Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning at Mansfield.
Around 12.53am, police were called to a tavern on Luprena Street following reports of an armed robbery.
Initial information suggests that two men wearing face masks have broken into the business and then confronted two staff armed with a hammer.
They threatened staff and demanded money before fleeing the scene on foot with a large sum of cash.
No one was physically injured as a result.
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.
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Stolen property located, are you the rightful owner?
Lowood police are attempting to identify the owners of a number of jewellery items and an extensive coin collection.
Investigations have revealed that they may have been stolen from somewhere in South East Queensland, however police are unable to identify the rightful owner and are seeking your assistance.
These items were located along with a spear gun and a compound bow.
If you believe that you may be the owner of some or all of these items and are able to provide proof of ownership, please contact Policelink on 131 444 and quote police reference number QP1701886107.
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.
Information for those attending Stevie Nicks and The Pretenders concert at ‘A Day on the Green’
Below you’ll find important details for this Sunday’s Stevie Nicks and The Pretenders concert at ‘A Day on the Green’ at the Sirromet Winery.
Gates open at 3pm with The Pretenders performing at about 5.25pm and Stevie Nicks performing at about 7pm.
Road closures will be in place and members of the public are asked to be patient and adhere to detour signage and police and traffic controllers, particularly following the event.
There will be traffic disruption on Mt Cotton Road and minimal closure on Woodlands Drive, between Taylor Road and Mt Cotton Road.
Event organisers advise that the best mode of transport to and from the event is by charter bus. Brisbane bookings can be made here and Gold Coast bookings can be made by emailing bookings@con-x-ion.com.
All other drop-offs and pick-ups are at the main gate of Sirromet.
Further information can be found on the ‘A Day on the Green’ website here.
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Football match to see Imams play law enforcement members
The Queensland Police Service (QPS), Council of Imams Queensland (CIQ) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) invite the community to an Australian first football match between Imams and law enforcement officers to help celebrate the third anniversary of the Bosnian Islamic Centre.
When:
Sunday, November 12
Time:
10am to 2pm
Where:
Bosnian Islamic Centre, 2674 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains
This free public event will see QPS members join Islamic leaders and AFP officers in a ‘five a side’ round robin soccer tournament.
Game 1: QPS v CIQ
Game 2: AFP v QPS
Game 3: CIG v QFP
Collectable coins and memorabilia located, Calamvale
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find the owners of a collection of coins, memorabilia and cash believed to be worth a considerable sum of money.
Officers were conducting patrols on Beaudesert Road in Calamvale on October 27 when they intercepted a vehicle for the purpose of a drug search.
Police allegedly located Cannabis and drug utensils in the vehicle, while a subsequent search of the boot uncovered a substantial amount of money including Australian currency, collectable notes and phone cards, foreign currency and numerous memorabilia coins.
Investigators are appealing for the owner or anyone who may recognise the collections to contact police.
A 57-year-old Tarragindi woman has been issued with a notice to appear for possessing dangerous drugs and possessing property suspected of having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online
Fatal traffic crash, Wacol
A man has died after his vehicle crashed into a parked truck in Wacol early this morning.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 2am a car was travelling along Industrial Avenue when it collided with the back of a truck parked on the road.
The driver and sole occupant of the car, a 45-year-old man from Springfield, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
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.
Robbery with violence, Calamvale
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Calamvale this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate around 1pm, a man was walking along Beaudesert Road when he has been approached by two young men.
The 31-year-old man had an unknown substance sprayed into his face causing blurred vision.
The victim was able to grab one of the men as they attempted to flee when the second man stabbed him in the leg with what is believed to be a knife.
The two men then fled on foot with items belonging to the victim.
The victim received treatment in hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
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.
Attempted murder, McDowall
A man has been charged following an assault that occurred this afternoon at a property in McDowall.
Officers were called to an address on Lazenby Street just before 1pm following reports that a woman had been assaulted.
A 31-year-old woman was located at the scene with a number of suspected stab wounds and she was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition.
A man who was known to her has was taken into custody at the scene.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with one count of attempted murder.
He is expected to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on Monday, November 6.
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
Armed robbery, Stretton
Police are investigating following an armed robbery in Stretton overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate just after 8pm two men, one of whom was armed with a knife and the other who was armed with a wooden slat, forced their way into a Mildura Street house and demanded money from the occupants.
The occupants complied with their demands, handing over property before the pair fled the scene on foot.
The victims, a man, two women and a child, were not physically injured during the robbery.
The men are described as both being Caucasian in appearance, one aged in his late forties with a slim build and the other aged in his early forties with a medium build.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime 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.
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Saying Goodbye to Police Liaison Officer Aunt Rhonda
Police Liaison Officer Rhonda Reid has retired from South Brisbane District on October 27 after 22 years of service within the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and is the last Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Police Liaison Officer from the original group sworn in 1995.
Police Liaison Officers’ role is to assist in developing trust and understanding between members of the QPS and local communities, by developing engagement and liaison mechanisms with local indigenous and multicultural communities.
Aunt Rhonda has been exceptional in her role and maintaining professional relationships with local community leaders. She strove in the Indigenous Licensing Program to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to obtain their Learner Licence throughout Queensland as far as places in the North West, Far North and the Torres Strait Islands.
Aunt Rhonda is well received and respected by both members of the QPS and our community. It may be time to say goodbye but