Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

June 26 is recognised as the International Day Against Torture, and presents an opportunity for community members from all walks of life to come together to honour and remember those who have experienced torture and trauma.

With our friends at QPASTT (Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors and Torture and Trauma), officers from across the South Brisbane and Logan District joined together to mark this occasion over a special morning tea.
QPASTT Spokesperson Robert Mukombozi invited everyone to tie a white ribbon around a branch of the QPASTT tree.

The QPASTT Tree represents the recovery process from torture and trauma:

The rock on which the tree grows represent the hardship survivors have experienced
The tree represents the process of regrowth, and eventual flowering, for the individual, families and community
The branches reach out and reconnect, feeding the tree’s growth
The colour white symbolises global support for torture survivors, and is the colour of hope.

Acting Sergeant Vernon Wootton from the South Brisbane

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Detectives are searching for a man who robbed an adult store on Wynnum Road in Cannon Hill on Tuesday night.
Just before 6pm the man threatened a staff member with a knife before demanding she hand over money from the till.
The employee complied with his demands and he fled the store with a sum of cash.
No one was injured during the incident.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall, aged in his late 20s with a medium build, fair complexion and wavy short ginger hair.
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area 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.
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Police are appealing for information of the owner of the pictured ring. The ring is currently located at West End Police Station.
If you or someone you know owns this ring please contact West End Police on 3840 9100.
Proof of ownership is required prior to returning the ring.
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: QP1801142488

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Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a food outlet in Annerley on May 7 have released vision of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.
At 8.25pm, a man entered the Ipswich Road business armed with a knife and a pair of scissors.
He demanded cash from two female employees before leaving with a sum of money.
He was last seen heading south along Ipswich Road.
No-one was physically injured during the robbery.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 180cm tall and aged in his 30s or 40s with blue eyes.
Anyone who recognises the man is urged to contact police.
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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

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Police are investigating a break and enter of a service station at Stretton that occurred early this morning.
At about 1.30am, entry was gained to the Compton Road business via a locked glass sliding door.
Offenders removed a quantity of cash and property from the business prior to fleeing the scene.
Damage was caused to the door and electrical systems during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.
 
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: QP1801158543

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Police have charged a 15-year-old boy with a number of offences following investigations into two attempted armed robberies and a crash involving an alleged stolen vehicle in Brisbane’s south yesterday.
It will be alleged at around 10am, a boy with a black t-shirt covering his face entered a supermarket on Hellawell Road at Sunnybank Hills before producing a knife and demanding money from the store attendant.
The 32-year-old male attendant was unable to open the cash register so the man fled, driving away from the scene in a dark-coloured Jeep.
Police will further allege at around 10.40am, the same male attended a post office on Algester Road in Algester, produced a knife and threatened a 22-year-old female shop attendant, demanding money.
The woman ran to the back of the shop, and the boy left empty-handed. It will be alleged he then approached a female employee of an adjoining supermarket, made demands whilst armed with

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What began as temporary relief position has evolved into a lifetime of warm memories, new skills and great friendships for Acting Sergeant Jin Lee, who is currently the Cross Cultural Liaison Officer at the Upper Mount Gravatt Station.
Acting Sergeant Lee who is of Korean heritage jumped at the opportunity to relieve as the Cultural Support Officer, whilst Sergeant Jim Bellos is overseas.
Acting Sergeant Lee said I thought I’d get out of my comfort zone and use this opportunity to progress my professional skills.
“What I didn’t realise was that this role is so unique and I have such a wealth of knowledge alongside me in the form of the South Brisbane District Police Liaison Officers,”
“I’ve learnt so much and I have certainly broadened my horizon’s on community engagement.”
Acting Sergeant Lee has been quite active since he started, collaborating on a number of initiatives such as the recent Chinese Community Crime Prevention Consultative Committee (CCCPCC) meeting, the bi-monthly

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Brisbane detectives have charged a man with unlawful wounding following an overnight disturbance at Ellen Grove in which a man was allegedly stabbed.
It will be alleged an altercation occurred between two men at a Doreen Crescent home around 10pm last night during which time one of the men was stabbed in the chest area.
He fled the scene driving to an address Richlands where police were called.
The 38-year-old Moorooka man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Police arrested a 23-year-old Eight Mile Plains man at the Doreen Crescent residence. He has been denied police bail and remanded in custody and is due to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court this morning.
Both men are known to each other.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Detectives have charged two people following investigations into an armed robbery in Norman Park overnight.
It will be alleged shortly after 7pm a man entered a Bennetts Road supermarket armed with a knife and demanded money from a staff member behind the counter.
The 17-year-old male employee complied and the man fled the store along Macrossen Street with a sum of cash.
The man was seen getting into a vehicle before it sped off.
No one was injured during the incident.
A short time later police were able to track the vehicle to a Morningside address where they arrested a 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old man.
The 17-year-old Carina boy has been charged with one count of armed robbery.
The 18-year-old Morningside man has been charged with one count of armed robbery also.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today (June 20).
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information

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Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man who may be able to assist with investigations after a boy was bitten by a dog in Thornlands yesterday, Monday June 18.
Around 5pm an 11-year-old boy was riding his skateboard along Vintage Road after leaving the William Stuart skate park.
A man with a dog was walking in the opposite direction and as they approached each other, the dog bit the boy.
The man stopped to talk to the boy, and appears to have downplayed the severity of the dog’s bite and walked off towards the Crystal Waters shops.
The man is described as being in his late 50s, Caucasian with a proportionate build and with grey balding hair and grey stubble.
He was wearing a light grey jumper and black pants.
The dog (similar to the one pictured) is described as large, brown and similar to a Bull Mastiff breed but more the

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