South Brisbane District detectives have charged three men after closing down a car stealing syndicate operating out of Acacia Ridge.
Officers were tracking a stolen vehicle which led them to an industrial site on Bradman Street on Tuesday, October 10.
It will be alleged the vehicle was located amongst 100 other cars at the premises.
Police subsequently declared a crime scene with officers searching all vehicles on site.
Eleven cars were located which had been allegedly stolen this year from locations in Maroochydore, Rothwell, Chandler, Tivoli, Kuraby, Slacks Creek, Underwood and Gaven.
Police also discovered two engines which had been allegedly stolen from Pimpama on August 3 and Shailer Park on September 29.
Three Underwood men aged 25, 30 and 32, are all scheduled to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on November 14.
The trio has each been charged with 11 counts of unlawful possession of a motor vehicle.
Centenary Crime Group Detective Inspector Craig Morrow said police
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Reminder Cops and Robbers parkrun this Saturday, October 14
A reminder to join Upper Mount Gravatt and Holland Park Police this Saturday October 14 for the Cops and Robbers parkrun.
The event is free and it is a great opportunity to meet your local police in an encouraging fun environment.
Where: Tillack Park, Blackberry Street near the corner of Dewdrop Street, Mansfield
When: Saturday, October 14
Time: 7 am (first timers be there 6.45 am)
Don’t forget to register here and bring a printed copy of your barcode.
Inspector Henderson says goodbye after 36 years!
After serving the people of Queensland for just under 36 years, Inspector Jo-Anne Henderson has decided to call it a day to be with those she holds most dear, her family. Inspector Henderson commenced her career with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) in 1980 as a Stenographer/Administrative Assistant at the Ipswich Police Station.
In 1988, Inspector Henderson took a short break from the QPS to undertake tertiary studies before returning in 1989 as an Administrative Assistant at Noosa Police Station.
On 23 July 1990, Inspector Henderson commenced at the Queensland Police Service Academy as a Probationary Constable and was sworn in as a Constable on 1 February 1991.
Inspector Henderson spent the first three years as a police officer on the Sunshine Coast where, in 1993, Inspector Henderson and her husband of 37 years, Peter, welcomed their daughter, Jessica. In 1994 the family moved to Brisbane after Inspector Henderson was promoted to Senior
Public safety warning – trap, Carindale
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate those responsible for setting a trap along a popular walking track in Carindale which has harmed a dog.
Between 3pm and 4pm on Monday, September 25 a man was walking his neighbour’s dog, a Cavalier King Charles named Louis (pronounced Louie) along a well-known track on Greendale Way.
The man was heading up the track toward a water tank when Louie became caught in the trap and sustained bruising and soft tissue damage to her paw, requiring veterinary treatment.
Police believe it is possible other traps may be around the area after officers were notified of the incident this morning.
Acting Senior Sergeant Brendan Jorgensen is encouraging anyone walking around the track to be aware of further traps, particularly around the large land parcel behind the unit complex where lots of children play.
“These traps can cause serious injury and would require immediate medical attention,” Acting
Attempted armed robbery, Cleveland
Police have released CCTV vision as they appeal for assistance to help identify a woman who may be able to assist with investigations into an attempted armed robbery in Cleveland on September 12.
At about 3pm on Bloomfield Street, a woman entered a business armed with a large knife and a syringe and demanded money from a 49-year-old female staff member.
The woman fled the scene a short time later empty-handed.
The woman is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall with light brown hair.
She was wearing a full length black cape and dark-coloured shoes.
No-one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Police are encouraging anyone who knows this woman or who has any info as to her whereabouts to contact Policelink on 131 444.
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Police officer dismissed, Road Policing Command
A 32-year-old Constable from Road Policing Command has been dismissed from the Queensland Police Service following the finalisation of an internal investigation.
The officer was convicted in the Roma District Court on November 24, 2016 on one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.
The court sentenced the officer to two years imprisonment, wholly suspended.
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.
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 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
Robbery, Annerley
Police are investigating a robbery incident that occurred at Annerley early this morning (October 9).
Initial investigations indicate at about 1.15am on Cracknell Road, a man has approached a parked vehicle and removed a backpack containing cash through the vehicle’s partially open window.
The male driver of the vehicle confronted the man, who fled the scene on a bicycle with the cash.
The driver of the vehicle located the man in Villa Street where a physical altercation commenced as he attempted to retrieve the money.
The man again fled the scene on the bicycle with the cash.
The driver of the vehicle received minor injuries only.
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.
Wounding, West End
Police are investigating a wounding incident that occurred at West End this evening.
At about 8pm at a licensed venue on Russell Street, a man became involved in an argument with three other men.
During the altercation, the man was struck in the face with a glass causing an injury to the man’s eye.
The three men fled the scene after the incident.
The man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.
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.
Armed robbery and impersonate police, Wakerley
Police are investigating after a man had his car stolen by an armed man in Wakerley early this morning.
Preliminary information suggests around 3.20am a 21-year-old man was driving home through Tingalpa when a light coloured sedan pulled up beside him at traffic lights.
The vehicle continued to follow the man as he drove to an address on Lexey Crescent and stopped in the driveway.
A male occupant of the unknown vehicle then activated a red and blue flashing light and approached the man, produced what appeared to be a handgun, and demanded his car keys.
The victim complied and fled down the street.
The man then left the scene in victim’s car, followed by the unknown vehicle.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30s with blonde thinning hair and was wearing dark-coloured clothing.
The stolen vehicle (pictured) is very distinctive and police are urging anyone who may have seen it to
Update & VISION: Police officer injured, Morningside
Police have charged three men in relation to an alleged dangerous operation of a motor vehicle incident that occurred yesterday at Morningside.
At about 10.30pm at the intersection of Wynnum and Junction roads, police attempted to intercept an allegedly stolen white Audi wagon using a tyre deflation device.
It will be further alleged the driver of the vehicle changed lanes and drove towards one of the police officers, hitting the officer before colliding with a power pole.
The officer sustained a broken right leg and was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
A 25-year-old Deception Bay man has been charged with attempted murder, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, fail to stop and two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday October 9.
A 29-year-old Redcliffe man, and a 29-year-old Margate man have both been charged with unlawful use of a