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Police became aware of a large group of young people riding dangerously on scooters throughout the Valley and the city this afternoon.
They were heading towards Kangaroo Point.
At times, those involved were riding the wrong way down the road and were weaving in and out of traffic.
It appears as though the ride was organised via social media.
Preliminary information suggests that police were not advised of this so-called event prior to it happening.
A number of people have been arrested.
The crowd at Kangaroo Point is now dispersing.
Police have been liaising with parents who have been arriving at Kangaroo Point to collect their children.
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 after the attempted stealing of a car in Annerley this morning.
At around 8:20am a 62-year-old man disturbed another man attempting to steal his car in the car park of an aged care facility.
After a brief struggle the man succeeded in stealing only a set of car keys before fleeing the scene in a black sedan, which was being driven by a woman.
The black sedan was last seen travelling west on Cronin Street.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance and aged in his early 20s.
Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area around Cronin Street or Annerley Road this morning after 8am is urged 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

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Police have released images of a man dressed in a towel and a straw hat who robbed a business at Hawthorne this afternoon.
At around 2pm a man entered the store on Hawthorne Road, approached the counter and demanded money from an employee, claiming he was armed with a firearm.
The 23-year-old male store attendant complied and handed over a sum of cash.
The man then fled the scene on foot.
Police have released CCTV images of the man who is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late twenties and around 175cm tall.
He was wearing a large sombrero-style straw hat with a blue singlet, blue shorts, thongs and had a pale towel featuring the Australian flag wrapped around him.

Police are appealing for anyone who may recognise the man or have further information about the incident to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
The store employee was not injured as a result of the

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