Police are speaking with four people following a series of incidents that occurred in Toowoomba early this morning.
At around 3:10am, a station wagon, believed to be stolen, left a service station at Highfields without making an attempt to pay for fuel.
The driver then proceeded on to the New England Highway before police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device at the intersection of Ruthven Street and Lucene Street.
When approaching the intersection at Stenner Street, police terminated the pursuit due to heavy vehicles approaching.
The car continued driving a short distance before being located unoccupied at the intersection of Muller and Kratzman Streets.
The police dog squad was deployed and successfully located two men and two women, one of whom, a man, received a dog bite.
He was treated at the scene and transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital with a minor wound.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police,
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Phone down, eyes up campaign for Logan
The Queensland Police Service has partnered with Logan City Council for the phone down, eyes up campaign aimed at reducing robbery offences in public spaces.
Alongside a proactive strategy which has included more patrols of public spaces the phone down, eyes up campaign will see advertisements placed in locations aimed at reminding potential victims to keep personal property concealed.
Detective Inspector Tod Reid said an analysis conducted by Griffith University had helped identify a group being targeted.
“The victims are mainly young men aged between 12-20 years old. Alongside our proactive strategy we are asking that they remain aware of their surroundings and keep your eyes up.”
“Be smart with mobile devices and always keep your personal safety in mind when out walking or catching public transport. Ensure you have set up a PIN code for your phone and download any apps that may help you locate your phone if it is stolen.”
“We’re delighted
Wounding charge, Miami
Police have charged a woman following a wounding incident at Miami yesterday evening.
At about 10.25pm at an address on Miami Shore Parade, it is alleged a physical altercation occurred between two women who were known to each other.
During the incident, one of the women received a stab wound to her abdomen and arm.
The injured 43-year-old woman was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
A 50-year-old Miami woman is charged with one count of wounding and is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
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.
Burglary charges, Upper Coomera
Police have arrested and charged three juveniles following an alleged burglary and theft of a vehicle at Upper Coomera yesterday afternoon.
It is alleged that between 11am and 2pm, a number of persons have entered a house on Lysterfield Rise and removed a quantity of personal items including jewellery, mobile phones and cash.
It is alleged the offenders then stole a blue BMW sedan from the house and drove from the scene in the vehicle with the stolen property.
At about 7.12pm, police located the vehicle being driven in the Riverview area and successfully deployed a tyre deflation device. It is alleged the vehicle continued to drive throughout the Redbank Plains area eventually stopping in Bundamba.
Three juveniles from the vehicle were arrested and charged.
A 16-year-old girl from Dinmore, a 15-year-old boy from Brassall and a 15-year-old boy from North Booval have each been charged with one count each of burglary and commit indictable
Southport Watchhouse incident
Police have transported a 20-year-old man, who was in custody in Southport Watchhouse, to hospital after he attempted to harm himself on Saturday (April 14) evening.
He was observed attempting to harm himself inside his cell at approximately 6pm and Watchhouse staff responded immediately.
He was conveyed to hospital by Queensland Ambulance Service for precautionary assessment.
The man was in custody for breaching bail conditions after allegedly entering a Major Events Area (MEA) at Currumbin yesterday.
As with all incidents of this nature, the matter has been referred to Ethical Standards Command.
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, Rosevale
Police are investigating following a fatal traffic crash at Rosevale this morning.
Preliminary information indicates around 4.40am a car travelling northbound on Rosevale Road lost control and struck a power pole before crossing the roadway and rolling.
The driver of the vehicle, a 56-year-old Rosevale man, was located deceased at the scene.
The 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.
Robbery with violence, Brisbane City
Police are investigating a violent robbery incident that occurred in Brisbane City early this morning.
At about 3am, two men sitting in Cathedral Park on Wharf Street were approached by a man and a woman who demanded one of the men’s phone and threatened him with a metal pipe.
The female offender struck one of the men with the pipe resulting in the man handing over his mobile phone and wallet.
The two offenders fled the scene on foot with the property towards Astor Terrace.
The male victim received a possible broken thumb as a result of the altercation.
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.
Fatal traffic crash, Brightview
Police are investigating after a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Brightview early this morning.
Initial investigations indicate at about 12.26am, a vehicle travelling east on Brightview Road left the road and rolled a number of times before coming to a rest.
The 45-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No one else was injured during the incident.
The 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.
Armed robbery, Coopers Plains
Police are investigating after a violent robbery incident that occurred at Coopers Plains yesterday evening.
At about 10pm, the male victim attended Clinton Street in response to an advertisement on an online classifieds site for the sale of a mobile phone.
The victim was met by two men and a conversation was had during which the victim requested to sight identification and a receipt.
The victim was then assaulted by the two men along with a third male offender. The three offenders punched the victim to the face and assaulted him with a stick.
The offenders demanded the victim hand over his personal property which the man complied with.
The three offenders fled the scene with a sum of cash, a mobile phone and other personal property belonging to the victim.
The victim received bruising and cuts to his face and body and was transported to a Brisbane hospital for treatment.
Police believe this offence is linked
Robbery with violence, Chermside
Police are investigating a violent robbery incident that occurred at Chermside early this morning.
At about 12.05am, a man delivering pizzas to an address at Kuran Street was confronted by a group of approximately eight males and females.
One of the men demanded the victim hand over his car keys and money.
When the victim refused, the male offender punched and kicked the man to the head a number of times.
The victim ran from the scene however returned a short time later to find the pizzas stolen from the vehicle.
The man received medical treatment at the scene for minor injuries.
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.