Police have charged four boys with over 50 charges, following investigations into a string of alleged motorcycle thefts and burglaries.
The arrests come as a swift response to offences allegedly committed in the last month on the south side of Brisbane.
Morningside police will allege during the execution of several search warrants, the youths had possession of property relating to stolen motorbikes, weapons, drugs and drug utensils.
Detective Acting Inspector John Mison said the arrests highlight the tireless and coordinated action from police in response to crime in our local community.
The boys, a 12-year-old, two aged 14 and a 15-year-old, have been charged with almost 60 charges relating to thefts.
The first 14-year-old was charged with three counts of unlicensed driving, seven counts of burglary, eight counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, wilful damage, stealing and trespass.
The second 14-year-old is facing nine counts of burglary, three counts of stealing, 11 counts of
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PSPA revoked – Suspicious school fire, Morningside
Police have revoked an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act after a suspicious school fire at Morningside earlier this morning.
Shortly after 3am police and emergency services attended the facility at Pashen Street with several buildings destroyed and a number of others sustaining significant damage.
The declaration was made at 3.25am and revoked at 7.30am.
A crime scene has been established and the fire is being treated as suspicious with traffic control in place at Thynne Road and Stephens Street.
Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have seen any suspicious activity in the vicinity to contact them.
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.
PLOs support Mental Health Week 2018
South Brisbane District’s Police Liaison Officers had the chance to attend a number of Mental Health Week events across Brisbane to celebrate Queensland Mental Health Week 2018 (Oct 6 – 14).
PLO Hamza Shale and Ricky Lashand graced the Annual Walk for Awareness, beginning at Captain Burke Park, alongside 2500+ eager walkers keen to break the silence on mental illness and to contribute to the funding of programs that are making a difference to mental health issues.
The strong crowd was supported by a variety of stallholders, live music, tasty food, and the talents of Australian Television icon and mental health awareness advocate Paul Fenech.
Senior Police Liaison Officers Ken Rong, Weng Mun Sum and Li-Shan Huang were also honoured to be invited to speak at two special workshops. The focus of which was around cyber safety and child safety.
The first event was hosted by the Taiwanese Tuesday Coffee Time Group whilst the second
Update – Armed robbery, Durack
Investigations are continuing into an armed robbery at Durack on Saturday October 13.
About 8.30pm, a man armed with a knife entered a petrol station on Inala Avenue and demanded cash from a 28-year-old female employee. The man fled the scene a short time later with a quantity of cash, heading north along Blunder Road.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Detectives have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist the investigation.
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: QP1801904193
Update – Attempted armed robbery, Darra
Detectives investigating the attempted armed robbery of a Darra supermarket last week have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak with over the incident.
Around 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 9 the man entered the Monier Road store carrying a machete.
At the time several employees who observed the man enter the store were able lock themselves in a store room.
The armed man attempted to access the locked room however was unsuccessful and fled a short time after.
Investigators have released CCTV images of a man described as being approximately between 180-190cm tall, with a dark complexion, sold build, wearing dark boots, dark long pants, orange hi-vis jacket with a hoodie and carrying a machete.
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,
Update – Death investigation, Mount Gravatt East
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old man at a Mount Gravatt East residence overnight.
Around 9.30pm officers attended the Hoff Street residence where the man was located deceased.
A crime scene has been declared and investigations by detectives and forensic officers are continuing.
Detectives are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
Anyone that may have information concerning the death is being asked 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 day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801911233
Armed robbery, Durack
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Durack this evening.
At about 8.30pm, a man armed with a knife entered a petrol station on Inala Avenue and demanded cash from a staff member.
The man fled the scene a short time later with a quantity of cash north along Blunder Road.
No one was injured during the incident.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801904193
Unlawful Entries of Motor Vehicles, Annerley
In the past week, there has been a series of unlawful entries into motor vehicles in and around Annerley and Fairfield areas.
These offences have occurred predominately during the night. Unfortunately, they have also occurred predominately via unlocked doors.
Property items targeted include: cash, bags and contents, debit/credit cards and personal items.
There have also been three reported instances of registration plates being removed.
When you leave your vehicle unattended please consider the following:
Always lock your vehicle, including the boot and sunroof and remember to fully close the windows.
Remove or place out of sight, all valuable and personal documents.
Park you vehicle in a well-lit and highly visible areas, where possible.
Always remove keys from the ignition, even if only for a minute.
Don’t hide spare keys on the vehicle – thieves know where to look.
Consider a car alarm, immobiliser, ignition shield, steering lock or GPS tracker.
Use lockable devices – such as lockable fuel caps, wheel nuts, spare
Unlawful Entries of Motor Vehicles – Cannon Hill/Morningside
In the past week there has been a series of unlawful entries to vehicles in and around Creek Street, Cannon Hill.
The majority of vehicles were parked in community car parks. Valuable items have been visible through the windows and proven such a temptation that the offenders have been willing to take the risk to smash windows to get to the items.
Property targeted includes: keys, cash and wallets (containing identification cards).
A further number of vehicles were unlawfully entered in Morningside, Murarrie and Bulimba. Vehicles have been parked in driveways, streets and public carparks and once again, windows have been smashed to gain entry.
Property items targeted here include: laptops, clothing, jewellery, tools and bags.
Remember, when leaving your vehicle unattended:
Always lock your vehicle, including the boot and sunroof and remember to fully close the windows;
Remove or place out of sight, all valuable and personal documents;
Park your vehicle in a well-lit and highly visible area;
Remove
Armed robbery, Annerley
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Annerley this evening.
At about 8pm, a man armed with a knife entered a petrol station on Ipswich Road and confronted the staff member.
The armed man removed a quantity of cash and fled the store on foot along Ipswich Road.
No one was injured during the incident.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801884303