Scam alert: Neighbourhood Watch imposter

Police have received reports of a scam in which the caller claims to be from Neighbourhood Watch.
The calls are being made from a Queensland landline number with the caller asking for donations. When the caller is questioned about which Neighbourhood Watch Group they are representing, the call is abruptly ended.
Please keep in mind there are a number of legitimate community groups, local business and charity groups that regularly make calls looking for donations. Offenders pose as members of these groups to make calls to residents or businesses trying to scam money.
This is a timely reminder to be vigilant with your personal details and bank details. If you receive a call of this nature ask questions like what is the caller’s name, contact phone number, business name, what are the donations for, and any alternative payment methods.
Don’t commit to anything during a call. If the call has your interest and you

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Update 5: Evade police, Maryborough

Police have released a new image of a 19-year-old man who may be connected to a number of incidents in Brisbane and Maryborough which occurred last week.
It will be alleged on January 4, two men were in a stolen vehicle travelling on the Bruce Highway from Brisbane to Maryborough when it crashed at the corner of Edward and Russell Streets.
At 3.20pm, the men allegedly attended a Caringa Street premises in Maryborough where they assaulted a 63-year-old man, stole his car and then drove to Dundowran Beach where the vehicle was abandoned.
It will be further alleged that at 6.15pm the men entered the garage of a residence on Waterview Drive at Dundowran Beach and stole a white Mazda 6.
The vehicle was subsequently located on Boscombe Road at Brookfield on January 5.
A second man, 19-years-old, remains outstanding and police believe a support network in Wynnum is providing him with assistance in order

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