Crime alert: Break and enters, Wishart

Upper Mount Gravatt Police are currently investigating a number of break and enter offences in the Wishart area. These offences have occurred over the past week usually between 2pm and 11:15pm.
Police are reminding residents in the area to check over their home and vehicle security before going to bed and leaving the house.

Please consider the following tips:

Doors and windows are always locked;
Garage doors are always locked and secured;
Vehicles inside garages and locked and secured with all valuables removed including garage remote controls;
Internal doors providing access to living areas from the garage are locked and secured and if no lock consider installing a lock for added security;
Consider installing an alarm system;
Ensure the removal of keys from security doors;
Remove objects such as ladders and bins that may be used to gain access to higher levels; and
Report suspicious activity to police.

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Man to be charged following extradition from New South Wales

Detectives from Acacia Ridge Criminal Investigation Branch will seek to extradite a man from New South Wales today following investigations into the alleged kidnapping of a woman at Darra.
It is alleged that around 8pm on Monday, a 22-year-old woman was taken from a Cardiff Street address and held against her will, assaulted and threatened with further violence.
It will further be alleged the woman was driven to several locations before being released around 1.30 yesterday afternoon.
The woman was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Grafton late yesterday by New South Wales Police and taken into custody.
He is expected to be extradited back to Queensland charged including with one count each of deprivation of liberty, kidnapping, common assault, enter premises to commit indictable offence and other offences.
The man is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
Investigations are continuing.
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Man charged over serial caravan rebirthing offences

A 65-year-old Manly West man has been charged with 81 offences following a protracted caravan rebirthing investigation conducted by members of the State Crime Command’s Drug and Serious Crime Group.
The investigation relates to a number of caravans bought from various auctions, predominately in New South Wales, and transported to Queensland.  Detectives will allege these caravans had been statutorily written off for various reasons including hail, flood and impact damage prior to purchase which had subsequently rendered them unable to be registered in Australia.
Investigators will allege that once the caravans were brought to Queensland, the original identifying numbers were removed and new identification numbers placed on the vans. They were then advertised through online sale sites and purchased by unsuspecting members of the community.  Investigators will allege the man facilitated registration of the caravans in Queensland prior to purchase.
“This investigation highlights the QPS response to a crime that is not only

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On the buses, Dutton Park Police

Hi folks,
Well if you were in our area making use of the bus services last Friday, you most likely would have seen officers from Dutton Park Police conducting patrols of the bus services.
Our officers, lead by Acting Sergeant Vas Kalliegeros, covered trips to and from the Cultural Centre at South Brisbane through to Garden City and also out to Carindale Shopping Centre throughout the shift.
Overall it was a highly successful activity and the officers reported many positive comments from the travelling community and our bus drivers.
We are looking forward to more similar work in the near future.
Keep safe ☺

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Queensland Road Safety Week 2017

Queensland Road Safety Week will run between August 21-25 and is chance for all Queenslanders to get involved in making our roads safer.
‘Speaking up for road safety’ is the focus and we’re encouraging the whole community to have their say on road safety.
Communities, schools and workplaces are encouraged to support the week by hosting local events or sharing road safety information among staff, students, colleagues, family and friends.
You can share a personal story, suggest a road safety tip, talk to your kids, family and friends about staying safe, or make a pledge to improve a single road behaviour using the hashtag #RoadSafetyWeek.
On each day of Road Safety Week, we will be highlighting a different road safety issue:
Speeding – Monday, August 21
Drink and drug driving – Tuesday, August 22
Distractions, seatbelts and child restraints – Wednesday, August 23
Sharing the road, including bike and pedestrian safety – Thursday, August 24
Fatigue – Friday, August 25
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Update 3: Truck fire, Loganholme

The PSPA emergency declaration in relation to an earlier truck fire on the M1 at Loganholme has now been revoked.
The northbound lanes of the M1 Pacific Motorway are open along with two southbound lanes.
One of the southbound lanes remain closed due to damage to the road caused by the incident.
Traffic delays are expected for some time with heavy traffic on the motorway.
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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Grievous bodily harm, Sandgate

Detectives investigating the serious assault of a man in Sandgate on Saturday, July 15, have released vision of three men who may be able to assist police with their inquiries.
At around 12:10pm, a 44-year-old Shorncliffe man was assaulted at a fast food restaurant on Rainbow Street.
As a result of the assault the man was transported to Redcliffe Hospital for treatment of serious facial and head injuries.
Investigators are also appealing for a man who helped the injured man on the night to come forward and provide a statement to police.
Anyone who recognises the men in the vision is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
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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.
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Statement from Commissioner Stewart regarding terrorism

Following the charging of two men in Sydney for terrorism-related offences, Police Commissioner Ian Stewart has today moved to reassure the community that there remains no specific threat to Queensland.
Commissioner Stewart said partner agencies had kept the Queensland Police Service (QPS) regularly updated throughout the ongoing counter-terrorism operation.
“We have all been concerned and disturbed at what our interstate and federal colleagues have uncovered in Sydney, but I want to stress that this thorough investigation has been confined to NSW and there is no connection to Queensland,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“At no time has this investigation identified any threat to Queensland, nor have there been any links established between the New South Wales persons of interest and anyone in Queensland.
“Despite this, the safety of all Queenslanders is my top priority and today is a timely reminder that while there is no need to be alarmed, it is important to be vigilant.
“The QPS

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Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Brisbane

Police have charged a 24-year-old man with numerous offences following an incident involving the dangerous operation of a vehicle through Brisbane overnight.
At 9pm, PolAir 2 began tracking a stolen sedan after it was sighted by an Inala crew on the ground.
It will be alleged a man drove the car through various locations in Calamvale, Greenbank and Eight Miles Plains where it was involved in a traffic crash.
It will be further alleged the man did not remain at the scene of the crash.
At 9.35pm, PolAir 2 observed the vehicle drive to the Gateway Motorway, Nudgee where the man stopped to change a tyre.
Crews on the ground attended the scene and took the man into custody.
A 24-year-old Springwood man is scheduled to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court today charged with two counts each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and stealing, as well unlawful use of a motor vehicle, a registration

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Police officer stood down, Brisbane Region

A 25-year-old male Constable from the Brisbane Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties.
The officer is the subject of an investigation regarding allegations of domestic violence.
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.
This does not mean the allegations against the officers have been substantiated.
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 and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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