Burglary and deprivation of liberty, Dutton Park

Detectives are investigating a burglary offence that occurred at Dutton Park yesterday afternoon.
At about 4.10pm, three men of Pacific Islander appearance arrived in a vehicle at a house on Railway Terrace and entered the home via the rear door.
The three men threatened the occupants of the dwelling and forced them to lay on the ground whilst the men searched the house.
A short time later the three men fled the scene in the vehicle they arrived in with a television, mobile phone and wallets belonging to two of the residents.
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.

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Project Unite: Have you seen the ads?

The Queensland Police Service are currently conducting research on public perceptions of crime in the lead up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, to evaluate the impact of Project Unite.
Project Unite is a security awareness campaign developed to inform and prepare the public for major events; like the Commonwealth Games in April.
You are invited to take part in this research, by completing an online survey that will take approximately 5 minutes to compete. You must be over the age of 18 and currently residing in Queensland to participate.
To assist in the evaluation of the campaign messaging and make improvements for future events; access the survey here.

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Suspicious fire, Capalaba

Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a Capalaba business last night.
Around 9:24pm, officers were called to the Steel Street premises with reports of explosions and smoke issuing from the structure.
On arrival, crews located the second floor well-engulfed.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Service officers extinguished the blaze which caused substantial damage to the business.
No one was injured during the fire.
Preliminary information indicates that the fire may have been deliberately lit using an accelerant.
A crime scene has now been set up while scenes of crime, forensic officers and investigators work to determine the cause of the fire.
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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