South Brisbane District recently launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community.
The first instalment focused on basic vehicle security methods as an effective measure to help prevent thefts from vehicles.
The second instalment focuses on removing property to reduce thieves’ interest in gaining access to your vehicle.
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South Brisbane District Crime Prevention Coordinator Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Hebblethwaite wants everyone to get into the habit of removing property before leaving their vehicle unattended.
“Property left visible inside vehicles can act as a magnet for attracting opportunistic thieves so we recommend property be removed from the vehicle or if unable to, be placed out of sight in the boot, glove box or under seats,” Acting Senior Sergeant Hebblethwaite said.
“We also recommend essential items such as phones, keys and wallets/handbags, never be left in vehicles as they are commonly items
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Take caution when you meet someone on social media
Police urge members in the Chinese community to take extra caution when they use WeChat, which is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging and social media app, especially when searching and meeting new friends in their nearby locations.
Police have received reports that scammers are targeting mostly young males and are engaging them in posting naked photos or videos, sometimes even making false arrangements to meet in person. The victims are then blackmailed by the scammers and threatened that their naked photos or videos will be circulated if they don’t pay money or buy iTunes cards or MOLPoints.
These scams are also known to happen on other social media platforms, such as Facebook and Skype.
Any users on social media platforms should consider to protect their personal identification, contact details and images and take extra caution when meeting new people on any of these platforms.
If you do come across the similar approach please do not send
Join us at the Buddha Birth Day Festival in South Bank
From May 4 to 6, the Buddha Birth Day Festival returns to Brisbane for its 22nd birthday and within a week more than 2,500 red lanterns will brighten the South Bank Parklands.
With the inclusion of energy saving LED globes together with a range of other sustainable measures, the Buddha Birth Day Festival is now recognised as the largest accredited climate friendly event in the Southern Hemisphere.
Venerable Chueh Shan, Abbess of the Chung Tian Buddhist Temple, the co-organiser of the Buddha Birth Day Festival, reflects that “these Red Lanterns symbolises hope for the world. A small good action can make a difference, for a single lantern allows one person to read but 2,500 lanterns can brighten up a whole Parklands.”
The Buddha Birth Day Festival is listed as one of the iconic events of Queensland and signature events of Brisbane, commemorating Australia’s harmonious diversity. With 200,000 visitors, over 1,000 volunteers, 400 performers
Major Drive Park Community Day, Rochedale
Thanks to the residents of Rochedale who attended Major Drive Park Community Day on Saturday, April 21.
Residents of the local Neighbourhood Watch came together and enjoyed a sausage sizzle while the kids were entertained with a jumping castle and games.
The event was supported by local government members and the Brisbane City Council who kindly donated some plants for the residents.
It was great to see so many residents taking the initiative to be proactive and seek advice in relation to their home security.
A big thank-you to the Police Liaison Officers and Volunteers in Policing who assisted on the day and to the local residents who organised the event.
Robbery, Oxley
Police are investigating the robbery of an elderly man who sustained minor injuries in Oxley this morning.
At 11am, an 87-year-old man was exiting a Blunder Road shopping complex with the assistance of a mobility aid when he was approached by a male.
The male pushed the elderly man over and stolen a bag containing a wallet from the tray of the mobility aid.
The male left the scene in a vehicle.
The 87-year-old man received medical treatment for grazing and bruising to both of his arms.
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.
Inala community comes together at D.J. Sherrington Park
Inala Youth Week culminated in a massive community celebration at D.J. Sherrington Park on Friday, April 13. The event was supported by Brisbane City Council, The Hub Neighbourhood Centre Inala, Inala Youth Service, The Inala PCYC and Headspace. There were a number of community stalls, awesome rides, free food and musical performances throughout the day keeping attendees of all ages and backgrounds well entertained.
As part of the occasion, Kick Start Inala was officially launched. This initiative is a community driven school-based football program, which provides a free structured course for five local primary schools in Inala.
Police Liaison Officers Hamza Shale and I, alongside our senior colleagues: Officers Mary Kenyi, Doug Peachey and Aleni Ta’alolo, had the privilege of lending a helping hand by providing home and safety information through the Police Mobile Community Office. The team also had the pleasure to mingle with Brisbane Broncos legend Petero Civoniceva.
Local officers with NRL legend Petero Civoniceva
Local kids
Don’t drop the ball, secure your vehicle
Police Minister Mark Ryan and Brisbane Region Acting Assistant Commission Brian Wilkins today launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local Bayside resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community.
The first instalment focuses on vehicle security; an effective measure that only takes a few seconds and helps prevent thefts from and theft of vehicles.
In 2017, approximately 4,100 thefts from vehicles were reported in the South Brisbane District.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Wilkins urged members of the community to secure their vehicles when leaving them unattended, even when parked at home.
“A reduction in crime can be achieved by preventative methods being adopted by the community that help stop offences from happening in the first place,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Wilkins said.
“Locking your vehicle doors and ensuring all windows are closed are basic, yet effective security measures to reduce the chance of having your vehicle broken into.”
Securing your vehicle increases
Thousands take part in local Vaisakhi celebrations
Police Liaison Officers took time out of their day to attend local Vaisakhi Celebrations at the Rocklea Showgrounds last weekend.
The Sikh New Year Festival of Vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi) is one of the most significant dates in the Sikh Calendar. The celebration marks the start of the Punjabi New Year and the anniversary of the year (1699) when Sikhism was born as a collective faith tradition. For farmers in Punjab India, this period is an opportunity to give thanks for the past year’s plentiful harvest and a chance to pray for good yields in the year to come.
Over 2,500 attendees graced the colourful event with performances from several local and international talents. Crowds were on their best behaviour with lively music, fresh food and dance on display long through the night.
Many thanks to the organisers for their hard work behind the scenes.
From the team here at the SBD Police
Football, friendship and family fun on display in Acacia Ridge
Representatives from the South Brisbane District’s Police Liaison Unit were honoured to be part of the inaugural MDA, Somali Community Association and Brisbane City Council Family Fun Day at the Spanish Centre, Acacia Ridge.
Liaison Officers Hamza Shale, Nasra Aden and Yen Nguyen alongside Senior Officers Loc Tran and Mary Kenyi had the chance to say welcome to our new neighbours from Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Liberia, Somalia and Sudan.
Over April 7 and 8, more than 1000 attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the role of the PLO’s and how we as can assist the local community, as well as receiving important information on personal and home safety and how to make the most of living in our great community.
Many thanks to all the teams who competed in football tournament as part of the event. Congratulations to the Somali Community Association of Queensland for claiming their hard earned victory.
Police give back to senior citizens at community seminar
Representatives from the South Brisbane Police District’s Police Liaison Unit had the privilege of addressing the well respected members of the Indian Senior Citizens Association of Brisbane at a recent forum at the Runcorn Heights State High School.
Topics of the presentation included identifying and contacting police, personal safety, suspect identification, home and vehicle safety, traffic accident management and fraud and scam awareness.
Community groups such as the Indian Senior Citizens Association of Brisbane regularly encourage their members to attend such sessions to better understand how things work across this great State.
In the words of the the Russian playwright Anton Chekhov “Wisdom.. comes not from age, but from education and learning”. If your community would like to receive a free seminar by our Police Liaison family, simply send your request via email to the particular Police Liaison Officer or the South Brisbane District Cross Cultural Liaison Officer Sergeant Jim Bellos at