Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

On Saturday September 7, residents of South Brisbane were treated to a family community day to celebrate 30 years of the Morningside Neighbourhood Watch 1 Camp 7 group working with local police to maintain a strong and connected community, reduce crime and improve community safety.

Police were overwhelmed with the attendance on Saturday, where our community were invited to see our Water Police and one of their operational boats, our Dive Squad with their operational truck showing the community all their great gear.
The Mounted Unit were there and showed off two of their much loved horses who stole the show with kids flocking to have a pat and say hi!
Local Morningside officers showed off one of our police vans to the kids who were all excited to check out the inside of a real police car!
Seymour the owl, the Neighbourhood Watch mascot was our most photogenic attraction and was a real

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Personal safety is on the agenda for discussion with local police coming along to Garden City on Thursday September 12, between 5pm and 6.30pm.
This Coffee with a Cop will have a different flavour with police offering a Bubble Tea for those who would like to have a chat with police around local community concerns.
This community engagement opportunity falls within Operation Romeo Airtight which has been running since June and is about helping members of our community to both feel safe and be safe, and will provide a proactive education aspect to raise awareness on crime prevention strategies.
Police from Mount Gravatt along with crime prevention staff will be on hand to have a chat with local residents and provide information in relation to home security, business security, vehicle security, personal safety and more.
We look forward to meeting you there!
Where: Comebuytea at Garden City, Level One (opposite Daiso)
When: Thursday September 12
Time: 5pm

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Police are investigating an incident in South Brisbane last night which resulted in a 17-year-old boy receiving life-threatening injuries.
At 8.30pm, officers were called to Clarence Street following reports the boy had received wounds consistent with being stabbed.
He was transported to the Princess Alexandra hospital for treatment to serious injuries.
Investigations are continuing by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Branch.
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: QP1901768129

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Rochedale Neighbourhood Watch organised the Rochedale Community Day held at Strawberry Fields Park on Sunday September 8.
For a relatively young Neighbourhood Watch Group,  the day was a great success and residents in the local area turned up to participate and support the day and show their support of a safer community.
Neighbourhood Watch is clearly still bringing people together and contributing towards creating a sense of community.
Police were kept busy talking to parents and residents about home and vehicle security as well as personal safety.
The children loved a chat and a sticker and were treated to the siren on the police car and as always, the police motorbike was very popular but was in competition with the success of the baby animal farm.
Unfortunately police had to leave prior to the judging of the best dressed pooch, but we had already picked our favourite.
Thanks to all who attended and took the time

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Police are encouraging residents in the suburbs of Macgregor and Rochedale to be aware and vigilant with their home and vehicle security, after recent reports of break and enters within the suburbs since the beginning of September.
Entry methods vary, however a common and persistent factor in these offences are unlocked doors/windows and vehicles with offences occurring predominately in the early morning hours.
Police are continuing to investigate these matters and anyone with information should contact police.
Further assistance with home and vehicle security measures are available here, and free audits can be provided by crime prevention staff by contacting 3364 3181.
The affected streets are listed below:
Theft from motor vehicle:

Benaud Street, Macgregor
Le Grand Street, Macgregor
Doone Street, Macgregor
Cooper Crescent, Rochedale (break and enter of home)
Altitude Street, Rochedale
Splendour Street, Rochedale

Break and enter

Sunderland Street, Macgregor
Carnaby Street, Macgregor
Darlington Street, Macgregor (attempt)
Oscar Drive, Rochedale
McDermott Parade, Rochedale
Cockatoo Place, Rochedale
Willow Way, Rochedale

Police would also like to remind the community that

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Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Wynnum West on September 6 have charged a man.
Police will allege around 8:30pm a man entered the business at the intersection of Wynnum Road and Plaza Street, armed with a knife.
It will be further alleged he demanded money from a staff member, who complied with the man’s demands, before he fled the scene on foot.
No one was physically injured as a result of the robbery.
Police took a man into custody at an address in Manly West overnight.
A 30-year-old Wakerley man has been charged with armed robbery, attempted armed robbery and enter premises and commit an indictable offence.
He is due to appear in Cleveland Magistrates Court on September 9.
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

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Detectives investigating the death of 26-year-old Ioli Hadjilyra whose body was found in Kalinga Park on Wednesday, September 4 have released the name and image of a man who may able to assist with their investigation.
Bradley Edwards, 34 (pictured below) is described as Aboriginal, 190cm tall, slim build, black hair and brown eyes.
Police believe Mr Edwards may frequent within the inner-city and North Brisbane areas including Fortitude Valley, Nundah and Windsor.
Police are urging anyone who sights Mr Edwards or has any information regarding his current whereabouts to not approach him and to immediately call Triple Zero (000).
The CCTV below was taken on Tuesday, September 3 on Adelaide Street in Brisbane City .

Previous release: Friday, September 6 – https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2019/09/06/update-2-death-investigation-kalinga-park/ 
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

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A crime scene has been established following the discovery of a woman’s body in an area off Diggers Road at Clayfield near Kalinga Park this morning.
Police were notified by a member of the public shortly before midday and are now investigating the circumstances.
Forensic specialists will be required to identify the person.
An Investigation Centre has been established at Hendra Police Station with assistance from the Homicide Investigation Unit.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1901724512

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With school holidays fast approaching, police are seeking the assistance of the community to keep an eye on our local schools.
While the students and teachers will be enjoying a break away, unfortunately schools can become a target for offences such as graffiti, arson, trespass and break and enters.
While police and security guards will be patrolling the areas, we require help from community members by taking part in School Watch.
The School Watch program is a partnership between the Queensland Police Service, Education Queensland and the State Government Protective Security Service.
School Watch aims to reduce criminal activity in Queensland schools and encourages everyone to look out for after hours crime in our schools.
If you see anything suspicious, please don’t attempt to intervene.
Instead – look, listen and report by calling School Watch on 13 17 88.
If you see a crime in progress, please call Triple Zero (000).
By working together, we can keep our

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All residents of South Brisbane are invited to attend a community and police partnership event at Seven Hills State School this Saturday, September 7, between 12pm to 3pm.
This event is open to the community and we have many fun activities for the kids including a jumping castle and face painting, all of which are free.
We will also have live music, a sausage sizzle and raffles with prizes such as a bicycle.
The Mounted Unit will also be attending with their troop horses, water police with a vessel on display, dive squad with their operational truck to show the public through and the Road Policing Unit with one of their marked police vehicles.
We also have a Queensland Police All-Terrain Vehicle to show off to the public.
Come along for some free cake to celebrate 30 years of our local Neighbourhood Watch group.
Event details:
When: Saturday, September 8
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Where: Seven Hill State School

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