Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Police have released vision to help identify two men who may be able to assist with an investigation into stolen property at Mount Ommaney on April 21.
Two men arranged to meet a man selling a laptop at a Mount Ommaney shopping centre around 6.30pm.
When the seller handed over the laptop for inspection, the two men fled with it.

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: QP2000807693 within the online suspicious activity form.

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During Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the Queensland Police Service is supporting Australia’s first LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day today (May 28).
Queensland Police Officer and founder of LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day, Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen, is a DVConnect Board Member and works closely with Queensland’s LGBTI+ communities to provide police support.
Queensland Police are working with DVConnect and Queensland Council for LGBTI Health to support the inaugural LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day on May 28 
Senior Constable Bjarnesen said the day, supported by DVConnect and the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health, aimed to raise awareness of domestic violence experienced within LGBTI relationships and improve the levels of reporting to authorities and support services.
“It’s so important that people from LGBTI communities know that help is available for them, that they don’t have to live with abuse and that everyone, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity, deserves to live a life

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Officers from the South Brisbane District Cross Cultural Liaison Office were once again invited to participate in annual Eid Prayer Celebrations at the Islamic College of Brisbane on May 25.
This year’s program, however, was slightly different due to COVID-19, with the morning prayer not taking centre stage.
Improvising and adapting to continue the tradition
Instead, the event featured a drive through handover of meals and well wishes. This set up was developed in order to maintain social distancing conditions whilst still satisfying the needs of the community during  the auspicious occasion.
Sergeant Jim Bellos said that the Queensland Police officers in attendance were honoured to be involved once again this year.
“With the support of Officer in Charge of Calamvale Station Senior Sergeant Stephen Gough we had officers assisting with the traffic and Police Liaison Officers from both South Brisbane and Logan District on hand to engage with the leaders,” Sergeant Bellos said.
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The Taiwanese Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation Gold Coast have donated over a hundred vegetarian meals, cakes and sweets to the men and women of the Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station during their visit on  Monday, May 25.
The initiative is part of their Supporting Emergency Frontline Workers campaign and was coordinated by Senior Police Liaison Officer (SPLO) Li-Shan Huang.
SPLO Huang said Tzu Chi also does a similar program in Taiwan.
“It’s a small token of their appreciation and I’m sure many of our officers will appreciate the chance to meet local leaders and share a healthy meal together,” SOLO Huang said.
It was great to meet and chat with the foundation members
Station Client Officer Estelle Gourlay said the meals were delicious.
“It was such a nice surprise and very much appreciated.”
South Brisbane District Inspector Michael Dowdy said that this gesture of goodwill truly showcases the working relationship and support between our diverse faith communities

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Detectives are investigating following the sudden death of a four-year-old girl in Cannon Hill.
Police were called to a Bent Street address around 9.20am today after the girl was located deceased inside a residence.
A crime scene was immediately declared at the house as investigations commence into the circumstances leading to the child’s death.
The girl’s family is assisting police with the investigation.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding the matter to come forward.

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: QP2001074834 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Police have declared a crime scene at a Bent Street residence in Cannon Hill around 9.30am following the sudden death of a 4-year-old child.
Investigations are continuing.
There is no further information available at this time.

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: QP2001074834 within the online suspicious activity form.

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At around 6.45pm on Wednesday, May 20, police will allege that two girls approached a woman in the vicinity of a shopping centre and attempted to steal her personal property.
At 6.50pm on the same day, one of the girls from the previous incident allegedly approached another woman in the same vicinity, and also attempted to steal her personal property.
In both instances, the women were able to escape and report the matter to police, who immediately attended the scene to investigate.
As a result, two girls, aged 14 and 16-years-old were subsequently apprehended and were charged with property related offences.
They will both appear in the Brisbane Children’s Court on July 17.

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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Police have charged a 38-year-old man and alleged member of the Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) this morning following two separate search warrants in Logan.
Officers from Taskforce Maxima and Logan Major and Organised Crime Squad executed search warrants at residences in Yarrabilba and Stockleigh.
As result of the searches police located a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, cash, a number of dangerous drugs, including methylamphetamines, steroids, and other drug and OMCG paraphernalia.
A 38-year-old Yarrabilba man was charged with possess dangerous drug. He will appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on August 24.
A 32-year-old Yarrabilba woman was charged with possess concealable firearm. She will appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on August 24.
A 20-year-old Yarrabilba man was charged with possess dangerous drug and possess proceeds. He will appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court on September 9.
A 33-year-old Stockleigh man was charged with possess dangerous drug and possess utensil. He will appear in the Beenleigh

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Bayside Police Liaison Officers recently took part in a special community health campaign with the Yulu Burri Ba Clinic (Yulu-Burri-Ba) in Wynnum to promote wellbeing and safety.
Yulu-Burri-Ba provides primary health care and associated health services to the Aboriginal community of North Stradbroke Island and Brisbane’s Eastern suburbs.
Yulu-Burri-Ba also offer social and mental health services, before and after school clubs, healthy eating and social activities for local youth.

The clinic’s team of 60 staff make sure every effort is made to deliver innovative ways of working with the community to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal families and work closely with Police Liaison Officers based in the Bayside area on a regular basis.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Jacqui Carter-O’Leary and Police Liaison Officer Tameka Johnson can be seen in the video supporting their colleagues from the centre in promoting community health and safety during this current period of restrictions and social distancing.
The video

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A 31-year-old man has been charged with an additional offence of attempted arson as investigations continue into a double homicide at Joyner continue.
The matter will be mentioned in Pine Rivers Magistrate Court on July 13 after the man appeared today for two counts of murder (domestic violence offence) and unlawful use of a motor vehicle offences.
Investigators continue to appeal for anyone who was in the vicinity of Todds and Gordon Crossing roads between 3pm and 6:30pm on Saturday, May 16, to come forward.
Anyone with information can attend a Command Post which will be established at Wright Reserve between 3pm and 6:30pm on Saturday, May 23.

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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