Police have charged a man with a number of offences after he allegedly evaded police in Herston last night.
Police will allege a red Holden Commodore collided head-on with a white Holden Malibu sedan that was travelling east along Herston Road after failing to stop for police.
The teenage driver of the Commodore was arrested at the scene.
Police will further allege he returned a positive roadside drug test with a further sample of the man’s saliva having been sent away for analysis.
The driver of the Commodore, a 19-year-old Holland Park man, was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, fail to stop motor vehicle, drive unregistered motor vehicle, possess utensils, fail to stop at a line before entering intersection and drive across continuous white edge line.
He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 21.
The driver of the Malibu
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Appeal: Attempted murder charge upgraded, Capalaba
Police have released the below images of a 33-year-old man and 44-year-old woman (pictured below) who may be able to assist with the investigation into the murder of a 65-year-old man on September 1.
It will be alleged that on September 1, the man had petrol poured on him before being set alight.
Yesterday (September 4), police charged a 34-year-old Kooralbyn man with his murder.
Police are appealing for anyone who may know the whereabouts of the pair to contact them.
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.
Update: Attempted murder charge upgraded, Capalaba
A man has had his charge upgraded following the death of a 65-year-old man, who was allegedly set on fire at Capalaba on September 1.
Police will allege a 34-year-old man poured an accelerant on a 65-year-old man, who was asleep in bed at a Teesdale Road residence.
The man ran from the residence, with the flames extinguished by members of the public before emergency services arrived.
The man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition however passed away this afternoon.
A 34-year-old Kooralbyn man has had his charge of attempted murder upgraded to murder and is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow, September 5.
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
Armed robbery, Runcorn
Detectives have released vision of a man who may be able to assist with inquires in relation to the armed robbery of a convenience store at Runcorn today.
Around 10.15am a man entered the Condamine Street store and threatened a female staff member with a knife, demanding cash.
The staff member complied and the man was last seen walking towards Crompton Road.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, medium build, wearing a black jumper and black long pants.
Anyone who has relevant dashcam vision or any further information is urged to contact police.
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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, Fairfield
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a residence in Fairfield this morning.
Initial investigations indicate at 10.15am, a woman left her Wilkins Street West home, leaving a male gardener working in the yard.
A short time later, the gardener heard noises coming from the house and observed a man inside.
The gardener approached the man, who produced a screwdriver and made threats before leaving the scene with a laptop and iPad.
He was last seen in a Holden Commodore being driven by a female.
No-one was physically injured.
The man is described as being Caucasian in appearance and aged in his 20s.
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.
Deprivation of liberty and assault, Upper Mount Gravatt
Police have charged a man following an incident at Upper Mount Gravatt yesterday evening where a woman was allegedly assaulted.
It alleged around 5.50pm, a man entered a dwelling on Dawson Road and assaulted a female resident causing scratches to her face whilst he held her against her will.
The woman managed to run to another room where she locked the door and called police.
It is further alleged that prior to leaving the address, the man took the woman’s mobile phone.
A short time later the man was taken into police custody and charged with one count each of enter dwelling with intent, deprivation of liberty, assault occasioning bodily harm and robbery.
The 47-year-old Wishart man is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday September 4.
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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Armed robberies, Sunnybank
Police are investigating two armed robberies in Sunnybank last night that are believed to be linked.
Shortly before 7pm, a 16-year-old boy was walking on Dixon Street when he was grabbed from behind, knocked to the ground and a number of personal items stolen.
The victim was unable to describe the offenders who fled on foot.
A short time later, a 28-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were sitting in Yimbum Park off McCullough Street when they were approached by four males and two females.
One of the male offenders produced a knife and threatened the pair, demanding their wallets and mobile phones before fleeing with the items.
No one was injured during this incident.
Investigations are continuing.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have any information in relation to these incidents to contact them.
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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Attempted armed robbery, South Brisbane
Three girls are in custody after they allegedly attempted to rob two others at the Cultural Centre in South Brisbane this morning.
Around 9.35am, three girls approached a 13-year-old girl and a 17-year-old woman – both from Moorooka – in the grassed common area above the Queensland State Art Gallery and allegedly threatened to hurt them if they didn’t hand over their money.
The victims said they had no money on them, and one took out their phone to call police.
It was then that one of the girls allegedly produced a box cutter with the blade extended before all three ran off.
They were located about an hour later on Cordelia Street.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
The girls, two aged 14 and the other 11, are assisting police with their enquiries.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form
Serious traffic crash, Lytton
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious two truck crash near the Port of Brisbane at Lytton last night.
Around 9.20pm, police and other emergency services responded to reports of a crash between a semi-trailer and B-double on Port Drive.
One of the truck drivers, a 58-year-old man, sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
The second driver was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Port Road near the Port of Brisbane Motorway off ramp was closed for a number of hours.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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 charge, Capalaba
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was allegedly set on fire at Capalaba earlier today, sustaining life threatening injuries.
Around 9am, it will be alleged the 34-year-old man poured an accelerant on a 65-year-old man, who was asleep in bed at a Teesdale Road residence.
The man ran from the residence with the flames extinguished by members of the public before emergency services arrived.
He remains in a critical condition in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
A 34-year-old Kooralbyn man has been charged with one count of attempted murder 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.