Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Police are investigating a number of fake social media posts regarding the novel coronavirus outbreak.
“Our communities have been hurt by these false and racist posts. We are working hard to identify those responsible,” Inspector Mark Stewart of the Mount Gravatt Patrol Group said.
Of concern to police are posts giving false and misleading information on how to seek medical assistance.
“Queensland Health (QHealth) is working extremely hard to keep the community informed on the impact of coronavirus. All current information can be found on the QHealth website, the QHealth Facebook Page or by phoning 13HEALTH,” Inspector Stewart said.
If you have any information regarding these fake social media posts, please contact police through Policelink on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Police are investigating after a man suffered a critical stab wound in Marsden last night.
Officers attended a residence on Macaranga Street around 11.45pm where they located a 38-year-old man with a stab wound to the chest.
He was transported to Princess Alexandra hospital in a critical condition.
Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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On Saturday, January 25, we hosted two Coffee with a Cop events in South Brisbane.
Police, Police Liaison Officers (PLOs) and Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) kicked off their morning coffee with the community at the Merriweather Cafe on Russell Street.

On the same afternoon, officers moved their event to Champ Kitchen & Bar on Grey Street.
Police from South Bank Station arrived at South Bank with an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and marked van.
It was a good photo opportunity for a lot of tourists and even local residents.
Local officers gave the public a tour of their buggy and the van. Some took a peek into vehicles and took lots of photos with police, the buggy and the other police vehicles.

A number of people approached officers to express their appreciation for the hard work that police do.
Our Saturday Coffee with a Cop events not only provide a chance for the community to meet their

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Queensland Police were out and about across a number of bus interchanges across the South Brisbane District on Friday, January 24.
Their plan? To engage with patrons, visitors and the community and relay important messages on alcohol fuelled violence, home and personal safety information as well as information regarding the recent changes to the law towards mobile phone use and safer driving.
Officers pop up on public transport
District Crime Prevention Officers, Police Liaison Officers (PLOs) and Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) were based at Garden City, Inala and Capalaba bus interchanges along with officers from Translink.

Team leader, Acting Sergeant Vernon Wootton said that the officers were focusing on getting safety messages across to locals.
“It’s imperative that the community understand the impacts of alcohol fuelled violence,” Acting Sergeant Wootton said.

“Queensland Police encourage all adults to drink responsibly, know their limitations and to have a plan B, especially over long weekends like the one just

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A man has been charged following investigations into the break and enter of a shopping centre at Toombul.
Just before 5am on Saturday, it will be alleged a sedan was driven through the entry doors of a pharmacy, then into the front of two jewellery stores.
A number of display cabinets were broken before an amount of jewellery was taken.
The incident caused extensive damage to glass doors and shops inside the Sandgate Road centre.
An 18-year-old Edens Landing man was arrested on Sunday and charged with three counts of enter premises with intent, two counts of stealing and two counts of wilful damage.
He is expected to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court this morning.
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

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Detectives have charged a man following investigations into the alleged attempted murder of a woman at Yeerongpilly this morning.
Around 1am police attended Gow Street following an alleged physical altercation between two people in a vehicle.
A 29-year-old woman sustained a single cut to her neck and drove herself and a witness to a nearby hospital for treatment to a non-life-threatening injury.
Police conducted patrols of the area and arrested a 23-year-old man nearby.
The man and woman are known to each other.
The 23-year-old Forest Lake man has been charged with attempted murder, possessing restricted items, wilful damage, contravention of a Domestic Violence order and breaching bail.
He is expected to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court today.

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

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Today is National Day Action for Road Safety. It is a day where we focus on providing a safe environment for all road users at all times but especially over the school holiday and back to school periods when it is a busy time on the state’s road network.
Police partnered up with Hit105 this morning and kicked off the National Day of Action at Kangaroo Point Cliffs.
“Police will be coordinating a range of increased high visibility activities today for the National Day of Action focusing on the Fatal Five factors – speed, drink/drug driving, seat belts, fatigue and distraction,” Acting Inspector Wayne Clayton said.

It was great to see many of the early morning community engaging with police on this special occasion and the support provided by the various police units and Hit 105 Black Thunder team.

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South Brisbane Chief Superintendent Steven Holahan is leading his senior management officers, his front line team of general duty officers and Chinese and Korean speaking liaison officers to send their early regards for Lunar Year of Rat 2020 to all community members in his diverse policing jurisdiction.

Lunar New Year of Rat is soon approaching and we continue to ask community members to celebrate safely.
For those travelling overseas, please secure your home and prepare for stormy seasons.
We also encourage you to contact the local police station to register your keyholder as the contact point in case of emergency during holidays.

Queensland Police and liaison officers will have a strong presence during various events, such as in Sunnybank Plaza roof top party in the Chung Tian Buddhist Temple this Friday and forthcoming Spring Festival parade on February 8.
If you were born in the year of the rat and want to find out more,

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Today, January 24 marks the Nation’s second National Day of Action, representing a day of unity from police across the country, all working together towards one common purpose; road safety.
Deaths on our roads affect everyone. From loved ones to emergency service workers to colleagues and even to those who hear about it on the news, thousands of kilometres away.
Driving on our roads and using our roads should never come at such an irreversible cost.
One death on Australian roads is too many.
Queensland Police know this all too well and so will be joining the Australia-wide day of action and implementing multi-faceted and highly visible enforcement actions.
Acting Inspector Ian Crang said that whilst road safety is a priority for Queensland Police each and every day, this operation will add to the on-going Christmas and back to school campaign, already in place.
“This operation falls within Operation Romeo Sleigh which spans from Christmas holidays,

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Queensland Police representatives were honoured to be invited to celebrate with over 500 guests at the Chinese New Year Celebration Reception on Thursday, January 15 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
QPS representatives enjoyed attending the event
The event also included representatives from all three levels of government, local businesses and interstate agencies.
The program featured many speeches and an array of traditional Chinese performances, music and cuisine courtesy of the hosts – the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Brisbane.
Acting Inspector Peter Bushell from South Brisbane District said it was a lovely way for staff members and officers to continue building their relationships within the community.
“This year’s gathering truly showcases the wonderful relationship between the Service and members of the local Chinese community,” Acting Inspector Peter Bushell said.
“We look forward to working together with the Consul’s office to provide safety education and advice to Chinese speaking communities including

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