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An emergency declaration declared in Upper Mount Gravatt this evening has now been revoked.
The matter was resolved without further incident and a man is assisting police with their inquires.
Police would like to thank the media and the public 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.

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Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire that occurred at Kangaroo Point early this morning.
At about 1am, police attended the unit complex in River Terrace where the unit was observed to be fully engulfed in flames.
The unit block was evacuated, and no persons were injured as a result of the fire.
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.

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Police are investigating the assault of a tavern employee in Wynnum last month and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or can identify the men in the CCTV footage.
Just before 7pm on Saturday, October 13 a staff member was assaulted by three men when he attempted to confiscate alcohol they had brought into a licenced venue on Wynnum Road.
During the incident, the employee was grabbed by the neck, pushed and slammed into a glass wall.
The employee sustained facial injuries.
All three men are described as Caucasian in appearance and in their mid-twenties.
The first man is approximately 165cm tall and was last seen wearing a dark coloured flannelette shirt and a baseball cap backwards. He has a beard and tattoos.
The second man is about 180cm tall and was last seen wearing a light-coloured jumper and dark shorts with light brown or dirty blonde hair.
The third man is approximately

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Police are investigating after fire destroyed an unoccupied residence in Wynnum West yesterday afternoon.
Emergency services attended the Ropely Road address around 1.15pm and found the two storey dwelling well alight.
Preliminary investigations indicate the blaze may have been deliberately lit.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time of the fire or have further information to come forward.
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: QP1802034157

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A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged bomb hoax in Brisbane on Monday.
It will be alleged a threatening phone call was made to the Brisbane Supreme Court complex shortly before 9am.
The building was evacuated before police were able to determine the threats to be unsubstantiated.
A 31-year-old Caboolture man has been charged with one count each of use carriage service to menace or harass, wilful damage, common assault and contravention of Domestic Violence order.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
We would like to remind the public that making a bomb threat is a very serious offence and those convicted could face up to five years imprisonment.
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

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Station mascot Toby getting out and about with police!
On Saturday October 27, police from Morningside Station attended the Bulimba Halloween Fete and police brought the station mascot, Toby, along with them for a day of spooky adventures!
Constables Agi and Herb are now gearing up for the next challenge on the policing calendar and are preparing to grow their best mows for Movember, supporting issues such as men’s mental health.
If you want to get involved, now’s the time to start growing your best mo and put it out on show! For all of the mo-sisters out there, this is a great change to get involved and provide some encouragement for your male friends and colleagues for the month. Don’t worry though, they can shave it all off in December!

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A police road safety operation focusing on motorists with fake registration plates and unregistered vehicles has launched across Queensland today.
The three-month operation code named Operation Quebec Yield will also involve officers targeting drivers for red light, mobile phone and seat belt offences.
Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police had recently noticed an increase in the number of fake or cloned number plates on Queensland roads.
“We know those with false number plates are more likely to commit traffic offences and other criminal offences which puts our community at risk,” Superintendent Johnson said.
“Police use registration plates to trace stolen vehicles and vehicles involved in crime and life-endangering traffic offences such as disobeying red lights and speeding.”
Superintendent Johnson said motorists without proper vehicle registration are also not paying their fair share as a road user.
“It also means the State Government has to foot the bill when motorists without insurance coverage cause crashes

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Police from Moorooka Station would like to invite you to join them for a coffee this Saturday, November 3.
Coffee with a Cop is a great event run by local police and is your opportunity to discuss issues that are important to you, whilst also getting to know your local police officers. Joining police from Moorooka will be Crime Prevention Officers, Volunteers in Policing and Police Liaison Officers. All will be on hand to answer your questions and shout you a coffee!
When: Saturday November 3, 10am to 11am
Where: Botanicafe – 3/125 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka (outside the Woolworths entrance).
Also joining your local police will be the Honourable Mark Bailey, Member for Miller and Minister for Transport and Main Roads, along with local Councillor, Steve Griffiths. Both are looking forward to joining police in discussing any concerns affecting members of the Moorooka community.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Holland Park Police would like to kindly invite all the members of the community to come and have a “Coffee with a Cop” on Saturday, November 10 at Lady Brock Café, 97 Seville Road, Holland Park.
Police will be there from 8.30am until 10.30am to talk with members of the community about any issues or topics that they would like to discuss. Come along and join us for a coffee! Our shout.
Special guests including: Officer in Charge of Holland Park Police, Senior Sergeant Leonie Scott and the Federal Member for Griffith Terri Butler MP.

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Police and Police Liaison Officers (PLO’s) from Mt Gravatt Crime Prevention unit, mixed it up with the residents of the Rochedale Estate yesterday afternoon for some Halloween fun.
Some of the costumes were unBOOlievable! And there was much GOBLIN of treats! Police were CREEPING it real with some crime prevention messages hidden in the show bags and everyone was in good SPIRITS!
Senior Constable Sherry Ho joined in on the Halloween fun and ensured children participating in the festivities stayed safe.
Everyone was very well behaved and we look forward to seeing what scary costumes will be on display next year.

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