After illustrious careers with the Queensland Police Service, Police Dog Astro and Police Dog Quinn hang up their harnesses and prepare to live out their retirement in style.
The three amigos: PD Astro at the back left with replacement PD Drago on the right) and PD Chief at front left)
At six years old, PD Astro has served the Brisbane Dog Squad and most recently, the Mackay Dog Squad as a general purpose dog for over four years.
His mother was breeding dog Uma and his father is PD Stinger who is now with the Northern Territory police.
PD Astro is known for his high level of tracking ability. He has located many offenders throughout his career and is responsible for the apprehension of numerous violent offenders. Trained as a tactical dog, he was deployed to Cairns and Brisbane to provide security for G20 delegates. He was in the inner cordon when President Obama
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Police warn tradies to lock up their tools following recent increase in thefts – South Brisbane and Logan districts
Police are warning tradies to secure their tools and equipment after intel assessments of recent stealing offences in the South Brisbane and Logan districts identified a spike in the theft of tools from trade vehicles.
Detective Inspector Owen Elloy, East Crime Group, South Brisbane District said there has been a recent increase in tools stolen from trade vehicles parked in driveways and on the streets.
“It is evident from the information we have that tradies are being targeted with thieves breaking into their utes and vans and stealing hundreds of dollars worth of tools.
“Unfortunately, tools are easily re-sold and have a good re-sale value, making them valuable items for thieves,’ Inspector Elloy said.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, December 5, thieves stole tools from vehicles parked in Aquila Street (x2), Hayman Road and Melrose Court at Redland Bay. The equipment stolen included a compressor, jackhammers, drills and various tradie tools.
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Robbery, Acacia Ridge
Police are investigating after a man was robbed in Acacia Ridge on Monday night.
Around 10.10pm a man was walking on Mortimer Road when he has been threatened by a man armed with a pistol. The armed man demanded his wallet and then hit him on the forehead with the pistol and grabbed his wallet from his pocket.
The man removed a sum of cash before fleeing.
The man is described as Caucasian, of skinny build and 165-170cm tall.
Anyone who has further information or was in the area at the time with dashcam vision is urged to contact police.
Skateboard incident, Corinda
Forensic Crash Unit officers are seeking witnesses or anyone who has further information in relation to skate boarder incident at Corinda this afternoon.
Around 4.15pm the man was headed south, downhill, on Clara Street when he has fallen off his skate board. The exact details of how he came off are unknown however it is not considered he was struck by a car.
He was located by other motorist’s unconscious on the roadway.
A 19-year-old man remains at the Princess Alexandria Hospital in a serious condition.
Anyone who saw the incident or has dash cam vision is urged to contact police.
Arrest following investigation into SE Queensland organised crime drug syndicate
Detectives from State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Gangs Group, investigating a syndicate involved in the alleged trafficking of cocaine in the south east, have arrested a 31-year-old man charging him with multiple offences, including extortion, and drug and weapons offences.
Operation Oscar Pompeii is a protracted investigation which commenced in August 2016, focusing on the alleged trafficking of illicit drugs primarily into the Gold Coast and South Brisbane areas.
The operation has focused on a middle eastern organised crime network who has allegedly regularly used violence associated with their drug trafficking. It is alleged the 31-year-old is a significant figure in this network and his arrest will have an impact on their operations and activities.
Detective Superintendent Roger Lowe, Commander of the Organised Crime Gangs Group said this is a clear message to those involved in the network, no-one is untouchable.
“We will continue to pursue those causing harm to the community through drug selling,
Historical sex offences, Brisbane
Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Unit, State Crime Command have charged a 71-year-old man with historical sex offences following a series of alleged incidents which occurred in the Brisbane area between 1981 and 1995.
A 71-year-old man is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (Monday, December 4) charged with seven counts of indecent treatment of boys under 17 years, four counts of carnal knowledge, eight counts of unlawful anal intercourse, three counts of deprivation of liberty, five counts indecent assault on males, four counts of indecent assault, two counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, two counts of indecent treatment of children under 16, three counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of procure act of gross indecency without consent.
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
Armed robbery, Salisbury
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel in Salisbury early this morning.
Just after 2am two men armed with firearms entered the business on Orange Grove Road and demanded money from staff.
Staff complied with the men’s demands, handing over a sum of cash before the pair fled the scene on foot.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
The men are described as Caucasian in appearance and dressed in dark clothes with one man approximately 153cm tall and the other man approximately 188cm tall.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crimes Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
Theft of poor Ben and Jerry, Point Lookout
Dunwich Police require assistance identify a man who may be able to assist with their ice cream theft and wilful damage investigations.
On October 6 a man walked into the reception area of a pub at Point Lookout and allegedly stole two tubs of Ben and Jerry ice cream from a locked freezer.
The man has used brute strength to bend the locking mechanism of the Ben and Jerry’s freezer causing it to open.
When walking away with the goods, the man did not close the fridge properly resulting in approximately $1,000 of ruined icecream goodness.
Although the man left some coins on the counter to pay for the ice cream, we all know Ben and Jerry’s are worth their weight in gold and the coins did not cover the cost of the stolen tubs.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, solid build, with short brown hair. The man has very distinctive features including
Chemicals stolen, Salisbury
Police are investigating a break and enter that occurred at a Salisbury business between Thursday, November 23 and the early morning hours of Friday, November 24.
It will be alleged that unknown offender/s have cut mesh on a window to gain entry to the business. After gaining entry the unknown offender/s have cut a padlock to a shipping container and stolen barrels of various chemicals spilling some of the chemicals in the process.
The chemicals stolen have the potential to cause burns to the skin. It is likely that the offender in this instance may have sustained burns as a result of the spillage.
Police are seeking information from anyone who has knowledge of this matter.
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
Recognising Tom’s 15 years of volunteering
On Wednesday, November 22, Tom Searles was recognised for his dedication to volunteering in the police service.
Tom has been volunteering his time for the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for fifteen years and was presented with a plaque for his continued support of the QPS and the community over a coffee with his fellow volunteers.
We are very grateful for the continued dedication and support of all volunteers who give up their valuable time to help out in the community.