Indooroopilly Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are seeking assistance in identifying further victims of a scam which seems to be targeting overseas students through social media sites.
In a recently reported scam, the victim was contacted through a Facebook site and offered a job.
The victim was asked to place an amount of money in a bank account to cover the purchase of a uniform for the job.
After depositing the cash, the victim was then asked to provide their personal details to the scammer.
After this was complete the scammer failed to provide the promised job and is un-contactable.
The scammer has been known to use multiple social media sites including Facebook and WhatsApp to contact potential victims.
If you have any information pertaining to this scam or it has happened to you please contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Assault, New Farm
At around 11pm on July 13, a 38-year-old Morningside man and a woman were waiting along Bowen Terrace in New Farm when they were approached by another man.
The man has allegedly punched the Morningside man, knocking him unconscious before leaving the scene in a unknown direction.
The man received injuries to his mouth and was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital for treatment.
Police are seeking to identify the man in the below CCTV footage and believe he can assist with enquires.
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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: QP1901350668
Update: Search for escapee, Rockhampton
Police have released images of a woman they wish to speak with in relation to the search for 26-year-old Lui Tiaaleaiga, who escaped from police custody in Rockhampton on July 27.
Just before 2am this morning officers attempted to intercept a blue Mazda 323 at a service station at the intersection of High and Musgrave Streets in Berserker.
The vehicle however failed to stop for police and drove away at high speed southbound along Musgrave Street.
Two male occupants and a female passenger were observed inside the car.
Police have released CCTV stills of a woman who entered the service station and purchased items prior to the incident.
Anyone who may recognise the Mazda (similar to pictured, QLD Registration 520XFE) or who knows the woman in the images is urged to come forward.
Lui “Dylan” Tiaaleaiga (pictured) escaped police custody at around 7pm while undergoing treatment at Rockhampton Base Hospital on July 27.
Anyone who sights
QPS verse US Navy in friendly basketball game
The stage was set for one of the most anticipated sporting matches in the districts history with the WASP crew (USS Navy) taking on local officers in a game of basketball today.
The friendly match took place at the Hibiscus Sports Centre, Upper Mount Gravatt and featured officers from WASP who are visiting the mainland after the Talisman Sabre.
The Talisman Sabre is the largest joint military exercise ever between Australia and the United States.
Sergeant Kylie Doyle welcomed both teams to the floor and helped launch the event with an Acknowledgement of Country and a stirring performance of the respective national anthems.
Tip-off was soon underway with the Queensland Police drawing first blood and taking a small lead before the visitors found their land legs and levelled the scores to 11-11 after the first quarter.
After the short break, both teams were at it again with an impressive display of ball movement and quick
Operation Wake Up – Be Street Wise wraps up
Police across South Brisbane District were again out and about in shopping centres across the district on Thursday July 25, focusing on public safety and engaging with the community over personal safety awareness and education.
Last Thursday night saw the final roll out of the month long operation targeting crime across South Brisbane.
With collective efforts from a number of general duties and specialist units such as tactical crime squad, mounted unit, crime prevention, road policing unit and some collaborative partnerships with our shopping centre precincts, we were able to achieve some pretty impressive results in terms of keeping our community safe.
The operation resulted in:
54 offenders arrested on 132 charges;
66 traffic infringement notices issued;
782 Roadside Breath Tests conducted;
35 calls for service responded to; and
40 Translink warnings issued.
In the final week of the operation, police were patrolling and engaging with community at:
Capalaba Plaza Shopping Centre
Carindale Shopping Centre
Westfield Garden City
Cannon Hill Shopping Centre
Southgate Park
Coffee with a Cop Moorooka style
On Saturday, Moorooka Police hosted Coffee with a Cop, but we threw a twist onto it and got on board with a local business and tried Ethiopian style coffee.
We were joined by the local state member the Honourable Mark Bailey MP, who funded the morning and was having a chat to the local community.
It was a great opportunity to interact and talk with the local residents and some that had travelled just to try the different style of coffee.
We were asked all sorts of questions and were able to grab some honest feedback in what the community thought we were doing well and what we could do better to serve them.
I also took the opportunity to use our speed detection devices and test the speed of some of our local young scooter enthusiasts and sprinters and found a few upcoming potential Olympic champions.
But how was the Ethiopian coffee I hear
Heavy vehicle intercept, Hemmant
A routine traffic intercept by officers from the Road Policing Task Force has stopped a semi-trailer in its tracks.
Police intercepted the unregistered prime mover on Lytton Road at Hemmant on Wednesday and discovered the semi-trailer attached to also be unregistered.
An inspection of the vehicle was carried out including a download of the truck’s computer with officers finding the driver’s side seat belt not operable and passenger side seat belt not attached.
As a result, the vehicle was taken to a Department of Transport and Main Roads Inspection Centre where it failed an inspection.
The truck and trailer were taken off the road until all defects are repaired and reinspected by authorities.
A 45-year-old Jindalee man has been issued with a Traffic Infringement Notice for use of unregistered short combination prime mover with three or more axles.
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Officers undertake cultural education tour of North Stradbroke Island
Police Liaison Officers from the South Brisbane District had the privilege of experiencing a unique cultural tour of North Stradbroke Island on Wednesday July 24.
The unit, many of whom have never been to the iconic part of Queensland, made the most of the day-long visit by engaging with Elders, fellow Police Officers and residents that call the island home.
Departing early in the morning on the Stradbroke Ferry, the team soon arrived at the island and were escorted to Dunwich Police Station to meet with their colleagues and to take a tour of the historic precinct.
One standing feature noted by staff was the watch house adjacent to the building.
This heritage listed part to the station is a historical focal point of the island with the last person incarcerated in the space in 2006.
After the brief tour, the PLOs soon hopped on a bus to meet local Elders Uncle Norm and Uncle
NAIDOC Week celebrations across the Bayside
NAIDOC Week celebrations continued throughout the week across the Bayside area last week with thousands of attendees taking the opportunity to learn more about local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
Officers from the South Brisbane District were also involved, meeting with Elders, sharing stories and reflecting on this auspicious occasion.
Superintendent Virginia Nelson said it was great to have a yarn with everyone and show off our special ‘Look to the Stars’ uniforms.
“This artwork across our uniforms is based on a collective narrative, inspired and created by a purpose built working group representing a cross-section of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the Queensland Police Service,” Superintendent Nelson said.
Inspector Michael Dowdy said officer also had the opportunity engage with students from Dunwich School and speak to football legend, Petro Civonceva.
We thank everyone for taking time to speak to us and we look forward to celebrating and learning more about
Update – Attempted robbery, Inala
A man has been charged over the alleged attempted robbery of an Inala service station last month.
It will be alleged the 35-year-old Woodridge man walked into the Freeman Road business armed with a crowbar shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, June 22.
He is expected to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court today charged with one count of attempted robbery.
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: QP1901203279