Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

When was the last time you conducted a security check on your home?
Police are currently investigating several allegedly burglaries and motor vehicle thefts across the South Brisbane District.
Some of these offences have occurred when residents were home and offender(s) have entered homes through closed but unlocked doors and windows.
Some have entered local residences by forcing their way in.
Offender(s) have allegedly taken cash, handbags, keys, jewellery, laptops, power tools, passports and portable goods.
Police are urging residents to ensure they take steps to deter offenders from entering their homes and vehicles. Here are some security measures that may assist you:

Security doors in good working order with triple locks and finger guards installed.
Ensure doors are always locked with a key, even when you are home.
Always ensure car keys and house keys, together with mobile phones, handbags and wallets, are stored out of sight.
Ensure trees and shrubs are trimmed to allow visibility to your

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A man has been charged following investigations into the alleged theft of luxury items from a Brisbane store last week.
Around 4am on Thursday, February 13, a stolen white BMW wagon was driven into the Queen Street shop front causing damage to the doors.
Whilst inside the store, it will be alleged one of the men stole several luxury items.
A 49-year-old Browns Plains man has been charged with enter premises to commit an indictable offence and appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court today. He is due to reappear on March 16.
Investigations continue.

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: QP2000305270

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Police are appealing for information in relation to the behaviour of a man causing a disturbance at Taringa and Indooroopilly this morning.
Shortly after 8am officers were called to Morrow Street in Taringa following concerns from members of the public about a man armed with a knife and making verbal threats towards passing motorists.
Prior to police arriving, a number of calls were received about the same armed man disrupting traffic on Station Road at Indooroopilly.
The man was arrested a short time later without incident.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who observed the man described as Caucasian, aged between 30 and 40, with no shirt, beige shorts and joggers around 8am, to contact police.
Police would also like to hear from motorists travelling in those areas from 8am with dashcam footage.
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

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Detectives are investigating the burglary of a Brisbane business this morning.
Police were called to the Queen Street store about 4am.
Two men drove a stolen white BMW wagon into the shop front causing damage to the doors.
Whilst inside the store, the men stole several luxury items.
The men left the store in the stolen car.
At 5.30am, the car was located in a burnt-out condition in Tiffany Street, Browns Plains.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the offence or anyone who was driving in the area at the time and may have dash-cam vision to contact police.

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Police are seeking public assistance to help identify a man who indecently assaulted a woman in Sunnybank on January 21.
The woman was walking alone at around 11.25pm on Mains Road near the intersection of Pristina Street at Sunnybank when a man approached her from behind and held her before he indecently touched her.
The woman tried to break free but was unsuccessful before she screamed loudly. The man then ran off along Pristina Street away from Mains Road. The woman was not physically injured as a result of the incident.
Police believe a man described as in his 20’s, approximately 170cm to 175cm tall, with proportionate build who travelled in a silver or grey colour sedan may be able to assist with inquiries into the incident.
The man was wearing a dark coloured cap and shorts at the time.
Police are also seeking assistance from anyone who may have

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Thank you for everyone who joined us for the launch of Operation Wake Up Summer: Phase 3 across the South Brisbane District.
Throughout this operation, we are reminding the community to be safe and alert when driving, walking, and travelling on public transport.
The aim is to make the community feel safer when out and about by educating them on remaining alert and aware both when walking and driving.
Police from the South Brisbane Division have been out and about to launch Operation Wake Up Summer, Phase 3
Police from crime prevention, Police Liaison Officers (PLOs) and Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) hosted a variety of events across Centenary, Riverside, Mount Gravatt and Bayside Patrol groups to launch the operation.
As part of this operation, we have focused our attention on educating the community about road safety in and around education facilities while providing personal safety advice for students and parents.
This little guys is making our

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A 50-year-old Chermside woman who was rescued from a house fire in Chermside on Wednesday, has died early this morning.
Around 4am February 5, police and emergency services were called to a house well alight on Bundal Street.
The woman was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
On February 6, a 43-year-old Spring Hill man was charged with attempted murder (domestic violence offence) and arson (domestic violence offence) and he appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday, February 7, where he was remanded in custody.
The man will re-appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow (February 10) and his charge will be upgraded to murder (domestic violence offence).

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This morning, South Brisbane District Crime Prevention attended several schools in the Riverside area including Yeronga, Dutton Park, South Brisbane and West End to remind and encourage motorist behaviour while driving in 40km/h school zones.
This message was delivered using an unmarked police van with messaging clearly visible by all motorists and forms part of the South Brisbane District’s Operation Wake Up Strategy.
Sergeant Michelle Mullen reported that on approach to school 40km/h zoned areas, it was very encouraging to observe many motorists complying with speed restrictions, an important part in keeping children and adults safe.
Police continue to encourage motorists to comply to speed limitations while in school zones between 7am and 9am in the mornings and from 2pm to 4pm in the afternoons, unless otherwise signed.
Over the next week, South Brisbane District Police will continue to enforce, educate, and encourage road safety during Operation Wake Up.

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Water Police are appealing for public assistance to identify the owner of a kayak which was located this morning at Milton.
Around 6:45am an orange two-seater “Prijon” kayak was sighted located wedged on the rocks of the northern bank of Milton Reach, Brisbane River.
A paddle, red net, black beanie and grey canvas cover was located with the kayak (see photos).
Any person who may have seen the kayak or has further information 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 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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Detectives from Cleveland Criminal Investigation Branch investigating an overnight truck fire at Thornlands are appealing for public information.
The owners of the white 2003 Hino FD series tip truck were travelling along Cleveland Redland Bay Road, between Finlandia Village and Pinklands Recreation Reserve, at around 7pm last night (Saturday, February 1) when they sustained a flat tyre.
The tip truck was left parked and locked on the side of the road.
At around 3.05am this morning emergency services were advised that the truck was on fire.
The blaze, which started after entry was forced into the vehicle, completely destroyed the cabin and front of the truck.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have saw vehicle/s or people stopped near or next to the truck throughout the evening and early morning.
Detectives are also appealing for anyone with relevant dash cam to contact them.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131

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