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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Sunnybank Hills early yesterday morning.
Around midnight, two men wearing red bandanas across their faces entered the Pinelands Road service station and approached the counter.
One demanded cash from the 23-year-old male attendant while the second made threats while holding a knife.
The first attempted to climb under the counter while the attendant opened the cash register and handed over the till. The two fled towards Farne Street on foot.
No one was physically injured.
The first offender was wearing a grey hoodie, dark coloured trackpants and grey shoes with a white stripe.
The second was wearing a black hoodie, dark coloured pants and grey sports shoes with a blue outline.
They were both wearing gloves and had bags, one blue, the other black.
Investigations are continuing.

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Police in South Brisbane District are aware of a recent increase in thefts from mailboxes.
Offenders have allegedly targeted mailboxes in units and townhouse complexes, as well as multi-residential foyers and mail rooms where parcels and large items are left for collection.
Opportunistic offenders target unlocked mailboxes and steal mail containing important personal information such as credit cards, licences, or even packages and parcels.
A number of offenders have been caught and charged, some with with more than one offence.
A 41-year-old Yeronga woman has been was charged with numerous offences of stealing things sent by post, stealing and other fraud offences and is due to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 3.
Police are urging residents to secure their mailboxes. Consider installing a padlock or alternative locking device and try to make alternative arrangements for parcel delivery, or ensure someone is home to take delivery of your items.
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Members of the Upper Mt Gravatt Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) executed multiple search warrants on Wednesday, May 27, across various addresses in the South Brisbane District.
Two men and two women were charged with 19 drug related offences as a result of the warrants being executed.
Drugs allegedly located on the property
Items seized from the warrants allegedly included $35,000 in cash, three kilograms of packaged cannabis, a quantity of cannabis plants located growing in a hydroponic setup, quantities of MDMA, quantities of heroin and prescription medications.
The key to this pleasing outcome was due to information from members of the public who provided information to police.
Example of cannabis allegedly seized by police
The Upper Mt Gravatt TCS is extremely pleased to provide this outcome for the South Brisbane community.
Officer in Charge of Upper Mt Gravatt TCS Senior Sergeant Murray Cumner said this result was greatly  assisted by the assistance offered by community members.
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Police are urging motorists to make better decisions on the roads with a mid-year report revealing an eight per cent increase in the number of fatal traffic crashes across Queensland.
A total of 91 lives have been lost on Queensland roads in the first five months of 2020, up from 84 at the same time last year.
Motorcyclists were highly represented in the figures, with one in four of all fatalities either motorcycle riders or  passengers.
Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police were very concerned with trends in road trauma for the year so far.
“Despite less travel occurring on our roads so far this year due to COVID-19, we are seeing more trauma and that is a troubling.
“Importantly, many of the fatal traffic crashes which have occurred could have been prevented.
“Day-in and day-out, we are seeing road users make poor decisions on our roads and tragically, these decisions are having devastating

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Police have released vision to help identify two men who may be able to assist with an investigation into stolen property at Mount Ommaney on April 21.
Two men arranged to meet a man selling a laptop at a Mount Ommaney shopping centre around 6.30pm.
When the seller handed over the laptop for inspection, the two men fled with it.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2000807693 within the online suspicious activity form.

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During Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the Queensland Police Service is supporting Australia’s first LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day today (May 28).
Queensland Police Officer and founder of LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day, Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen, is a DVConnect Board Member and works closely with Queensland’s LGBTI+ communities to provide police support.
Queensland Police are working with DVConnect and Queensland Council for LGBTI Health to support the inaugural LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day on May 28 
Senior Constable Bjarnesen said the day, supported by DVConnect and the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health, aimed to raise awareness of domestic violence experienced within LGBTI relationships and improve the levels of reporting to authorities and support services.
“It’s so important that people from LGBTI communities know that help is available for them, that they don’t have to live with abuse and that everyone, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity, deserves to live a life

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Officers from the South Brisbane District Cross Cultural Liaison Office were once again invited to participate in annual Eid Prayer Celebrations at the Islamic College of Brisbane on May 25.
This year’s program, however, was slightly different due to COVID-19, with the morning prayer not taking centre stage.
Improvising and adapting to continue the tradition
Instead, the event featured a drive through handover of meals and well wishes. This set up was developed in order to maintain social distancing conditions whilst still satisfying the needs of the community during  the auspicious occasion.
Sergeant Jim Bellos said that the Queensland Police officers in attendance were honoured to be involved once again this year.
“With the support of Officer in Charge of Calamvale Station Senior Sergeant Stephen Gough we had officers assisting with the traffic and Police Liaison Officers from both South Brisbane and Logan District on hand to engage with the leaders,” Sergeant Bellos said.
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The Taiwanese Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation Gold Coast have donated over a hundred vegetarian meals, cakes and sweets to the men and women of the Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station during their visit on  Monday, May 25.
The initiative is part of their Supporting Emergency Frontline Workers campaign and was coordinated by Senior Police Liaison Officer (SPLO) Li-Shan Huang.
SPLO Huang said Tzu Chi also does a similar program in Taiwan.
“It’s a small token of their appreciation and I’m sure many of our officers will appreciate the chance to meet local leaders and share a healthy meal together,” SOLO Huang said.
It was great to meet and chat with the foundation members
Station Client Officer Estelle Gourlay said the meals were delicious.
“It was such a nice surprise and very much appreciated.”
South Brisbane District Inspector Michael Dowdy said that this gesture of goodwill truly showcases the working relationship and support between our diverse faith communities

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Detectives are investigating following the sudden death of a four-year-old girl in Cannon Hill.
Police were called to a Bent Street address around 9.20am today after the girl was located deceased inside a residence.
A crime scene was immediately declared at the house as investigations commence into the circumstances leading to the child’s death.
The girl’s family is assisting police with the investigation.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding the matter to come forward.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001074834 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Police have declared a crime scene at a Bent Street residence in Cannon Hill around 9.30am following the sudden death of a 4-year-old child.
Investigations are continuing.
There is no further information available at this time.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001074834 within the online suspicious activity form.

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