Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

A man has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash on the Gateway Motorway at Rochedale this morning.
Around 4.20am, a hatchback and a utility collided in the northbound lanes of the motorway near the Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road exit.
A 61-year-old man and a 63-year-old woman who were travelling in the hatchback were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries.
The 61-year-old Maroochydore man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, subsequently passed away in hospital this morning.
A 29-year-old Fortitude Valley man, who was the driver and sole occupant of the utility, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with minor injuries.
Northbound lanes of the Gateway Motorway were closed to traffic for more than three hours as a result of the crash but have since reopened.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating, and appealing to anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage or who may have witnessed the crash to contact police.
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Detectives have commenced an investigation into a suspected illegal casino after raiding a West End apartment last night.
Officers from the State Crime Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad seized cash, gaming equipment, poker chips and phones after executing a search warrant at the apartment around 9pm.
A total of 21 people were detained while detectives commenced inquiries.
A 38-year-old man was issued with a Notice to Appear in court after allegedly being in possession of cocaine.
Investigations into the suspected illegal casino are ongoing.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information regarding illegal gaming activity in Queensland 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 24hrs per day.

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The Inala PCYC was the venue for the South Brisbane District National Reconciliation Week morning tea on Thursday, May 31.
Over 50 attendees including local Indigenous Elders, senior police representatives, students from Hymba Yumba Murri School and community organisations, all gathered to recognise and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (May 27 –  June 3).
This year’s theme is ‘Don’t keep History and Mystery’ and is an opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, customs and traditions and to share this very important knowledge to grow together as a nation.

As part of this initiative, South Brisbane District Acting Chief Superintendent Virginia Nelson APM acknowledged the value of engaging with Elders from across the community to establish positive relationships for all Australians.
Acting Chief Superintendent Nelson also had the opportunity to outline the new Queensland Police Service Artwork: Look to the Stars, produced in collaboration with Indigenous artist Jenna Lee from Gilimbaa.
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Police investigating the alleged suspicious behaviour of a man on a Brisbane train in April have released images of a person who may be able to assist with their investigations.
Between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Wednesday, April 24 a man was travelling on a southbound Cleveland line train between Roma Street and Morningside rail stations when he allegedly acted inappropriately towards a woman.
The woman was not physically injured.
Any members of the public who recognise the man (pictured) or has information in relation to his whereabouts are asked 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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Today’s modern lifestyle has made all manner of our existence more simpler, faster and easier than any age before.
But for many young people the stresses and challenges presented by contemporary society has resulted in a rise in a number of social problems.
To combat these significant issues, the Queensland Police Service (South Brisbane District), Inala PCYC and Queensland Pathways State College have developed a unique initiative designed to educate young people, and to provide support to move up in the world.
Police, students and community leaders after the forum
The session, hosted on Tuesday, May 29 at Mount Gravatt TAFE, was used as an opportunity to highlight the work being done by Sergeant Jim Bellos, Cross Cultural Liaison Officer and PCYC’s Sergeant Gary Penny.
The two are working towards building strong community relations across the region.
In addition, the Islamic Council of Queensland and local Muslim community leader Ali Kadri used this forum to address some misconceptions

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Police have charged a man following an armed robbery at a shopping centre in Upper Mount Gravatt this morning.
It will be alleged around 9:30am a man smashed the display window of a jewellery store with a hammer, stealing stock and fleeing on foot.
The man was subsequently detained by security until police arrived and took the man into custody.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
A 24-year-old Avondale man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, wilful damage, enter premises with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of a knife in a public place.
He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
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

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On Saturday, May 26, The Philippine Multicultural festival took place at the Sunnybank State High School.
Hosts, Mauro and Cecilia Somodio welcomed special guests: Mr Graham Perrett  MP, Mr. Peter Russo MP and Cr Angela Owen.
Representatives from the South Brisbane District Police Liaison Unit were also in attendance to officially kick off this annual event.
Despite the cool weather, attendance soared throughout the day. The festival featured several food stalls, folk music and dance performances along with information stalls by several local businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
Police Liaison Officer, Yen Nguyen performing a traditional folk dance named Tinikling
Police Liaison Officer, Yen Nguyen also had the chance to take part in the Tinikling, a traditional folk dance involving two people tapping and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with dancers stepping over and between poles in time with music.
Police Liaison Officers enjoying the festival with locals
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South Brisbane District has so much to celebrate and this past week we have celebrated our Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) as we approach 20 years of ViPs in the QPS.
South Brisbane District has a proud history of utilising the service of ViPs to expand our capabilities.
These amazing people share their time without seeking compensation, only appreciation.
Last year our 57 ViPs, across South Brisbane, provided more than 13,000 hours of service, their tasks include:

victim of crime support
crime prevention dissemination
conducting home security audits
disseminating crime alerts
domestic and family violence victim assistance
supporting NHW and targeted community engagement

The ViPs predominantly work in conjunction with the crime prevention teams in South Brisbane’s and are critical to supporting the work our members do in stopping crime and making the community safer.
On Friday, May 25, we celebrated their formal acknowledgement at the Volunteering Queensland Awards held at City Hall.
This was a wonderful way of highlighting the positive changes

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Detectives have today charged a teenage boy following threats made to a North Lakes School.
It will be alleged the boy made threats to the school and students in an online forum on Monday.
The teenage boy has been charged with one count each of use carriage service to make a threat to cause serious harm and threatening violence.
He will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Acting Chief Superintendent Chris Stream said these are serious criminal charges with significant penalties the teenager now faces.
“The Queensland Police Service will continue to assess any threats to public safety and I would urge anyone with information to contact police,” Acting Chief Superintendent Stream said.

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Police investigating a string of break and enter type offences in the south of Brisbane are appealing for public assistance to help identify and locate a man who police believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Between May 11 and May 28, a man has gained entry to a number of businesses in the South Brisbane, Woolloongabba, Calamvale, Sherwood, West End and Bulimba areas and removed cash and property.
Police believe a man (pictured) who was observed at a number of those areas may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Any members of the public who know this man or have knowledge of his whereabouts are asked 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

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