At about 6pm on Sunday, June 25, staff from a small business in South Brisbane – received four counterfeit fifty dollar notes for takeaway food. Yes that’s a lot of take away food! The notes appear to be almost identical to actual currency however the print / colouring itself is faded as per the attached image.
Small business owners should be wary of customers purchasing small quantities of goods using fifty dollar notes. They are also encouraged to look at currency as it received.
Police are seeking assistance to identify the two males in this CCTV footage, who may be able to assist with their investigations.
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
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Charity rugby league game to help raise support for the Brett Forte Remembrance Fund
The Queensland Police Rugby League Association will be hosting a charity rugby league game on Saturday, August 12 to raise funds for the Brett Forte Remembrance Fund.
Two Queensland Police Service rugby league teams will be playing with team members travelling from across Queensland to compete.
The QPS Dream Team will take on the QPS All Stars with Australian, Queensland and Bronco legends Petero Civoniceva, Brad Thorn, Scott Prince and Dane Carlaw having a run on the field. Petero and Scott will be playing for the Dream Team while Brad and Dane will be lining up for the All Stars.
The game will be played at the Carina Junior Rugby League Football Club, 1390 Creek Road, Carina on Saturday, August 12 commencing at 1.30pm with the main game commencing at 5pm.
Sporting memorabilia will be auctioned, raffles conducted and cash donations can be made on the day. A sausage sizzle and memorial polo shirts will also
Armed robbery, Kangaroo Point
Police are searching for a man who robbed a Kangaroo Point convenience store this morning.
Around 1.20am the man entered the Main Street business and threatened two male employees with a firearm before stealing cash and fleeing.
He is described as approximately 177cms tall with a thin build and light brown complexion, and was wearing a long sleeved grey shirt, long pants with a grey shirt wrapped around his face.
No one was physically injured and police 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.
Armed robbery, Tingalpa
Detectives are investigating following the armed robbery of a hotel in Tingalpa this afternoon.
Around 12:30pm a man entered the gaming area of the business on Wynnum Road, armed with a firearm.
The man demanded money from a female staff member before fleeing the scene with a sum of cash.
He last seen riding away from the area on a Triumph motorcycle.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The man is described as 170cm tall, of a medium build and was last seen wearing a motorcycle helmet.
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 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.
Officers share safety and security advice with business owners
On July 1, officers from South Brisbane District Crime Prevention Unit partnered with the Sunnybank branch of the Commonwealth Bank to provide business owners with safety and security advice at the Sunnybank Business Safety Seminar.
One of the topics discussed at the seminar was the detection of counterfeit notes, which is timely as there have been a few circulating in the South Brisbane area.
Speakers on the day included Sergeant Chris Hebblethwaite, Senior Police Liaison Officer Ken Rong and Sunnybank Commonwealth Bank Branch Manager, Mr Jimmy Chee.
Join us for “Coffee with a Cop” in Sunnybank
Upper Mount Gravatt police and the South Brisbane District Crime Prevention Unit would like to invite you to attend a “Coffee with a Cop” event in Sunnybank.
The lovely staff at the Corner Cafe will be assisting us with this event so we hope you can join us for a friendly chat to discuss home and vehicle security and any other concerns you may have.
Please come along and have a free coffee on us and meet your local general duties police, crime prevention officers, volunteers in policing, and police liaison officers.
We look forward to seeing you there.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19 from 9am to 11am
WHERE: Corner Cafe, 88 Troughton Road, Sunnybank
Police praise safe drivers in Morningside and Norman Park
On Saturday, July 1, police from South Brisbane conducted a large number of roadside breath tests (RBT) in Norman Park and were pleased to see all drivers under the legal limit of 0.05 per cent.
In total, 540 RBTs were conducted with no drivers detected being over the limit. The message of ‘don’t drink and drive’ has clearly gotten through to all the drives in the community of Norman Park and Morningside.
This result strengthens the commitment from the community to help police to reduce the road toll – great work everyone.
Serious assault, Bulimba
Police are investigating the serious assault of a 21-year-old woman at Bulimba this morning.
Around 10.30am police attended a Brisbane Road residence where the woman was located with multiple life-threatening injuries.
She was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene has been declared at the address as police commence their inquiries.
Anyone with information about recent suspicious activity in the area is being 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.
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.
National firearms amnesty targets illegal weapons
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan and Commissioner Ian Stewart are aiming to reduce the number of unregistered and unwanted firearms in Queensland through a national firearms amnesty.
From July 1 to September 30, anyone who has an unregistered firearm or firearm-related article in their possession – for whatever reason – will have the chance to legally dispose of it or register it without penalty.
Commissioner Stewart said this is the time to act.
“Not only will all participants avoid prosecution and the risk of being fined up to $60,000, they will also help keep our community safe by ensuring unregistered firearms don’t fall into the wrong hands,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Here in Queensland, we have made it as easy as possible to participate.
“Firearms and firearm-related items should be handed in at licensed firearms dealers. A detailed list of all participating dealers is on the Queensland Police website at www.police.qld.gov.au. Alternatively,
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle charges, Brisbane south
Police have charged a man after a car was allegedly stolen at gunpoint and driven dangerously through Brisbane’s Southside today.
It will be alleged around 12.30pm the man attended an address on Janice Street at Sunnybank to test drive a vehicle which had been advertised for sale.
As the car approached Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road the man allegedly pulled out a firearm and ordered the 23-year-old male owner and his friend out of the vehicle.
It is further alleged police later observed the stolen vehicle travelling along Holmead Road at Eight Mile Plains and attempted to make an intercept.
The car failed to stop, driving away at speed northbound along the Gateway Motorway.
Police followed the vehicle until it accelerated and began weaving through traffic, disappearing from view.
The man later dumped the alleged stolen vehicle at Tingalpa, approached a female resident and requested a lift to Manly.
The woman complied and drove the man to a