larissa Beilby has been located.
The 2014 silver Holden Commodore sedan with a sunroof was located by police at Eight Miles Plains on Friday July 6, 2018.
The media and the public are thanked for their assistance with this matter.
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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Logan police are investigating an early morning robbery at a fast food outlet in Waterford West.
Around 2.30am today four males were involved in an armed robbery at a Chambers Flat business during which time two tomahawks were produced by two of the males before money was stolen from a cash register.
All four fled on foot and were last seen travelling down Chambers Flat Road heading towards Muchow Road.
The males are possibly aged in their late teens or early twenties and all were wearing black clothing and hooded jumpers. Three were possibly of Islander descent and one Caucasian.
No one was physically injured and 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

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Cash and cigarettes were stolen from a Little Mountain supermarket yesterday by a man armed with a knife.
Around 7.50pm on Sunday,July 8 a man entered a Parkland Blvd business and approached an 18-year-old female employee. The man brandished a knife and demanded cash and cigarettes before fleeing on foot.
He is described as Caucasian, approximately 190cms and was wearing a black hooded jumper, sunglasses and black pants.
The employee was not physically injured and 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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801246965

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Detectives the from Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch, working with first response officers and the Dog Squad, yesterday located and arrested two men in bushland in the Bakers Creek area.
Police were searching for the men following a series of offences including the alleged attempted armed robbery of a Kay Court, Mount Pleasant fast food restaurant around 8pm on June 21 and the alleged attempted break and enter of a Padget gun shop overnight on Friday.
Acting on information, police conducted a systemic search of the bushland at Bakers Creek, during which they located the two men and two allegedly stolen quad bikes around 2.40pm.
Subsequent investigations have led to both men being charged with number of offences.
A 31-year-old Mackay man has been charged with 28 offences including attempted armed robbery, stealing, enter premises with intent, disqualified driving, possession of tainted property, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possession of dangerous drugs and possession

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