Police have released vision and a photo as part of an appeal for public assistance as investigations continue into a series of armed robberies in the Brisbane region.
Detectives as part of Operation Quebec Point believe the man (pictured) may be able to assist with inquiries into the following armed robberies which are linked:
• At 11.30pm on November 27, two armed men entered the bar area of a Didsbury Street hotel in East Brisbane with a firearm and a machete. One man threatened two employees while the second man ushered three patrons inside from the smoking area and instructed them to lay on the floor. A patron struck one of the men over the head with a stool before the two fled the scene with a sum of cash.
• At 2am on December 4, two men armed with firearms entered an Orange Grove Road hotel in Salisbury and demanded money from
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Ross Greenwood joins the R U in Control? campaign
Business and finance expert Ross Greenwood joins our R U in Control? campaign to help stop fraudsters targeting Australians.
Whether it be a cold call investment, identity or romance scam, the scammers are getting better. They are targeting Queenslanders daily and it’s costing the community, both financially and emotionally.
But you’re not alone. We are here to help. Let’s take the control back and find the easy steps we can all take to stop and prevent financial and cyber crime.
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For more information visit the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch page and the QPS R U in Control? site.
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.
Come along to ‘Dogs on Patrol’, Cannon Hill
Neighbourhood Watch are holding a Dogs on Patrol event at Bill Cash Memorial Park, Cannon Hill on Sunday, March 25.
Come along and meet local police and Neighbourhood Watch members.
There will be a coffee van, sausage sizzle, live music and plenty of dog related displays and shows.
If you want to learn how you can help police and keep your neighbourhood safe, come along and find out.
Event flyer and more information available here.
Become a Volunteer in Policing
Are you proud of the community in which you live and want to contribute to reducing crime and enhancing community safety?
If you answered yes, then being a ‘Volunteer in Policing’ (ViP) may be the role for you!
ViPs are community members who volunteer each week at local police stations, assisting police with the distribution of crime alert notices through letter box drops, providing crime prevention advice, conducting security audits, conducting presentations to community groups on behalf of police and liaising with businesses and victims of crime.
We are seeking volunteers who are interested in working in a team environment, helping their local community and can work from the Camp Hill area.
ViP applications are available by visiting https://www.police.qld.gov.au/join/vip/Join-the-Program.htm
To be considered, completed applications must be submitted either by mail or email no later than close of business Friday, March 2.
Email submissions:
DCPC.sthbrisbane@police.qld.gov.au
Postal submissions:
Riverside Patrol Group
Attn: Crime Prevention Coordinator Acting Sergeant Duncan
2132 Logan Road
UPPER MT GRAVATT QLD 4122
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Sudden death, Oxley
Police are investigating the sudden death of a 65-year-old man in Oxley yesterday afternoon.
At around 4pm, the man’s body was located at an Ellen Street residence by a 38-year-old man who also resides at the dwelling.
The cause of death is yet to be determined and police are awaiting the results of a post-mortem.
There is no further information available at this time.
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.
Update: Stealing with violence, Highgate Hill
Police investigating an alleged assault at a convenience store in Highgate Hill on February 9 have charged a man.
It will be alleged at 1:45pm a man entered the business on Gladstone Road and attempted to leave the store after hiding a drink in his pants.
Police will further allege when challenged by a staff member the man assaulted the staff member, striking him a number of times in the face before fleeing the store.
The male staff member was transported to the Mater Hospital for treatment of facial injuries.
Investigators have charged a 25-year-old man with one count of robbery with violence.
He has been remanded in custody and is next due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on February 12.
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
Crime wrap, South Brisbane
Attempted robbery charges: Officers from Morningside have charged a 14-year-old Acacia Ridge girl and a 13-year-old girl from South Ripley with the attempted robbery of a 22-year-old woman in Cordelia Street, South Brisbane on February 6. Investigations are continuing.
Stealing offences: A 27-year-old Inala man has been charged with stealing offences from businesses along the Moorooka Magic Mile. He will appear at the Richlands Magistrates Court on March 5.
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.
Fatal traffic crash, Upper Mount Gravatt
A 54-year-old man has died following a two vehicle crash at Upper Mount Gravatt this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate that around 2.30pm, a motorcycle and vehicle collided at the intersection of Dawson Road and Newnham Road.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 54-year-old man from Wishart, died at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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.
Discharge of firearm, Dunwich
A man has been charged following investigations into the discharge of a firearm into a house in Dunwich last night.
At 7.50pm, it will be alleged that police attended an East Coast Road residence where a firearm has been discharged once into dwelling.
A 27-year-old man was home at the time and suffered minor cuts and abrasions to his back.
A man was arrested a short time later in bushland near the residence.
A 45-year-old man is expected to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court this morning charged with one count each of assault occasioning bodily harm, unlawful discharge of a firearm in public, unlawful possession, wilful damage and production of a dangerous drug.
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
Super Blood Moon in support of our super ViPs fighting scammers
Unlike last week’s super blood moon, scammers don’t come around once every 30 or so years; they are online, on the phone and well, pretty much everywhere.
So in honour of the Super Blood Moon last week, I offer you a sneak viewing of the government’s scam information pack. For full effect (or any effect really) you will need to play the Star Wars soundtrack at the same time (not supplied).
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Our team of ViPs have an infinity supply of ‘The Little Black Book of Scams’ which can offer a wealth of information about scams. The book is an important tool for consumers and small businesses to learn about scams including:
the most common scams to watch out for
the different ways scammers can contact you
the tools scammers use to trick you
the warning signs
how to protect yourself, and
where you can find help.
We can moon-beam the book to you, or even hand it to you in