Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Officers from across the QPS have shown their support for this year’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month by spreading an important message with the Queensland community to stop the scourge of domestic and family violence across the state.
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home, but sadly, every day police officers across Queensland respond to emergency situations involving domestic violence.
Tragically, 15 people were killed in 2019 as a result of domestic violence. That is 15 people too many.
The theme for this year’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is Not Now. Not Ever. Together. which is why we are urging everyone to recognise the signs of domestic violence, to reach out and speak up.

When discussing this month-long event, Commissioner Katarina Carroll said Domestic and Family was a significant issue, both within the QPS and beyond.
“We [the QPS] are heavily invested

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Police are investigating a fire at a house in Sunnybank overnight.
Around 12.30am, emergency services were called to a fire at a vacant house on Beenleigh Road.
Police have declared a crime scene while investigations continue.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time or has dashcam 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.

Quote this reference number: QP2000945495 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Two men have been charged after a series of fraud complaints  relating to line dancing events.
As a result of information from a member of the public through Crime Stoppers, police attended a Kings Beach unit yesterday and located two men.
It will be alleged the men committed fraud offences by organising holidays via a line dancing travel company.
The holidays included group trips overseas and domestically including line dancing festivals, balls and cruises. After money was paid, the holiday was cancelled with no refunds provided.
Police initially received 75 complaints for a fraud value of $144, 000 from members of the public across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.
A further 127 complaints with a fraud value of $178,000 were received after an appeal for information in April 2019. Police believe there may be more scam victims and continue to appeal for any victims to contact police.
A 38-year-old Kings Beach man and

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Police have released vision of a motorbike rider who may be able to assist after a serious traffic crash at Coopers Plains yesterday evening.
Just before 6pm a blue Nissan 200SX was travelling west along Boundary Road, when the driver lost control of the car and collided with a power pole.
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are concerned for the motorcyclist’s welfare who was seen in the area around the same time and are urging them to contact police.
The 37-year-old driver of the 200SX from Rochedale South is recovering from critical injuries in the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Again, if anyone has any further vision which may assist in the investigation, they too are encouraged to come forward.
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.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community

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Police have charged a boy and a girl over an alleged robbery at Sunnybank on Sunday, May 3.
The incident occurred at approximately 11.10pm at Altandi Railway Station.
A 12-year-old girl allegedly forcibly removed another woman’s jumper before giving it to one of two teenage boys in the vicinity of the station.
The trio then fled from the scene and police were called shortly after.
A 12-year-old girl from Wavell Heights and a 15-year-old boy from Oxenford have been charged with one count of child under 18 robbery in company with personal violence.
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.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: QP2000915646 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a car crashed at Coopers Plains this afternoon.
At 5:50pm, a blue Nissan 200SX was travelling in a westerly direction on Boundary Road, when the driver lost control, resulting in the Nissan colliding with a power pole.
The driver, a 37-year-old Rochedale South man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.

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A 43-year-old constable from Brisbane Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and has been tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer has been issued with a Notice to Appear for stealing whilst off duty.
In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the public when an officer faces serious allegations of misconduct.
This does not mean the allegations against the officer have been substantiated.
Information about the Queensland Police Service Integrity framework can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/corporatedocs/reportsPublications/other/Documents/QPS-ESC-Integrity-Framework.pdf
Information about compliments and complaints can be found at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/online/ComplimentsandComplaints.htm

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 from Holland Park Police Station have recently responded to an increase in burglaries and vehicle related offences in the Mansfield area.
Police have increased their mobile patrol in the area and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities or persons, even if it seems trivial.
If police are not aware of your concerns, we cannot prevent further escalation of offences.
If a crime is happening now, or you are in danger, call police on Triple Zero (000).
Click here to find out how to give a good description of a suspicious person or vehicle.
Police also encourage residents to implement home and vehicle security measures even when you are at home and the vehicle is parked in the driveway.
For information on vehicle and home security, see below:

Changing perspectives on property crime – home security

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at

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A 40-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash at Arana Hills on Wednesday, March 18.
At 7.15pm, emergency services were called to Napean Avenue following reports a man was lying on the roadway.
Initial information suggests the man lost control of an electric skateboard before falling and hitting his head.
The 40-year-old man was treated for injuries at the scene before being transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital where he died on March 19.
The Forensic Crash Unit will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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A 58-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash at Eight Mile Plains on Saturday, April 4.
Around 7:30pm, police were conducting routine patrols on Warrigal Road when they noticed a black Harley Davidson tricycle laying on a footpath.
When they approached the tricycle, officers noticed a man laying unresponsive underneath.
Officers rendered first aid to the man immediately before paramedics transported the 58-year-old man to the Princess Alexandra hospital where he died on April 8.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage, is urged to contact police.

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