Category: Latest Queensland Police News

Police are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a car and a motorcycle that occurred in Southport this morning (January 25).
Initial investigations indicate at around 8.50am, a blue Toyota Corolla hatchback and a red Yamaha motorcycle collided at the intersection of Anne and Shirley streets.
The 24-year-old male rider of the motorcycle received serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
The 75-year-old female driver of the Corolla was transported to hospital in a stable condition.
Police are appealing to any members of the public who may have witnessed the crash or have relevant dash-cam footage to contact police.
Forensic Crash Unit are investigating.
 

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Police are investigating the break and enter of a shopping centre on Sandgate Road this morning.
Just before 5am, a car was driven through the entry doors of a pharmacy, setting off multiple alarms.
The vehicle was then driven into the front of two jewellery stores and display cabinets were broken before an amount of jewellery was taken.
The incident caused extensive damage to glass doors and shops inside the centre.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

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: QP2000171606

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Cairns detectives have arrested and charged a man following an alleged armed robbery in Earlville yesterday afternoon (January 24).
It will be alleged around 2.30pm, a man entered the takeaway food store in Mulgrave Road and waited for the customers to leave.
It is further alleged that once the store was empty, the man threatened the staff member with a knife and demanded cash.
The man fled the store a short time later with a quantity of cash.
No one was hurt during the incident.
Around 9.15pm, police arrested a 30-year-old Manoora man who was charged with one count of robbery whilst armed.
He will appear in the Cairns 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

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Police investigating the armed robbery of a service station last night at Labrador have charged a man.
It will be alleged around 7:40pm a man came into the store on Frank Street, went into the toilets for a short time and came out with a t-shirt wrapped around his face, fashioned in a balaclava style.
The man yelled at the female employee who locked herself in the office and called police.
Officers came and arrested the man still pacing inside the store.
The female staff was not physically injured.
The 45-year old Varsity Lakes man was charged with attempted robbery, stealing, possess tainted property, possess dangerous drugs, possess property of having acquired and failing to take reasonable to dispose of syringe or needle to appear at Southport Magistrates Court this morning.

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Police are investigating the cause of a food preparation factory fire at Yatala last night (January 24).
Around 11:10pm emergency services were called to Binary Street, to find the unoccupied two-story building was well engulfed.
Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control and stop the flames from spreading to nearby premises.
The fire has damaged the second floor of the building.
No-one was physically injured.
A crime scene has been declared and scientific officers will attend in the morning to determine the cause the fire.
Investigations are continuing, and police are appealing for anyone with further information or relevant dashcam vision prior to the fire 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

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Police are investigating a serious traffic crash at Sheldon which resulted in one person being taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Preliminary investigations suggest around 1pm a sedan has collided with a minibus head on along Mt Cotton Road at Sheldon.
The 18-year-old driver of the silver sedan suffered life threatening injuries, while three people from the bus, including the driver were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The road had to be closed this afternoon and traffic is now flowing again.
Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit 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: QP2000166526

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Police have charged two men after allegedly uncovering a significant quantity of dangerous drugs, weapons and cash at a Main Beach unit this morning.
Around 8.30am, detectives from the Gold Coast District Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) executed a search warrant at a unit on Woodroffe Avenue, where they allegedly located approximately 129 grams of methylamphetamine, 14.8 grams of MDMA, 1.2 litres of GHB, $20,000 cash, a rifle, knuckledusters, stolen identification, prescription medication, digital scales, syringes, three mobile phones and other evidence of drug supply.
A 44-year-old Main Beach man has been charged with six counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count each of unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of suspected stolen property, supplying dangerous drugs, receiving tainted property, possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of a drug offence, possessing utensils, possessing shortened firearms, possessing property suspected of having been used in connection with commission of a drug

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Police investigating the death of an 18-year-old male pedestrian at Geham last night (January 23) are appealing for two male witnesses to come forward.
Investigators would like the driver of a heavy vehicle who stopped at the scene and spoke to other witnesses and the man who made enquiries in relation to the incident with staff at the Cabarlah Hotel to make contact with police.
Investigations indicate that around 8.50pm, an 18-year-old Geham man was walking along the New England Highway near the intersection with Reushle Road when he has come in contact with an unknown vehicle.
A short time later, a motorist travelling southbound on the New England Highway discovered the man deceased and contacted emergency services.
Any members of the public who witnessed the incident or have relevant dash-cam footage are urged to contact police.
Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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Overnight Maryborough police located and arrested a man and woman wanted in connection to several recent alleged offences across the Wide Bay area.
Police will allege that a man and woman attempted to break into a Blackall Court, Urangan home around 9pm (January 23) with police being called to the address.
The pair fled the scene with the man scaling the roof of a nearby home.
The woman fled on foot and was tracked by a police dog and handler through several properties and a nearby school before being taken into custody in Garden Drive around 9.30pm.
Police negotiated with the man with him voluntarily coming down off the roof shortly after 1am.
Detectives from Maryborough Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 35-year-old Richlands woman with 15 offences including four counts of stealing after previous conviction, three each of burglary and commit indictable offence and receiving tainted property, two counts of unlawful use of a

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Today, January 24 marks the Nation’s second National Day of Action, representing a day of unity from police across the country, all working together towards one common purpose; road safety.
Deaths on our roads affect everyone. From loved ones to emergency service workers to colleagues and even to those who hear about it on the news, thousands of kilometres away.
Driving on our roads and using our roads should never come at such an irreversible cost.
One death on Australian roads is too many.
Queensland Police know this all too well and so will be joining the Australia-wide day of action and implementing multi-faceted and highly visible enforcement actions.
Acting Inspector Ian Crang said that whilst road safety is a priority for Queensland Police each and every day, this operation will add to the on-going Christmas and back to school campaign, already in place.
“This operation falls within Operation Romeo Sleigh which spans from Christmas holidays,

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