This morning, South Brisbane District Crime Prevention staff along with members of the Rail Squad and Cultural Support Unit took the opportunity to ride alongside commuters utilising trains within the South Brisbane District as part of Operation Wake Up, targeting safety.
This mornings message was about personal safety on public transport and while ‘out and about’ in Brisbane.
Many commuters took the opportunity to chat with police during their ride into the city while children were given a small token to wear. Many commuters commented positively on seeing police on the train and train platforms.
Sergeant Christopher Hebblethwaite said these types of positive engagement not only provided the opportunity to support, interact and educate but also the police presence discourages antisocial behaviour and enhances feelings of safety.
Over the next few weeks, police will continue to meet with members of the public at numerous planned events throughout the South Brisbane District for Operation Wake
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
High speeding motorcycle riders arrested in Brisbane by specialist unit
A 22-year-old man police will allege is a prolific high-speed motorcycle rider committing numerous life-endangering offences, including several speeds in excess of 150km/hr in Brisbane’s north, was arrested when an off-duty officer spotted his motorcycle in a hotel carpark.
On January 2 the officer from the Road Policing Investigations Unit (RPIU) observed a motorcycle bearing stolen registration plate “RUNIT” parked at the back of a licensed premises in Alderley.
RPIU officers immediately attended the location and the rider was taken into custody a short time later.
The Road Policing Command’s RPIU is a specialised unit of police who identify and track down prolific and recidivist traffic offenders, whose manner of driving is a clear danger to other road users, as well as themselves.
The RPIU also identifies and locates vehicles and drivers committing serious criminal offences using our road networks, such as drug couriers and property crime offenders.
An extensive investigation conducted by the RPIU,
Suspected arson, Balmoral
Police are investigating after a building fire in Balmoral during the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services were called to the Riding Road address around 3:30am and arrived to find the restaurant well alight.
Initial investigations suggest an explosion has occurred and the building has sustained significant damage as a result.
A crime scene has been established and fire investigators are continuing their inquiries.
Anyone with any information which may be able assist police is urged to come forward.
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: QP2000002067
Large crowds welcome 2020 in Brisbane
Police have praised the behaviour of New Year’s crowds across the state as revellers welcomed in 2020.
Large crowds gathered at vantage points around Southbank, Fortitude Valley and Brisbane city to watch the fireworks, then dispersed quickly, with no major disturbances reported.
In the Brisbane region, police arrested 46 people on 49 charges, primarily for anti-social, alcohol and drug related incidents.
Police charged 29 people with public nuisance, six people were charged with drug related offences, five people were charged with a contravening requirement, two people were charged with resisting liquor evictions, there were two common assault charges and four people were charged with obstructing police.
Police also issued one liquor infringement notice and one banning notice and charged one person with drunkenness.
“Although officers were kept busy across Queensland last night, police were happy with the well-behaved crowds,” North Brisbane District Superintendent Chris Stream said.
Pursuit of stolen vehicle, Ipswich and Brisbane
Police have charged a 15-year-old boy following the pursuit of an alleged stolen car in Ipswich and Brisbane overnight.
Polair tracked the orange 2019 Honda Jazz when the driver failed to stop for police on Cobalt Street at Carole Park around midnight.
The vehicle travelled on the Warrego Highway towards Fernvale where three passengers left the car.
The driver continued on the Warrego Highway, allegedly driving on the incorrect side of the highway before officers deployed a tyre deflation device.
The car then travelled on the Ipswich Motorway and onto Ipswich Road where it collided with at least one other vehicle before officers intercepted it at Rocklea around 12.45am.
A large amount of suspected stolen property, including handbags, was seized from the vehicle.
A 15-year-old Capalaba boy was arrested at the scene and charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evade police, failing to comply
Appeal for witnesses: Hit and run, Fortitude Valley
Police are appealing for information following a hit and run traffic crash in Fortitude Valley Christmas morning.
At about 12.45am a motorcycle was travelling southbound along the Story Bridge when another car has made contact with the motorcycle causing both the rider and passenger to fall off.
The car has been described as a new model white dual cab Toyota utility with a white canopy and roof racks. The driver did not stop and continued southbound along the Story Bridge towards Kangaroo Point.
The rider of the motorcycle a 21-year-old Lutwyche man recievd a minor head injury and fractured back.
The passenger a 22-year-old Lutwyche man received a laceration to his forehead and two broken ankles.
Both remain at the Royal Brisbane Woman’s Hospital for treatment.
Police are appealing for anyone that has information or dashcam footage of the incident to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information
Suspicious fire, Brisbane
Detectives have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak with as part of investigations into a suspicious fire at Howard Smith Wharves last weekend.
Shortly before 5am on Sunday, December 21, police were called to a restaurant after reports that it was on fire.
Investigations indicate a man approached the business and used items covered in an accelerant to throw into the premises.
Emergency services attended and the fire was quickly extinguished.
The fire caused some damage to the interior of restaurant, but fortunately no structural damage.
Investigators are appealing to anyone, in particular ride share drivers, travelling around Howard Smith Wharves, Boundary/Ivory Streets, Bowen Terrace or the Story Bridge, between 4am and 5am on Sunday to contact them.
Anyone with dash cam footage or information about the man or incident is urged to contact police.
Investigations continue.
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If you have information for police, contact Policelink
Firearm incident, Toowong
Police have charged an 18-year-old Springwood man following investigations into an incident at Toowong this morning.
Around 7am police were called by members of the public who reported seeing two men, one of which is alleged to have been pointing a firearm towards traffic at the intersection of Sherwood Road and Jephson Street.
Police attended a nearby hotel where they reviewed footage and spoke with staff who indicated the two men were staying there.
A short time later officers took a number of people into custody, however one man did not comply and was subsequently tasered.
The weapon was later confirmed to be a replica.
The 18-year-old man has been given a Notice to Appear for one count of going armed so as to cause fear. He is due to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court on January 16.
A 19-year-old Waterford man has been charged with one count of obstruct police and is expected to appear
Serious assault and attempted break in, Holland Park
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault on a man in Holland Park last night.
At about 8.50pm two men were allegedly loitering around a Stonyfell Court address when the resident of the house went outside and approached the two men.
One man has allegedly struck the resident with a baseball bat causing the man to fall to the ground.
The man has then struck the resident again on the left knee before the two men have left on foot along Cavendish Road through a side path and left in a light-coloured utility.
Both men were described has having a solid build and were both wearing masks, a hockey mask and a balaclava.
A 51-year-old man was transported to hospital for minor injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.You can
Christmas, police style
Christmas Day is almost here again for another year and it’s a time for people to stop and reflect on the year that’s coming to an end.
Upper Mount Gravatt Station has some great officers who I’ve shared some great experiences with over the year with the best and sadly the worst in the community.
Christmas Day normally involves each officer brining a plate of food to share amongst their blue family whilst they are away from their real families. The reality is that often the food is untouched until the end of the shift when officers have finished attending incidents.
We’ll still be out in force however across the festive season which includes Christmas Day and new years whilst the rest of the world celebrates.
As you’re sitting down on Christmas Day, enjoying (or enduring) the family time, please stop and think about the emergency service workers away from their homes and their