Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Police are investigating a series of incidents in Oxley this afternoon which has resulted in a man being shot by police.
At 2pm, police responded to a traffic crash along Oxley Station Road. One of the drivers left the scene on foot, allegedly armed with a knife.
Police responded quickly and sighted the armed man, who ran towards police with the knife before being shot.
Police rendered first aid immediately and the man has now been transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have CCTV of the area to please contact them.
The matter will be subject to investigations by Ethical Standards Command with oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
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

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Police encourage you to be on the look out for any suspicious persons or vehicles loitering in your area and to always report this information to police with descriptions.
Click here to find out how to give a good description.
Police are asking all residents to be vigilant about their home security.
Click here to find a home security audit for yourself.
Below is the crime wrap that covers the break-in offences in the South Brisbane district between March 25 to April 7.
If you have any information or CCTV footage that may assist police with the investigations, please contact Policelink and quote the below reference number.

Police reference
Offence
Offence times
Address
Entry method
Property stolen

QP2000659300
Burglary with breaking
Between March 31, 4pm – April 1, 7am
Lambton Street, Annerley
Unknown
Cash, laptop, jewellery, purse and DSL camera

QP2000685507
Burglary with breaking
Between April 4, 11.45pm – April 5, 11am
Grant Street, Balmoral
Attempted to gain entry by attacking the screen door but failed to open the locked wooden door
Nil

QP2000687836
Burglary

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Detectives investigating a dispute between the drivers of two vehicles in Capalaba on Monday, April 6 have charged a man.
Around 4pm a 71-year-old man drove his gunmetal grey VW Amarok dual cab ute to the intersection of Redland Bay Road and Neuman Road.
It is alleged the occupants of a white Kia Cerato, a man and woman, exited their vehicle and approached him.
A verbal exchange occurred between the elderly man and the woman as he sat in his vehicle, before the man allegedly punched him a number of times through the driver’s side window.
The 28-year-old Mitchelton man was arrested and charged with serious assault of a person over 60.
He is due to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court on April 30.

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A man has been fatally shot by police after officers were called to a disturbance at Sunnybank Hills overnight.
Around 9pm, police responded to reports of a disturbance involving a man pouring fuel over himself and a house on Wynne Street. The man left the area prior to arrival of police.
Officers located the man in a carpark on McCullough Street at Sunnybank just after 10pm.
The 43-year-old man allegedly set himself on fire and ran towards police and an officer shot him.
Police extinguished the man and rendered first aid immediately, however he died a short time later.
A crime scene has been declared as an investigation by the Ethical Standards Command continues on behalf of the Coroner. The investigation is subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Investigations into the reported disturbance at the Wynne Street residence continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131

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Police are seeking witnesses to a dispute between the drivers of two vehicles in Capalaba this afternoon which resulted in an elderly man being allegedly assaulted.
At around 4pm a 71-year-old man drove his gunmetal grey VW Amarok dual cab ute to the intersection of Redland Bay Road and Neuman Road.
It is then alleged that the occupants of a white Kia Cerato, a man and woman, exited their vehicle and approached him.
A verbal exchange occurred between the elderly man and the woman as he sat in his vehicle, before her male companion allegedly punched him a number of times through the driver’s side window.
Police were called to the scene where the located the 71-year-old man with obvious facial injuries.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses to the altercation, or anyone who may have dashcam from the time of the incident to come forward.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131

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A 35-year-old constable from Brisbane Region who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service will now return to operational duties.
The officer was stood down on April 9, 2019 in relation to inappropriate access to confidential Queensland Police Service information. This matter has now been finalised with the officer receiving a disciplinary sanction.
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

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Queensland police were left disappointed and frustrated after issuing 58 COVID-19 infringement notices at a large car rally in Rochedale last night (Saturday, April 5) with State Disaster Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski saying such blatant disregard puts all Queenslanders at risk.
The $1,334 infringement notices for failing to comply with a COVID-19 direction issued by the Chief Health Officer (CHO) were issued to drivers and passengers, males and females, aged between 17 and 30.
Around 10pm police were alerted to a gathering at Brickworks Place involving approximately 150 cars and a large number of people congregated in a warehouse carpark.
Multiple police units responded with many of the cars attempting to flee the area, with some driving across grassland and becoming bogged in the process.
Deputy Commissioner Gollschewski, the State Disaster Coordinator said an integral part of the Queensland Police Service response to the COVID-19 pandemic is to improve the safety of Queenslanders

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Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man at Acacia Ridge this morning.
Shortly after 5am officers from Acacia Ridge and Centenary detectives responded to reports of an electrocution at an empty Peterkin Street industrial premises.
Upon arrival, a 54-year-old Calamvale man was found unresponsive near an electrical junction-box and pronounced deceased.
A 42-year-old Calamvale man also located at the property was spoken to and assisted police.
The man has been charged with one count of enter premise and commit, stealing, and one count of possessing implements of house breaking.
He has been bailed to appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court on July 24.
Centenary police would like to remind members of the community about the dangers in relation to unauthorised electrical work, and the theft of wire is an extremely dangerous activity.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the

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Further restrictions are being put in place for state border control on the Gold Coast to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
From 12.01am Friday April 3, 2020 anyone who is not a Queensland resident or considered exempt from the restrictions will not be able to enter the state.
Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler said unless you are a Queensland resident or have an exemption such as you work here or are required to travel for medical reasons, or are involved in freight transportation, you will be refused entry.
“These strict measures are about safe guarding Queensland and minimising the spread of the virus,” Chief Superintendent Wheeler said.
“Community members should avoid all non-essential cross border travel.”
Water barriers and police check points will be put in place and operating at Coolangatta from 12.01am on Friday April 2, 2020 to further control the movement between Queensland and New South Wales.
Closures with water barriers will now be

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With the current social distancing and isolation requirements, most residential areas have more people at home than usual.
While you are home, please continue to ensure that your doors and windows are locked and garage doors are closed and secured.
Police have seen a continuation of break and enters into homes and secure car parking areas in multi-residential buildings.
Simple security measures like the ones below can help in reducing further break and enters. Make sure:

Security doors are in good working order with triple locks and finger guards installed
Doors are locked with a key even if you are home
Main doors are solid and patio bolts installed on sliding doors
Windows have key operated locks. Always ensure you have good airflow
Keep valuables out of sight including car keys, house keys, mobile phones, handbags and wallets
Bikes, lawn mowers and garden implements such as ladders are locked away. Always keep your garage or shed door closed and

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