Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Police have charged three males following an armed robbery in Upper Mount Gravatt on September 12.
Around midnight on Saturday, police will allege three males wearing balaclavas entered a sports club on Klumpp Road and Logan Road, one was armed with a rifle.
They allegedly threatened a female employee and stole a large sum of cash.
They fled in a black Holden Astra which was monitored by police until the vehicle was intercepted using a tyre deflation device on Main Street, Narangba.
They abandoned the vehicle and were all arrested a short time later.
Two males aged 16 and 17 have been charged with armed robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon.
An 18-year-old man from Teneriffe has been charged with armed robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
He is due to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates court today (September 14).

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Police have arrested three males following an armed robbery in Upper Mount Gravatt overnight.
Around midnight, police will allege three males wearing balaclavas entered a sports club on Klumpp Road and Logan Road. One of the males was armed with a rifle.
They allegedly threatened a female employee and stole a large sum of cash.
They fled in a black Holden Astra, being monitored by police until the vehicle was intercepted using a tyre deflation device on Main Street at Narangba.
They abandoned the vehicle and were all arrested a short time later. They are expected to be charged later today.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001923771 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Police are reminding parents and young people to act responsibly when planning school holiday celebrations on North Stradbroke Island this September.
Officers are preparing for the influx of senior high school students to North Stradbroke Island and are committed to maintaining the island’s reputation as a safe holiday destination for all.
Additional police will be sent to the island to bolster the number of officers already posted at Dunwich Station and Point Lookout Police Beat.
Inspector Lindsay Kilpatrick, Bayside Patrol Group is encouraging young people to act responsibly and to enjoy North Stradbroke Island and the many great beaches and attractions it has to offer.
We are urging parents to consider the possible consequences of providing alcohol to young people, also reminding them that a decision to supply alcohol to an underage child could result in fines of up to $3,000.
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Queensland residents planning on travelling interstate are being reminded about border restrictions in place for returning travellers.
Since, August 8, the Queensland border has been closed to anyone who has been in a COVID-19 hotspot (Victoria, New South Wales and ACT) in the previous 14-day period unless they receive an exemption.
Residents living in the declared ‘border zones’ can apply for a Queensland border declaration ‘X’ pass but will only be permitted to travel within the border zone in Queensland and New South Wales.
Motorists with ‘G’ passes are not allowed to enter Queensland via the roadway and will need to travel into Queensland via air or reapply for one of the other passes if they meet the criteria.
Gold Coast District Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler said officers were still seeing motorists attempting to cross the Gold Coast/Tweed border checkpoints with invalid border passes.
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Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Brisbane City this morning.
Around 9.45am on Skew Street, a motorcyclist lost control and fell onto the roadway before being struck by a bus.
The 45-year-old male rider from Wynnum West was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver and sole occupant of the bus was not physically injured.
The southbound lanes of the William Jolly Bridge were closed for several hours.
Forensic Crash investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001889080 within the online suspicious activity form.

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A man is expected to be charged after the alleged stabbing of another man at Darra yesterday afternoon.
It will be alleged around 4pm a disturbance occurred between a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old man at a residence on Scotts Road.
The 18-year-old man sustained significant wounds to his neck and torso during the altercation and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
A 19-year-old Darra man was taken into custody at the scene and has since been assisting police with their inquiries.
He is due to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court today (September 7).
Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.

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Police are investigating after a woman stole a car from another woman at Capalaba earlier today.
Just after 3.30pm, a 67-year-old woman was waiting in her car at a shopping centre on Cambridge Drive at Alexandra Hills when a woman entered the car and sat in the passenger seat.
The woman requested to be driven to Capalaba and while driving through Chandler on Old Cleveland Road, threatened the 67-year-old woman.
A struggle ensued and the woman stole the car, a grey Mazda 3, after the victim exited.
Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of the grey Mazda 3 bearing Queensland registration plates 173LUJ.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or could identify the woman, is asked to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and

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Detectives investigating an armed robbery at a licensed premise in Tingalpa this morning are appealing for assistance.
Shortly before 11am, a man entered the Wynnum Road hotel before confronting an employee with a firearm and demanded cash from the till.
The female staff member complied, and the man fled on foot with a sum of money.
He is described as around 180cm in height, Caucasian, wearing a light-coloured wrap around his head and neck, light coloured jumper with three black stripes down the arms, tan coloured long pants, white shoes and wearing gloves.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Anyone with information about the matter is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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On Tuesday, September 1 police from Acacia Ridge Station recovered a number of allegedly stolen tools from an address an Acacia Ridge address. 
Police allege that a large quantity of tools were stolen from multiple utes that had been parked on Chamberlain Street, Tarragindi between August 29 and August 30.
Police allege that a 44-year-old Acacia Ridge man was attempting to sell the tools online.
Subsequently, the man was arrested and charged with one count of enter premises and commit indictable offence and one count of receiving tainted property.
He is due to appear at Richlands Magistrates Court on October 14. 
Police urge tradies to continue to secure their tools.
Click here to find out tips on how to secure your tools: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/southbrisbane/2020/09/01/reminder-to-secure-your-tools/

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Police have received reports of a number of tools being stolen in the Carina area recently and are urging residents to ensure their property is secured; particularly those with trade tools and toolboxes.
Recent reports indicate that offenders are breaking into vehicles and removing tools and toolboxes. Some tools are quite expensive to replace and effect the owners working capability and capacity greatly.
Police are urging residents to remove valuables from their vehicles and ensure vehicles are secured.
Ensure toolboxes are secured to vehicles and where possible, removed when not in use.
Consider recording serial numbers of your tools and other valuable items and take photos of them. This can greatly assist police to identify your property.
Consider engraving or marking your tools which makes them less attractive to thieves and increases the likelihood of you being reunited with them.
Speak with your colleagues about tool security and keep an eye on each other’s utes and

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