During the week the Carina Police Station played host to two international police officers with a keen interest in community engagement.
The officers were both Inspectors in the Hong Kong Police Service and were in Brisbane as part of an international police exchange program. Inspector Hon-kwan ‘Michael’ Lau and Inspector Chi Ying ‘Karina’ Kong.
Both Michael and Karina had expressed an interest in seeing community engagement first hand and were keen to experience this type of engagement at a local level.
As part of their community engagement activities both officers were met with a very warm welcome at the Carina Men’s Shed by their ever present and faithful servant Rex Gelfius.
Rex provided an in depth commentary on the inner workings of the Carina Men’s Shed and the associated benefits that the community group provides to its members and the local community.
Rex even provided a valuable update on the restoration project that is currently
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Update 2 – Armed robbery, Chermside West
Police have charged a man after a car was stolen in an alleged armed robbery at Chermside West on March 6.
It will be alleged around 4.30pm on March 6, a man approached a woman who was standing beside her parked car containing two children, produced bladed weapons and demanded the keys.
The man allegedly fled in the woman’s white hatchback.
Overnight officers sighted the same vehicle in Slacks Creek, Logan, Browns Plains and Calamvale.
Early this morning a member of the public alerted police the vehicle was travelling through Kedron.
At around 2am, a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on the Gateway Motorway southbound, near the old Cleveland Road exit at Carina, however the vehicle continued along the Gateway.
The vehicle took the Logan Road exit and then turned right onto Logan Road before coming to a stop at the corner of Gaskell Street at Eight Mile Plains.
A man and a woman who were
Update – Armed robbery, Chermside West
A 24-year-old man, the subject of a police search after a woman and two young children were threatened at Chermside West has been taken into custody.
At around 4.30pm on March 6, the man approached a woman who was standing beside her parked car containing two children, produced bladed weapons and demanded the keys.
The man fled in the woman’s white hatchback which has since been the subject of a police search.
Overnight officers sighted the vehicle in Slacks Creek, Logan, Browns Plains and Calamvale however it sped away.
Early this morning a member of the public recognised the man in Kedron and alerted police the vehicle was travelling south.
At around 2am, a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on the Gateway Motorway southbound, approximately 500m before the old Cleveland Road exit at Carina however the vehicle continued along the Gateway.
The vehicle took the Logan Road exit and then turned right onto Logan
Fatal traffic crash, Paddington
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating after a woman died in a traffic crash in Paddington this afternoon.
Around 3.30pm a motorcyclist was travelling north on Hale Street. As she approached the Caxton Street on ramp she has collided with a vehicle and came off the bike.
The rider, a Bridgeman Downs woman in her 40s, died at the scene.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision on Hale Street around 3.30pm 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: QP1900467268
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the 40 day period of penance in the lead up Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection from the dead. Ashes are imposed on our heads as a sign of conversion, penance, fasting and human mortality, a practice which comes from ancient times. We are reminded that from dust we came, and to share in the resurrection of Christ, to dust we shall first return. The ashes serve as a humiliation in which we seek to, in union with Christ, appease God for our sins so that we may receive the promise of eternal life.
Missa Cantata Mass for Ash Wednesday with the Brisbane OratoryPosted by Maria Rose Anna Photography on Thursday, 7 March 2019
Kangaroo Point Coffee With A Cop
Police from Dutton Park Station and the Riverside Patrol Group were given a warm welcome by the Bar Spritz management and staff yesterday on the cliffs of Kangaroo Point for a Coffee With A Cop event.
Local community members who stopped by enjoyed the magnificent view with their breakfast, as well as a free coffee compliments of Dutton Park Police.
VIPs (Volunteers in Policing) and Crime Prevention Officers were also on hand to provide pamphlets and advice on home security and personal safety.
Coffee with a Cop events are a great opportunity for us to connect with the community in a friendly, informal way.
We recognise how valuable these interactions are for people who want to find out more about the work we do and the help we can offer the community – even if it’s just sharing our safety tips!
Keep an eye out for our next event.
Thanks to everyone who came out and said hi!
Armed robbery, Yeronga
Police are investigating after a teenager attempted to rob a convenience store at Yeronga overnight.
Around 10.25pm a male teenager entered the Fairfield Road store armed with a knife and demanded money.
A male staff member declined and challenged the teenager with a mop. The teenager ran from the store and was last seen heading south on Devon Street.
He is described as late teens, 175cm with a medium build and wearing a grey hooded jumper.
Anyone with further information 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 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900462158
Suspected stolen property located, Wynnum
Police are hoping to reunite up to $150,000 worth of unique property suspected of being stolen with its rightful owners.
The property, most of which is believed to be rare and valuable items, was seized during a raid on an address in Wynnum on February 28.
Two occupants at the address, a 54-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man, were arrested on drug related offences and are currently assisting police with inquires.
Some of the antique property includes a 1950 camera, commemorative coins, jewellery and historical bank notes.
Police suspect the property is stolen from numerous break-ins across Brisbane over the past ten years.
Police are urging the public to review the images and email bayside.foundproperty@police.qld.gov.au if they can assist in returning these items to their rightful owners.
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,
Final update: Logan disturbance
Yesterday afternoon police charged a 33-year-old Upper Coomera man for his alleged involvement in an incident at a shopping centre at Loganholme on Monday, February 4.
The man has been charged with one count of affray and one count of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. Police will further allege a circumstance of aggravation to the charge, that this man is a member of a criminal organisation (Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang).
It will be alleged that on February 4, around 4.30pm the man was one of a number of men who were involved in an altercation in this shopping centre. This altercation resulted in a 27-year-old man receiving a gunshot wound to his leg.
Following the incident, significant investigations were undertaken by the Logan Criminal Investigation Branch supported by State Crime Command and resulting in all offenders involved in this matter being charged with a range of serious offences. These matters are
Murarrie State School strong on leadership
Adopt-a-Cop Senior Constable Kerri Edwards of the Cannon Hill Police Beat was honoured to attend the Badge Ceremony for Murarrie State School this month.
Two very special year six students pledged their commitment to the help with leadership and school spirit.
Evie and Hayden have been students at Murrarie State School most of their schooling lives and are proud to be able to stand up as representatives of the school.
Evie and Hayden were presented with their School Captain badges and each received a candle representing their burning desire to lead.
Murarrie is a small State School of approximately 80 students and although it is small it prides itself on strong family and community relationships.
The QPS Adopt-a-Cop program was implemented in 1985 to build positive relationships between police and members of the school community through the voluntary appointment of Adopt-a-Cops to schools and other relevant organisations.
Contact your school office if you don’t know your Adopt-a-Cop