Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Police are investigating after four properties were vandalised in South Brisbane across the weekend.
A woman who had been absent from her home business address on Park Road Saturday night, returned on Sunday to find swastika graffiti on her fence and business signage.
Two homes on Lochaber Street were also found to have swastika graffiti painted at the properties.
Just before midnight on Sunday, two windows of an O’Keefe Street, Woollongabba property were broken when rocks were thrown through them.
Officers are investigating whether the properties were directly targeted as all four had rainbow flags flying at the addresses.
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious behaviour in the area between the hours of midnight on Saturday, September 23 and midnight Sunday, September 24 is urged to contact police.
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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Police are asking people to be vigilant in the Teneriffe area after a dog ingested poison yesterday.
A woman attended the Fortitude Valley Police Station yesterday and reported to she had been walking in Teneriffe Park with her dog.
The dog appeared to have something in its mouth and the woman then pulled a half-eaten object from its mouth.
It is believed that the item was a rat poison tablet which had had peanut butter smeared on it.
The dog was taken to a vet for treatment and is recovering.
Anyone who has seen anything unusual or suspicious in the area is being urged to contact police.
You can also call the RSPCA Cruelty Complaints Hotline on 1300 852 188.
If you believe your animal has ingested any poison, you should seek veterinary treatment immediately.
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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There has been a recent increase in the theft of trailered vehicles in homes and storage yards in South Brisbane with areas around Moorooka the most affected. Vehicles targeted by offenders are mostly box trailers. The Officer in Charge of Moorooka Station encourages all trailer owners to review trailer security immediately. Effective security measures are the best criminal deterrent and can include;

Install a wheel locking device
Install a locking device over the ball connection of the trailer
Secure the trailer behind locked gates (where possible)

If you have an information in relation to the theft of trailers please contact your local police 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.
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

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This morning I had the pleasure of meeting around 30 local residents of the Wishart area at our meet and greet in the park.
I was assisted by the Mount Gravatt Patrol Group Inspector Pete Flori, two of our Volunteers in Policing and crews from the Upper Mount Gravatt Station.
We were able to provide them with information about home security, vehicle safety and personal safety. We were also able to  assist with inquiries about local issues including parking, speed limits and the use of park lands for illegal activities.
After a successful morning we are planning further meet and greets across the Upper Mount Gravatt police division.  Times and places will be advised via this blog.

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Police have today charged two men following the alleged theft of two defibrillators from a Carindale shopping centre earlier this month.
It will be alleged the lifesaving equipment was stolen from separate levels of the Carindale Street complex around 7.20pm on September 5.
Following a public appeal and the release of CCTV footage of the incident, an 18-year-old Salisbury man and a 22-year-old Parkinson man were both charged with one count of stealing.
They will appear in the Holland Park Magistrates Court next month.
One defibrillator has been recovered while detectives are making inquiries in relation to the outstanding unit.
Police would like to thank members of the community and the media for their assistance with our appeal for information.

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

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Detectives are investigating an incident overnight where shots were fired at a residence in Durack.
Initial investigations suggest just before 11pm a vehicle, believed to be a dark coloured Holden Commodore, has driven past a Duncombe Street address.
A firearm was discharged by a passenger inside the vehicle with six shots fired in the direction of the house.
On arrival police observed damage to the front fence and gate and damage to a front door of the house where a bullet had passed through.
At the time of the incident four people were inside the house but were unharmed.
Police established a crime scene and continue to investigate the incident.
Detectives are appealing for anyone in the area who witnessed the dark coloured Holden Commodore (possibly a Maloo version) or suspicious activity around the time of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444

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Detectives have charged a woman with arson following investigations into a unit fire at Coopers Plains yesterday.
Around 3.50pm police and emergency services were called to the Cromer Street address where a building was on fire.
Nearby units were evacuated as a precaution before the fire was extinguished a short time later.
The blaze caused extensive damage to the unit and several neighbouring properties.
A 26-year-old woman was arrested this morning and has been charged with one count each of arson and endangering property by fire.
She has been refused police bail and is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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.

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Police are searching for thieves who stole lifesaving first-aid equipment from a Carindale shopping centre earlier this month.
Two men stole two automatic defibrillators which were stationed on separate levels of the Carindale Street complex around 7.20pm on September 5.
The pair left the building with the devices (similar model pictured) and fled along Stanley Street.
Police have released CCTV depicting two men (pictured) who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The first man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early 20s with a thin build, long sandy blonde hair which was tied in a ponytail and was wearing a white long sleeved shirt, dark knee-length shorts and white shoes.
The second man is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early 20s with a thin build, long sandy blonde hair which was tied in a bun and was wearing a purple t-shirt with a wolf on the front,

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Commissioner Ian Stewart will be on hand at today’s Brisbane Pride rally and march to wave off the Queensland Police contingent.
Around 30 officers and staff will proudly march in their uniforms for the third year in a row, after the Commissioner made the historic decision to allow it in 2015.
Deputy Commissioner Peter Martin and Assistant Commissioner Mike Condon will march with the QPS contingent.
Commissioner Stewart said QPS officers and staff marching at Pride in uniform was fast becoming an important tradition for the Service.
“The sight of serving Queensland police officers marching in uniform with their LGBTI colleagues, friends and the wider community sends a powerful message that the QPS is an organisation that values diversity,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“QPS participating in the march also reinforces our commitment to the LGBTI community to keep them safe.
“I hope that our continued involvement in events like Pride will build on the important work that

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This morning I attended the Carindale PCYC with the Mt Gravatt Patrol Group Inspector, Acting Inspector Pete Flori and fellow patrol group Officers in Charge – Senior Sergeant Leonie Scott (Holland Park Station), Acting Senior Sergeant Brendan Jorgensen (Carina Station) and Acting Senior Sergeant Jon Kent (Moorooka Station).
The Carindale PCYC Manager David Beard outlined the numerous programs and activities they have available to members of the community.
Have you contacted your local PCYC about the programs and activities they are coordinating?
The Mount Gravatt Patrol Group has the benefit of two PCYCs – Carindale which is located on Narracott Street, Carina and Mt Gravatt PCYC which is on Klump Road, Upper Mt Gravatt.
Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in their excellent programs.
Mt Gravatt PCYC

Martial Arts
Circus
Fitness

Carindale PCYC

Gymnastics
Dance
Martial Arts
And the list goes on

Head to the Carindale / Mt Gravatt PCYC website for full timetable details

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