Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

Representatives from the South Brisbane Police District’s Police Liaison Unit, had the privilege of addressing the well-respected members of the Korean Senior Association of Queensland at a recent forum at the Old Inala Hall.

Topics of the presentation included identifying and contacting police, personal safety, suspect identification, home and vehicle safety, traffic accident management and fraud and scam awareness.
South Brisbane District’s newest Police Liaison Officer, PLO Jeong Bae said the session was very well received.
“Attendee’s asked several topical questions and I sincerely believe that the information provided will assist everyone to make informed decisions to stay safe and secure,” PLO Bae said.
Community groups such as the Korean Senior Association of Queensland regularly encourage their members to attend such sessions to better understand how to better engage with the Queensland Police Service and how to stay safe.
Acting Sergeant Vernon Wootton of the Cross Cultural Liaison unit said successful policing efforts need to be

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Police across Bayside Property team, Upper Mount Gravatt Criminal Investigation Branch and Logan Central Station have charged three people with more than 15 offences after police executed several search warrants in Waterford West, Forest Lake and Woodridge.
Police have located a quantity of stolen jewellery, phones and computer accessories from break-ins across Bayside, South Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast area. Police also seized utensils used for dangerous drugs.
An 18-year-old man from Woodridge was charged with 14 offences including six counts of enter premises and commit indictable offences by break, two counts of burglary and commit indictable offence, two counts of receiving tainted property, enter dwelling with intent by break, stealing and unlawful use of motor vehicle.
Further investigations were carried out by the detectives and the man was charged for a further four counts of burglary and commit indictable offences which occurred in Victoria Point and Loganlea.
A 20-year-old woman from Forest

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Forensic Crash Unit investigators are appealing for public assistance after fatal traffic crash at Chandler claimed the life of a man today.
Just before 2pm initial investigations indicate a black Honda motorcycle was travelling on Old Cleveland Road when it crashed into a Mazda 3.
The rider, a 31-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 27-year-old woman who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The car’s driver, a 72-year-old woman was also taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have dash cam footage of the incident 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

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On Wednesday July 17, officers from the Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station had the pleasure of being invited to host a special information booth at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Student Services International Arrival Lounge.
The event took place at the St. Lucia Campus with hundreds of International students liaising with their local police and and receiving timely information on a range of topics including cyber safety, road safety, personal safety and ways to contact police.

Students from as far China, South Korea, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Canada, United States and Mexico flocked to take photos with their new local officers.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Li-Shan Huang said police are here to educate students arriving into the country  with practical advice on how to stay safe and enjoy everything that is on offer across our great State.
“We have had a positive reception here at the University of Queensland and we hope that

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A man has been charged with 13 serious offences after allegedly climbing the structure above the Clem 7 Tunnel entrance in Kangaroo Point this morning while armed with knives.
It will be alleged that around 6.50am a man entered a café on Baines Street and approached three employees behind the main counter.
The man allegedly demanded they hand over knives before taking two blades from a bench and leaving the premises.
A short time later the man returned and threatened a customer with the knives before forcing his way back into the café and making further threats to staff.
The employees and customer fled the scene before the man also left and crossed the road where he then allegedly climbed the Clem 7 tunnel structure on Shafston Avenue around 7am.
Officers blocked entry to the tunnel while specialist negotiators were called in to speak with the man.
It is further alleged that at one point the

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Emergency Service representatives take part in ‘mock crash’ road safety scenario
Today, police from Inala Station, paramedics from the Queensland Ambulance Service and RACQ representatives attended the Forest Lake State High School to present an emotion-charged scenario to school students.
The scenario aimed to teach students about the possible outcomes of poor choices and how important road safety is.
Senior Constable Gavin King said it was important students learn about road safety as they prepare to finish school and begin taking to the roads themselves.
“Students were given the opportunity to participate in a ‘mock crash’ road safety scenario,” Senior Constable King said.
“Students then explored and were equipped with real world strategies for combating the ‘Fatal Five’ road safety issues.”

The Fatal Five are speeding, drink/drug driving, fatigue, seat belt use and driver distraction/inattention.
Today’s event took a community approach to road safety issues involving emergency service workers and other local professionals to help demonstrate a

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Police have charged a third person with accessory after the fact to attempted murder as investigations continue into the shooting of a man and woman at Sunnybank on Saturday, June 22.
The arrest overnight of the 39-year-old Greenbank man is the second due to assistance they are alleged to have provided to the people directly involved in the shooting.
On July 3, police charged a 41-year-old man from Pallara with two counts of being an accessory after the fact to attempted murder.
On June 23, a 24-year-old Doolandella man was charged with multiple offences including two counts of being an accessory after the fact to attempted murder. He appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 24 and was remanded in custody to next appear in court on July 22.
Police investigating the shooting are still appealing for public assistance to help locate Brendyn Clark, a 38-year-old Sunnybank Hills man, who may be able to

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On Sunday July 7, officers from across South Brisbane came together for the official launch of the Chinese safety videos produced by the Northwestern Chinese Association of Queensland (NCAQ).
These videos are aimed at educating members of the Chinese community in Brisbane about keeping safe and good crime prevention habits to adopt.
Featuring QPS Police Liaison Officers Ken Rong and Li-Shan Huang, the videos provide practical advice for members of the community, in Chinese.

Joining PLOs Rong and Huang were members of the South Brisbane senior management team, including Superintendent Virginia Nelson, Acting Superintendent Morrow, Inspector Dowdy, Inspector Partridge, Acting Inspector Crone and Acting Inspector Goodall.
Representing the community, president of the NCAQ Mr Mark Shi hosted the event, along with speaker and chairperson of the Chinese Community Crime Prevention Consultative Committee (CCCPCC), Ms Vicky Vu.
As a Senior Police Liaison Officer,  Ken Rong said it was important to provide support and partnership with the

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Officers from across the South Brisbane District recently joined members of the Australian Queensland Cultural Exchange Association and a number of community partner agencies on Saturday, July 13 to host a special community forum.
The forum promoted awareness around safety and an understanding about police services.
The free event was hosted at the MacGregor State School.
It showcased many aspects of policing and allowed attendees to mix and mingle with various units and police representatives.

Acting Sergeant Vernon Wootton said the goal of the event was to build better relationships with the Chinese community and the whole of the South Brisbane District.
“We have resources and presentations available in a number of languages and we encourage everyone to take part in these types of forums,” Acting Sergeant Wootoon said.

Chief Superintendent Brian Swan said efforts are being made by all policing agencies to reduce crime and foster relationships across the South Brisbane District.
“We are committed to

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During the school holiday period, officers from Carina Station attended the Carina PCYC vacation care program on Friday July 5, to deliver a Road Safety Awareness campaign message to around 30 children aged between six and 12.
Audience participation was quick from the start, keeping Acting Sergeant Kylie Baker on her toes.
Officers from Carina Police Station
The children had great responses to the questions asked of them and were able to come up with four of the five, Fatal Five contributing factors to traffic incidents (speed, drink and drug driving, fatigue, distraction and seat belts).
The big question of the day was ‘when can a kid sit in the front seat?’
Whilst the children thought the response of seven was great, they went on to understand the recommendation of being 12-years-old is safer given the dangers of injury to children when airbags deploy in traffic crashes.
The children’s end to the session involved a group

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