Armed robbery and deprivation of liberty charges, Inala

Detectives have charged a 17-year-old man following investigations into an alleged armed robbery in Inala this afternoon.
It will be alleged at around 5.05pm a man armed with a knife entered the vehicle of a 23-year-woman while she was in a carpark on Corsair Avenue, demanding that she drive away.
The woman drove out of the carpark before stopping in nearby Brolga Street where she fled the vehicle.
Police were alerted with the vehicle being intercepted by officers on Government Road, Richlands at around 5.20pm. The male driver, and a teenage female passenger, were taken into custody without incident.
A 17-year-old Harristown man has been charged with several offences including one count each of armed robbery, deprivation of liberty, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and demanding property with the intent to steal.
He has been denied police bail and is due to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court tomorrow, December 19.
The 15-year-old girl was

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Appeal for witnesses following traffic crash, Kenmore

Police are appealing for witnesses following a traffic crash at Kenmore on December 18.
At around 9.10am a white Holden utility drove out of Kenmore Shopping Centre at the corner of Cedarleigh Road and Marshall Lane onto Moggill Road.
It is believed the vehicle then travelled over the centre median strip and collided with a blue Jeep.
Both cars sustained extensive damage as a result of the crash.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time and witnessed the incident, or anyone who may have dashcam vision to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
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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Bicycle security and identification

From January to November 2017 over 400 bicycles have been reported stolen in the South Brisbane District. Each year thousands of bicycles are either found by police, located by members of the public or reported to police as stolen across Queensland. Unfortunately, in many cases owners never see their bicycles again simply because they cannot be identified.
Remember, it only takes a few seconds to steal a bike, so let’s work together to prevent, secure and identify your bicycle.
Reduce the chances of theft by:

Not leaving your bicycle unattended and unlocked – even for a short time.
Securing it to something solid – like railings or a post – and make sure the bike cannot be lifted off.
Leaving and securing your bike in a busy, well-lit location where it can easily be seen – if possible look around and try to leave the bike secured near CCTV cameras.
Taking off the front wheel, if it’s

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