Police are continuing to investigate the armed robbery of an East Brisbane hotel last night.
Around 11.30pm, two armed men entered the bar area from Didsbury Street armed with a firearm and a machete.
One of them threatened two employees behind the bar, demanding the woman fill up a bag with money from the till.
In the meantime, the second offender, armed with a machete, ushered three patrons inside from the designated smoking area and instructed them to lay on the floor.
A fourth patron then emerged from the gaming area and struck the second offender over the head with a stool, causing him to fall.
The first offender then dropped the bag of cash and then two men fled the scene with a small sum of cash.
No staff or patrons were physically injured during the incident.
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Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Armed Robberies, South Brisbane
Police are investigating a series of armed robberies across South Brisbane yesterday which are believed to be linked.
Around 5pm two boys aged 15 and 16 were sitting at a bus stop on Honeysuckle Way in Calamvale when a four-wheel-drive containing three men approached them.
The men demanded their possessions, and when the boys refused the driver produced a hand gun and threatened them.
The teenagers fled the scene, leaving their possessions behind which the men retrieved.
The driver of the vehicle is described as between 20 and 30-years-old with tanned skin, a slim build and black collar-length hair.
The front passenger is described as being a similar age with a shaved head, tanned skin, a muscular build and around 171cm tall.
Around 9pm the same vehicle is believed to have been involved in the armed robbery of a fast food store at Manly West.
Preliminary inquiries indicate two men entered the store on Burnett Street, one
White Ribbon Day supported at the Ashes
This year White Ribbon Day on Saturday, November 25 was supported at the Gabba during the Ashes Test. With thanks to Cricket Australia and Brendan Wild from Queensland Cricket, we were able to promote the need for our community to be strong and to speak up against domestic and family violence.
We had all police staff at the venue wearing white ribbons for the day and we are claiming the biggest White Ribbon activation in Australia on the day with a full house.
Thanks to Cricket Australia, a series of community messages were displayed on the massive Gabba scoreboards. A big thanks also to Michael Clarke and Michael Slater from the Cricket Show who wore the white ribbons and acknowledged the importance of the event.
Support White Ribbon over Coffee with a Cop, Carina
Please join your local police for Coffee with a Cop to support White Ribbon’s campaign to stop men’s violence against women.
When:
Wednesday, November 29 from 9am to 11am
Where:
Chris’ Juice and Coffee Bar, 881 Old Cleveland Road, Carina
You can support White Ribbon by wearing a white ribbon or wristband – they show the world that you oppose men’s violence against women. They are also a great way to start the conversation with your friends, family and colleagues. Together we can encourage all men across Australia to take this oath and live by its values everyday.
If you are experiencing violence or suspect someone else is, please contact 1800 RESPECT for advice and support. In an emergency, call police on Triple Zero (000)
To support the work of White Ribbon Australia in the prevention of men’s violence against women please visit www.whiteribbon.org.au/donate
National Domestic Violence Order Scheme introduced to better protect victims
On November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – a National Domestic Violence Order Scheme was introduced to increase protection for victims of domestic and family violence across Australian borders.
Over the past 18 months police, courts and justice agencies throughout Australia have been working collaboratively to operationalise this legalisation change which will see domestic violence order perpetrators held accountable for their actions nationwide.
As of November 25, any domestic violence order issued in any Australian state or territory will be automatically recognised and enforceable nationwide. Individuals no longer need to register a domestic violence order in another state or territory for it to be enforceable.
Commissioner Ian Stewart said the scheme is a significant milestone in protecting and empowering victims and their families from domestic violence.
“The Queensland Police Service plays a critical role in responding to domestic and family violence. There is not a more important
Dangerous driving charge, Springfield
Police have charged a man following an incident in which a vehicle allegedly evaded police and drove dangerously in Springfield overnight.
At 11:45pm before midnight officers observed a car with stolen number plates being driven along Beaudesert Road at Acacia Ridge.
Polair tracked the vehicle and allegedly observed it being driven at high speeds and running red lights.
Officers successfully deployed tyre deflation devices at the intersection of Springfield Greenbank Arterial and Grande Avenue at Springfield Lakes, deflating all four tyres.
The utility continued to drive through Springfield, onto the Centenary Highway and then the Logan Motorway, being followed by police crews.
The vehicle then exited off the Logan Motorway onto the Mount Lindsay Highway where it turned onto Browns Plains Road where officers brought the car to a stop and took the driver into custody at 12:20am.
An 18-year-old Creastmead man has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle as
60 Seconds Project – have you entered yet?
North Brisbane District 60 seconds project is off and running. Entries are now being accepted. Have you gotten yours in yet?
We want to know how domestic and family violence makes you feel?
We want to know how we can make a difference?
And… we want you to win some amazing prizes including Apple iPhone 8 (or gift card to the value of for team entries), Apple iPhone 7 (or gift card to the value of for team entries) and an Apple Gift card.
To download the compulsory consent form, including details on how to submit your entry click here.
Please forward any inquires to 60seconds.project@police.qld.gov.au.
The promotion will close on Monday December 18.
Update: Shooting incident, Woolloongabba
Police have charged a 23-year-old man following investigations into a shooting incident at a residence in Woolloongabba on October 31.
It will be alleged that just before 1am, a number of people attended a house on Heaslop Street and became involved in an argument with a male resident.
During the argument, a firearm was discharged and the male resident sustained an injury to his leg.
A 27-year-old man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with a serious injury.
A 23-year-old man from Underwood has been charged with one count each of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, enter dwelling with intent, and assault occasioning bodily harm.
He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this afternoon.
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You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity
Armed robbery charges, Mount Gravatt East
Detectives from Upper Mount Gravatt CIB have charged a 20-year-old Wynnum West man with a number of offences including robbery with violence, attempted robbery, stealing and fraud.
It will be alleged that at about 7.08am on November 18 the man attempted to rob a taxi driver in Canterbury Street, Mt Gravatt East. After exiting the cab it will be alleged the man approached the driver’s side window of the cab to speak with the driver. The man demanded the driver give him money and has then punched the driver in the face. The man did not obtain any money and fled on foot.
Later on the same morning at about 9am it is alleged the same man called another taxi to attend an address in View Street, Mount Gravatt. It will be alleged that whilst in the taxi the man has demanded money from the driver whilst assaulting him. No money was
Coffee with a cop supporting White Ribbon, Eight Mile Plains
Please join your local police for a Coffee with Cop to support White Ribbon’s campaign to stop men’s violence against women.
Coffee with a Cop is a chance for community members to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know local police officers.
When:
Tuesday, November 28 from 9am to 11am
Where:
The Espresso Hut, 7c/218 Padstow Road, Eight Mile Plains
This event supports the critical work White Ribbon Australia do in the prevention of men’s violence against women. You can take the oath online to help stop men’s violence against women on the White Ribbon website here.
If you are experiencing violence or suspect someone else is, please contact 1800 RESPECT for advice and support. In an emergency, call police on Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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