Detectives investigating the attempted robbery of an Inala service station last month have released vision of a man they hope to speak to about the incident.
Shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, June 22, man walked into the Freeman Road business armed with a crowbar.
The man walked up to the counter and produced a crowbar before demanding money from the attendant.
The attendant refused, and the man left the address.
No property was taken during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
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Robbery, Sunnybank
Police are investigating a robbery at a home in Sunnybank this afternoon.
Around 2pm, a woman arrived at her Dunedin Street home and was confronted by a man who demanded her handbag.
During a scuffle over the handbag, the woman sustained a minor injury to her left arm.
The man fled the scene with another man in a white SUV style car.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who was in the area and may have dashcam or CCTV footage 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: QP1901416618
Complimentary Coffee with a cop, with a twist
This Saturday July 27, come join Moorooka Police for a coffee on us.
At 10am we’ll be holding Coffee with a Cop but with a twist – join us as we try an Ethiopian style coffee courtesy of local state member, the Honourable Mark Bailey MP.
We’ll be there from 10am – 11.30am with our crime prevention gurus (who normally have fun goodies for the kids) and liaison officers, it’s a great opportunity to interact with your local police if you’re in the Moorooka, Salisbury or Yeronga area.
So if you like trying something different or just want a yarn with the local police and find what’s happening in your neighbourhood, come on down anytime between 10am and 11.30am.
The Honourable Mark Bailey, MP, will also be with us and is happy to have a chat.
We’ll be outside the Yeshi Buna African Café and Restaurant, 1/131 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka.
See you there!
Operation Wake Up, Be Street Wise update
Operation Wake Up, Be Street Wise has rocked South Brisbane once again!
In shopping centres across South Brisbane, Police, Volunteers, Police Liaison Officers and even recruits are helping to spread the key messages involved in be street wise:
Always be aware of your surroundings;
Remove headphones when walking (or at least one);
Be confident; and
Trust and act on your instincts.
I was lucky enough to be at the Inala Civic centre where I met the lovely Connie and June.
These ladies have lived in Inala for more than 50 years, and don’t plan on leaving any time soon.
We discussed Operation Wake up, Be Street Wise key messages around safety on public transport including sitting where you feel the most safe.
Some steps you can take include sitting near the driver or train guard, if there is a chair available there.
Also let someone know where you are and when you can be expected at your destination.
So far, Operation
Celebrating NAIDOC day at Wynnum
On Saturday, July 20, officers from Wynnum Station, Bayside Crime Prevention Unit and Cross Culture Engagement Unit attended Wynnum Foreshore to celebrate NAIDOC day.
Chief Superintendent Brian Swan and Superintendent Virginia Nelson also joined officers to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A mixture of officers and PLOs were in attendance at Wynnum on Saturday
Our Senior Police Liaison officers, Jacque Carter-O’Leary and Doug Peachey also explained to officers about indigenous culture and art symbols.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Jacque Carter-O’Leary also showcased her talent in indigenous art.
We would like to thank everyone who stopped in and said hello to us.
We look forward to seeing you at a future community event.
Update 5 – Sunnybank shooting
A 38-year-old man wanted over investigations into the shooting of a man and woman at Sunnybank on Saturday, June 22 is tonight in custody.
The man handed himself into police this afternoon on North Stradbroke Island and was later charged at the Brisbane Watchhouse with two counts of attempted murder.
He will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on tomorrow July 23.
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: QP1901205353
South Brisbane PLO delivers first safety presentation
Representatives from the South Brisbane Police District’s Police Liaison Unit, had the privilege of addressing the well-respected members of the Korean Senior Association of Queensland at a recent forum at the Old Inala Hall.
Topics of the presentation included identifying and contacting police, personal safety, suspect identification, home and vehicle safety, traffic accident management and fraud and scam awareness.
South Brisbane District’s newest Police Liaison Officer, PLO Jeong Bae said the session was very well received.
“Attendee’s asked several topical questions and I sincerely believe that the information provided will assist everyone to make informed decisions to stay safe and secure,” PLO Bae said.
Community groups such as the Korean Senior Association of Queensland regularly encourage their members to attend such sessions to better understand how to better engage with the Queensland Police Service and how to stay safe.
Acting Sergeant Vernon Wootton of the Cross Cultural Liaison unit said successful policing efforts need to be
Three charged over multiple alleged property offences, Waterford West, Forest Lake and Woodridge
Police across Bayside Property team, Upper Mount Gravatt Criminal Investigation Branch and Logan Central Station have charged three people with more than 15 offences after police executed several search warrants in Waterford West, Forest Lake and Woodridge.
Police have located a quantity of stolen jewellery, phones and computer accessories from break-ins across Bayside, South Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast area. Police also seized utensils used for dangerous drugs.
An 18-year-old man from Woodridge was charged with 14 offences including six counts of enter premises and commit indictable offences by break, two counts of burglary and commit indictable offence, two counts of receiving tainted property, enter dwelling with intent by break, stealing and unlawful use of motor vehicle.
Further investigations were carried out by the detectives and the man was charged for a further four counts of burglary and commit indictable offences which occurred in Victoria Point and Loganlea.
A 20-year-old woman from Forest
Fatal traffic crash, Chandler
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing for public assistance after fatal traffic crash at Chandler claimed the life of a man today.
Just before 2pm initial investigations indicate a black Honda motorcycle was travelling on Old Cleveland Road when it crashed into a Mazda 3.
The rider, a 31-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 27-year-old woman who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The car’s driver, a 72-year-old woman was also taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have dash cam footage of the incident 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 charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800
Officers welcome students at University of Queensland
On Wednesday July 17, officers from the Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station had the pleasure of being invited to host a special information booth at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Student Services International Arrival Lounge.
The event took place at the St. Lucia Campus with hundreds of International students liaising with their local police and and receiving timely information on a range of topics including cyber safety, road safety, personal safety and ways to contact police.
Students from as far China, South Korea, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Canada, United States and Mexico flocked to take photos with their new local officers.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Li-Shan Huang said police are here to educate students arriving into the country with practical advice on how to stay safe and enjoy everything that is on offer across our great State.
“We have had a positive reception here at the University of Queensland and we hope that