Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Detectives are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate the death of a 30-year-old man at Holland Park West last night.
Police were called to the location outside C.B. Mott Park on Logan Road around 11.00pm after a member of the public located the vehicle.
Joshua Thorne (pictured) was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Mr Thorne was believed to be living in the South Brisbane area and police are seeking public assistance to identify his recent movements and where he was staying.
Investigators are also appealing for anyone who may have seen a white 2008 Holden Commodore sedan with Queensland registration 642-KWR (pictured) in the Holland Park West area last night, or who may have dash cam vision from Logan Road to contact police.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Detectives are investigating the death of a man located in a car in Holland Park West overnight.
Police were called to the location outside C.B. Mott Park on Logan Road around 11.00pm after a member of the public located the vehicle.
A 30-year-old Urangan man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police have established a crime scene and investigations are underway to establish the cause of death.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen a white 2008 Holden Commodore sedan with Queensland registration 642-KWR (pictured) in the Holland Park West area last night, or who may have dash cam vision from Logan Road 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

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Free identification wristbands that help reunite lost children with their parents are once again available at the Ekka, Police Minister Mark Ryan announced yesterday.
The wristbands which help to reunite lost children with their parents contributed to returning almost 100 children at the 2018 event.
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Officers are expecting many visitors to the Ekka Police Station this year after distributing approximately 15,000 wristbands throughout last year’s Ekka.
The wristbands have a space for parents and carers to write their contact details on them prior to securing the band to the wearer’s wrist.
Officers will be handing out the wristbands everyday of the show
In addition to obtaining a wristband on the day, police encourage parents to seriously discuss being safe at the show with their children.
Inspector Garry Watts of the Fortitude Valley Patrol Group suggested keeping records of what your child is wearing amongst his safety tips.
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Investigations are continuing into the armed robbery of a liquor store at Coorparoo yesterday (Thursday, August 8).
Around 12.15pm a man approached a 41-year-old employee at the business on Old Cleveland Road armed with a knife.
He pointed the knife at the woman before stealing a quantity of cash from the register.
The man then fled the store and is described as Caucasian, aged between 30 and 40, with a solid build and wearing a black cap, grey hooded jumper and dark shorts.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact police.
UPDATE 12MD August 9 – Detectives have released images of a man who may be able to assist them with their investigations.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Police investigating a car and pedestrian incident in Greenslopes yesterday are appealing for public assistance.
At 6pm, a black Mazda 3 was travelling in the eastbound lanes of Cornwall Street near the intersection with Logan Road when it collided with a pedestrian who ran across the road.
The 31-year-old pedestrian was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with a serious head injury.
The 27-year-old male driver and the Mazda 3 left the scene before police arrived but both were located several hours later.
Officers are asking anyone who may witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage or CCTV of the area at the time to please contact them.
Forensic Crash 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

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Police are encouraging residents within the suburb of Mansfield to be vigilant with home and vehicle security measures after a number of offences were reported in the last month.
The majority of the offences have been reported to occur overnight, with offenders targeting residences via forced entry through breaking glass on rear sliding doors.
Offenders are targeting jewellery, watches, vehicle keys and bank cards/wallets/handbags.
Vehicles parked in driveways or on the roadside are also being targeted, with police reminding residents to ensure vehicles are always secured and valuables removed.
Reviewing your home security  and vehicle security measures are an important step in reducing your risk of opportunistic crime occurring.
If you would like a free security audit conducted on your home, please contact the South Brisbane District Crime Prevention unit on 3364 3181.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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In the Riverside area, there have been 27 dwellings broken in to over the last week. Most of these breaks were ‘sneak’ breaks where homes were unsecured at the time of the offence.
Police are reminding all residents to remember to lock their doors, even if their home is not on the ground floor after five units were broken into, one on the second floor of its building.
Five underground carparks were broken into, with a number of secure cages entered. Property stolen included electric bicycles.
This week, 12 cars and two motorcycles were stolen, including a 2001 red Lancer from Holland Park and an orange 2019 KTM Enduro motorcycle from West End.
A motorised wheelchair has been stolen from West End this week, with the chair observed on the back of a white utility vehicle.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs

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Community leaders, local police and politicians came together for a gala celebration at Michael’s Oriental Restaurant in Eight Miles Plains on Saturday August 3, to raise funds for the Sahara House.
Sahara House is a first of it’s kind shelter in Brisbane that serves as a refuge for women of Indian origin anywhere in Australia.
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Social worker, and manager of Sahara House, Jatinder Kaur said Sahara meant support in Hindi.
“The house is a place for women to get help, social support, advice and a means of moving forward,” Ms Kaur said.
Social Worker and Shelter Manager Jatinder Kaur
The event, hosted by the Punjabi Welfare Association of Australia, featured over 150 attendees and managed to raise over $30,000 for the shelter.
Pinky Singh, president of the Punjabi Welfare Association Australia said as future leaders, it’s our duty to eradicate this pest and we need to take a stand against domestic

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In the lead up to Queensland Road Safety Week (August 26 – August 30), officers from Carina Station invite everyone to Coffee with a Cop.
Officers are committed to road safety and this Coffee with a Cop event will be your opportunity to come along, meet local police and ask any burning questions.
Officers will be taking the opportunity to educate on road safety.
So come and join us:
When: Tuesday August 13 at 8am – 10am.
Where: 881 Old Cleveland Road, Carina Heights
We look forward to seeing you there.

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On Friday August 2, officers from the Centenary Property Team executed a search warrant at an address in  Darra in relation to alleged stolen property, namely drainage grates, which had been stolen from businesses across Brisbane.
During the search warrant, a total of 134 metal drainage grates and 14 square storm water grates were located.
Investigations are ongoing and police are encouraging anyone with information in relation to the owners of the alleged stolen property to make contact.

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 these reference numbers: QP1901413441, QP1901465264

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