Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Police investigating the assault of a bus driver in Brisbane City on Wednesday March 11 have released images of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Around 2pm at bus stop 23 on Adelaide Street, a male passenger began an argument with the bus driver, which escalated.
The driver asked the man to exit the bus and as he was getting off, assaulted the male driver, before fleeing the scene.
The man is described as having a dark complexion, is around 50-years-old, with a proportionate build, light brown hair and a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.
He was wearing a black and white horizontal stripped shirt, blue shorts, a surgical mask and carrying a cooler bag.
Anyone with information about the man is 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

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In keeping with current COVID-19 advice related to all essential and non-essential community activity, we have had to postpone our scheduled opportunity this weekend where members of the public were able to come into West End Police Station and inspect the holdings of seized or recovered stolen bicycles.

Rest assured, the bicycles will remain safely secured within the West End Police Station Property Point and once advice is received that non-essential community activity is safe to recommence, a future opportunity will be arranged and advertised.

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A man has been charged following ongoing investigations into the alleged unprovoked assault of a woman at a Calamvale shopping centre last week.
After information from the public, police last night arrested a 34-year-old Calamvale man and charged him with assault occasioning bodily harm.
It will be alleged at around 11.55am on March 10 two women exited a retail store at the Compton Road shopping centre when a man walked up behind them.
He then allegedly called out to the women, and when they turned around, punched one of the pair, knocking her to the ground.
The man is expected appear in Holland Park Magistrates Court on April 16.

Quote this reference number: QP2000497312

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A man and woman have been charged following the alleged theft of a vehicle at gunpoint in Corinda this afternoon.
It will be alleged at around 3.30pm unknown people broke into a home on Clewley Street after arriving in a stolen car.
The offenders then took a set of keys from inside the residence belonging to a Toyota Prado parked in the garage.
A male neighbour approached the home after recognising the disturbance and was confronted by a man and woman outside. The man produced a firearm and allegedly threatened the neighbour before the pair fled in the Prado with the other stolen vehicle following behind.
It is further alleged that at around 4:30pm police attempted to intercept the stolen Toyota Prado in Kallangur, however it failed to stop.
A short time later the vehicle was reported to be driving through the underground car park of a shopping centre at North Lakes, crashing into trolleys

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The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has suspended static (multi-vehicle) roadside breath and drug tests to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
This approach will take immediate effect and remain in place until further notice.
The decision has been made to minimise health risks to QPS officers and the community.
Road safety continues to be a significant priority for the QPS. The QPS will continue to undertake random breath and drug testing through high visibility mobile patrols.
The QPS is constantly conducting risk assessments and considering health advice to ensure officer and community safety as the COVID-19 situation unfolds.

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Police investigating the alleged unprovoked assault of a woman at a Calamvale shopping centre last week have released CCTV of the incident as part of the investigation.
Around 11.55am on Tuesday, March 10 two women exited the Big W store at the Compton Road, Calamvale shopping centre when a man walked up behind them.
He called out to the women, and when they turned around, punched one of the women in the face, knocking her to the ground and causing her glasses to go flying.
The man then calmly walked passed the women before doubling back and meeting up with a female companion near the entry to Big W.
A 28-year-old woman was transported to hospital for treatment to a laceration and bruising.
Investigations to date indicate there is no known connection between the man and the two women.
The man is described as Asian in appearance, with a solid build, approximately 175cm tall with short

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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash that claimed the life of a man in Moorooka this morning.
At about 10:40am a car travelling along Evans Road lost control and crashed into a house on the corner of Gladstone Street and Muriel Avenue. During the crash the car also hit a power pole.
The elderly male passenger of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the car, a 79-year-old Camp Hill man, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen or has dashcam footage of a white Toyota Camry station wagon prior to the crash to contact police.
The occupants of the home were not injured during the incident.
Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate.

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

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Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Clayfield overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 10.35pm, a truck and motorcycle travelling south on Sandgate Road collided.
The motorcycle rider, a 20-year-old Ormiston man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver and sole occupant of the truck, a 48-year-old man from Regents Park, was not physically injured.
Forensic crash unit investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or who was travelling on Sandgate Road between 10.15pm and 10.40pm and has dashcam footage 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.

Quote this reference number: QP2000529932

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Police are investigating a fatal stabbing of a teenager in Redcliffe overnight.
Around 8.10pm, an altercation occurred between two groups of males in a car park on Anzac Avenue and a 15-year-old boy from Clontarf was stabbed in the chest.
He was transported to Redcliffe Hospital where he later died.
Police want to speak with three men in relation to the incident. Police believe two of these men were travelling on a pushbike prior to and after the offence.
Investigators are urging anyone who has any information about the incident or who were in the vicinity and has dashcam footage to contact police.
Police are also wanting to speak to the driver of a white wagon (pictured) that exited a carpark shortly after the incident occurred.

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By now you have probably heard about COVID-19.
We’ve all seen the varying pieces of information both on social media and mainstream media – some true, some false.
Police are involved with Queensland Health in checks on those in self-quarantine. Our main role during this period is to work with the community and ensure we deliver an excellent policing service.
There have been some concerns on social media platforms regarding people imitating police under the guise of these checks and using them to access people’s homes.
There have been no known reported offences stemming from these claims, however, it’s timely to remind everyone that police will be in full uniform and will identify themselves and be happy to answer any questions before entering a residence.
Police won’t be carrying these out in South Brisbane out of uniform.
There has been a recent social media post showing officers from Upper Mount Gravatt and claiming they were patrolling

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