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This morning a 16-year-old Darling Downs boy critically injured in a traffic incident at Bowenville on January 12 passed away in hospital.
At around 12.20am on the 12th the boy fell from the tray of a utility being driven by a 20-year-old Centenary Heights man in the Bowenville Reserve.
The boy sustained life-threatening head injuries and was transported to Toowoomba Hospital.
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.

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The State Crime Command’s Financial and Cyber Crime Group has identified an increase in complaints concerning fake online businesses offering what appears to be barbecues at very competitive prices. Once the customer pays into the bank account provided by the business they receive no further contact and do not receive the BBQ.  Police have commenced investigations regarding this scam and two websites have been identified and are no longer active – bbqdelight.com.au, and weberbbqstore.com.au.  The BBQs being offered ranged anywhere in price from $500.00 to $1500.00.
Unfortunately a number of people were caught in the lead-up to Christmas with what appeared to be generous discounts being offered for Weber barbecues and accessories.  Police are aware of at least 20 people from Queensland who have been affected and expect there will be more.
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Sadly the 19-year-old woman who was flown to Brisbane in a critical condition after yesterdays serious traffic crash in Capella has passed away in hospital.
Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate.
Previous media release: 
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash in Capella overnight.
Around 11pm a utility travelling on the Gregory Highway was involved in a single vehicle crash, 22km north of Emerald.
Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle.
A passenger of the car, a 28-year-old Gympie man was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The driver of the car a 19-year-old Emerald woman was flown to Brisbane in a critical condition.
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.

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Police have released dashcam footage as they try to identify a man who allegedly assaulted a security guard after stealing from a supermarket in Caboolture South on Friday.
At about 2.15pm, a man has entered a supermarket on Market Drive and filled a trolley with products.
The man has then left the store through the carpark and was approached by a security guard. The man has then allegedly assaulted the security guard who was later transported to Caboolture Hospital with facial minor injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who may recognise the man in the footage or has any information to contact police.

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Two men and a woman have been arrested following the alleged robbery of a Wacol service station this morning.
Shortly before 2.30am, a male employee was in the rear of the Boundary Road business when they heard glass smashing and observed two men force entry.
Once inside they jumped the counter and stole a number of cigarette packets and ice creams from a freezer nearby before fleeing in a black coloured Mercedes sedan.
The attendant was able to lock themselves in a room at the rear of the premises.
A short time later officers were patrolling the Ipswich Motorway and observed the vehicle travelling west.
The sedan was later found abandoned in Leslie Street, East Ipswich.
Dog Squad officers tracked the occupants to an address at Farr Street where two men and a woman were arrested.
Investigations indicate the same vehicle was used during the alleged robbery of a bakery on Staplyton Road at Heathwood yesterday morning.
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Detectives have released CCTV of an armed robbery in Murarrie on Tuesday, January 7.
At 9.55pm an unknown man has entered a service station on Wynnum Road and threatened a staff member with a large kitchen knife.
The unknown man demanded money from the cash register before leaving with a sum of money on foot.
The staff member was not physical injured.
The unknown man is described as Caucasian, about 180cm tall and was wearing a grey hoodie, grey t-shirt, light jeans and black sneakers.
Police are appealing for anyone who may recognise the man in the footage to contact police.

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Police have charged a 27-year-old man following a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Pacific Motorway at Helensvale on Saturday.
It will be alleged around 11.50am, a white 1999 Holden Rodeo utility was travelling southbound alongside a laden fuel tanker, when it clipped the semi-trailer, causing the tanker to roll into a red 2009 Ford Falcon sedan.
No one sustained serious injuries.
The overturned tanker spilt fuel in the southbound lanes, prompting police to declare an emergency situation under provisions of the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) while crews rendered the crash scene safe.
The Pacific Motorway was closed in both directions between the Gold Coast Highway (Exit 62) and Smith Street (Exit 66).
The PSPA was revoked around 3.15am yesterday morning, following the full re-opening of the motorway.
Subsequent investigations lead police to charge a 27-year-old Upper Coomera man with one count of driving without due care and attention.
He is scheduled to appear at the Southport

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A 45-year-old male senior constable from Road Policing Command has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.
The officer is subject to allegations of committing domestic violence.
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

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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Two men have been charged over the alleged serious assault of a 72-year-old woman at Alexandra Headland last month.
Around 4.50am on Friday, December 27, the woman was walking along the beach when it is alleged she was tackled from behind by an 18-year-old man.
It will further be alleged a 19-year-old recorded the incident on a mobile phone.
The pair have been charged with serious assault and are expected to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on January 31.

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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Police uncovered a sophisticated underground cannabis crop in Carrara yesterday morning.
Detectives from the Gold Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit executed a search warrant at Marrantin Court and located a substantial hydroponic cannabis setup in an underground room.
Over 100 mature cannabis plants were seized along with other drugs including GHB and DMT and drug paraphernalia.
A 38-year-old Carrara woman has been charged with producing dangerous drugs, possession of cannabis exceeding schedule, possession of GHB, possession of DMT, possession of drug utensils and possession of things used in connection with the commission of a crime.
The woman was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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