Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit investigating a fatal traffic crash at Mount Nebo Sunday morning are appealing for witnesses.
The crash occurred around 7.30am on Mount Nebo Road near the intersection with Forestry Road and involved a cyclist travelling down the road and a red Mercedes sedan travelling up Mount Nebo Road.
The cyclist, a 48-year-old man from Camp Mountain man, died at the scene.
The 65-year-old male driver and male passenger of the vehicle were not physically injured.
Police would like to talk to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or seen the cyclist or motor vehicle travelling on Mount Nebo Road prior to the crash to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Shots fired, Holland Park
Detectives are investigating after a firearm was discharged at a Holland Park address overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 10:30pm a shot was fired into the exterior wall of a house on Sapphire Street.
A woman who was inside the house at the time was not physically injured during the incident.
Investigators are appealing to anyone in the Holland Park area who may have any CCTV or dashcam footage of interest to contact them immediately.
Anyone who has any information in relation to the incident should contact Policelink on 131 444 and 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 24hrs per day.
Drug and weapons charges, Cleveland
Police have charged three people with over 30 offences following the search of a residence in Cleveland on Thursday afternoon.
Officers from Capalaba Tactical Crime Squad executed a search warrant on an address in Middle Street at around 2:40pm on July 7.
It will be alleged during the search of the address officers located two stolen vehicles and a number of firearms including a shortened shotgun, semi-automatic rifle, and three handguns.
Police will further allege officers located quantities of methylamphetamine, ammunition, gunpowder and cannabis.
A 35-year-old Cleveland man and 17-year-old Cleveland woman have both been charged with 15 offences including with three counts of failing to possess authority required to possess explosives (ammunition and gunpowder), two counts each of unlawful possession of a motor vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs and possessing of property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence, and one count each of unlawful possession of a Category D/H/R weapon, possessing shortened
Stealing incident, Calamvale
Detectives are appealing for public assistance following a stealing incident at a bottle shop in Calamvale overnight.
Just after 9pm two men (pictured) entered the business at the intersection of Nottingham Road and Beaudesert Road.
One of the men demanded money from a male staff member who complied, handing over a sum of cash before the two men fled the scene on foot.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Investigators believe one of the men may have been livestreaming the incident online at the time and are appealing for anyone with information to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
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
Robbery, Sunnybank
Detectives are investigating following the robbery of a woman in a shopping centre car park in Sunnybank yesterday afternoon.
Just before 2:30pm a woman was walking in the car park of the shopping centre on McCulloch Street when a man approached her and attempted to steal her handbag.
The woman resisted the man and was dragged a short distance before the man fled with the woman’s handbag.
He last seen entering a blue car with two other men and fleeing the scene.
The 44-year-old woman received minor cuts to her legs and arms but did not require medical treatment.
The man is described as having an olive complexion, is of a muscular build with short hair and aged in his late 20s or early 30s.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stopper on 1800 333 000.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information
Robbery with violence, Cleveland
Detectives have released images of two people who may be able to assist with the investigation into a robbery at Cleveland on Monday June 3.
At 7am a 58-year-old woman was walking on Bloomfield Street between Queen and Russell Streets when a woman grabbed hold of her handbag. The victim held onto her hand bag and was pulled to the ground and dragged along. She still refused to let go of her hand bag and the offender has bitten the woman on her hand forcing her to let go of her handbag.
The offender has got into the passenger seat of a silver vehicle which then drove south on Bloomfield Street.
The woman is described as olive complexion, medium build, dark brown hair and wearing a grey tracksuit.
The vehicle is a stolen Hyundai IX35 which was stolen from East Brisbane on July 1 and remains outstanding.
Anyone who recognises the woman or has further
Stealing by conversion or trick, South East Queensland.
Police are seeking public assistance to identify and locate a man who may be able to assist in relation to a number of offences in South East Queensland.
Investigation indicate since the fourth of July a man has attended nine businesses, including banks, in Maryborough, Gympie, Agnes Wates, and Browns Plains. Today, July 7 the man has attended a business in Nicklin.
The man approaches a teller or counter staff to exchange ten $100 notes to $50 notes. He then asks for a different denomination of notes or confuses the staff member in some way. Whilst the staff member is distracted he removes some of the $100 and all the $50 notes and leaves the business.
He is described as having an olive complexion, dark hair and a large build. He speaks with an accent and is sometimes accompanied by another man.
Anyone who recognises the man or has further information is urged to
Puppies help celebrate heroes at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital
Brisbane Dog Squad officers and their furry friends from the G litter, Gypsie, Georgie and Gidget helped celebrate Hospital Heroes Day at the Lady Cilento Children’s hospital today.
The day was filled with plenty of pats and cuddles for the puppies who lit up the faces of both parents, children and staff alike.
The popularity of the puppies meant they almost outshone the heroes in attendance!
Dog Squad officers hoped that today’s event provided a worthy distraction for the sick and injured children who are facing their own challenges every day.
There were plenty of big smiles on little faces which made the day just that bit brighter for the children and extremely rewarding for the officers involved.
Attempted robbery, Mansfield
Police are investigating the attempted robbery of a licensed premises in Mansfield yesterday.
At 10.35am, a man entered the Wecker Road business armed with a knife and demanded money from the employee behind the bar.
The man entered the bar area and has used his knife to unsuccessfully open the till.
He then proceeded to rifle through bags belonging to staff members before he was interrupted by another employee.
The man left the scene empty-handed and was last seen driving away on a motorcycle wearing a helmet and gloves.
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.
Argos arrest, Brisbane
Detectives from Argos have charged a 37-year-old man following investigations into a range of alleged online child grooming offences.
The man was arrested yesterday afternoon as he arrived at the Brisbane International Airport.
Detectives will allege the man engaged in sexually explicit communications with an Argos detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.
It will be further alleged that the offences occurred between July 4 and 5 and further forensic examination will be conducted on portable devices seized upon his arrival.
The man has been charged with one count of using the internet to procure a child under 16 years of age.
He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
Acting Detective Superintendent Garry Watts said this was a timely reminder to all parents to be vigilant with electronic devices used by their children and ensure that they monitor their children’s online activities.
Detective Inspector Jon Rouse said this investigation highlights the borderless nature