Police have arrested four people today, following the culmination of a four-month operation targeting property crime in the South Brisbane, Logan and Gold Coast Districts.
The joint operation involved detectives from South Brisbane, Logan and Gold Coast District CIBs, as well as Logan District Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU), and commenced in February following an increase of break-and-enters around Eight Mile Plains, Sunnybank, Calamvale and Kuraby.
Following a thorough investigation, detectives executed six simultaneous search warrants at Crestmead, Kingston, Park Ridge, Browns Plains, Hollywell and Southport around 7am this morning.
A 50-year-old Crestmead man, a 27-year-old Park Ridge man, a 24-year-old Browns Plains man and a 38-year-old Hollywell man have been arrested.
It’s alleged the men are part of an organised criminal syndicate which orchestrated night-time break and enters across the South Brisbane District, primarily targeting cash and jewellery.
It’s further alleged the syndicate would then melt down the jewellery to
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Home and vehicle security reminder, Kuraby
In the last two weeks, a number of break and enter offences have been reported to police, within the Kuraby area.
Offender/s have been entering homes during night time hours or early in the morning and have been targeting easily accessible items such as handbags, wallets, jewellery, cash and car keys.
Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage at the below nominated dates, times and locations is asked to review their footage and contact police with any information that may assist investigations.
Police Reference
Offence Dates/Time
Address
QP1901051909
May 26 – May 30
Saint Patrick Ave, Kuraby
QP1901070810
June 3, 5.50am
Balmoral Street, Kuraby
QP1901070958
June 2 – 3 overnight
Lawrence Street, Kuraby
QP1901071722
June 3 12am – 5am
Stiller Drive, Kuraby
To reduce the chance of opportunistic theft occurring, local police are urging residents to review their current home and vehicle security.
The South Brisbane Crime Prevention Unit has provided the below home and vehicle security tips and can conduct a free audit of your current security. For information
Coffee with a Cop, Yeronga
On Friday May 31, Annerley officers were joined by their local Crime Prevention Unit and Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) for Coffee with a Cop at the Hyde Away Cafe, Yeronga.
The event was a great opportunity for local officers to meet with the community and discuss local issues, including the importance of home security.
Whilst speaking about home security, residents were reminded to maintain their home security at all times, and were provided with home security checklists to identify potential security risks around the home.
For those who weren’t able to attend, some of the security tips shared included:
Lock all doors and windows;
Keep the main entry/exit areas to your home well lit;
Keep garage doors locked and secured;
Ensure vehicles are locked and secured with all valuables removed including garage remote controls;
Fit locks to internal doors that provide access to living areas from the garage and ensure they are locked and secured;
Consider installing an alarm
Students reign supreme in National Reconciliation Week sports challenge
Officers from across the South Brisbane District gathered at the Acacia Ridge Murri School on Friday May 31 as part of the National Reconciliation Week Sports Challenge between students, staff and the Service.
The morning kicked off with a Student of the Month presentation by Acting Senior Sergeant Jim Bellos from the District Crime Prevention Unit, before players hit the field for the inaugural shield.
There were several touch football matches played between the junior students, senior students and Queensland Police.
The grand final was a well fought game with the senior students taking the inaugural championship with an 11 – five victory over the boys in blue.
The Honourable Leanne Enoch said that reconciliation is all about relationships.
“Our ability to work, play and support each other will help our communities move forward into the future,” Ms Enoch said.
Chief Superintendent Brian Swan address the strong crowd and remarked on the theme of having walking
Attempted armed robbery appeal, Calamvale and Logan
Detectives investigating two possible linked attempted armed robberies in Calamvale and Logan this morning have released images of a vehicle as part of an appeal for public assistance.
Shortly after 6.30am one male has produced a knife and attempted to force their way into a man’s car at the intersection of Chateau Street and Kinedana Street, Calamvale. This male has assaulted the occupant of the vehicle before fleeing in a silver sedan.
The man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
At 7.50am a woman was in a car in North Street, Logan Village when approached by two males and threatened.
The males are described as Caucasian and being aged in their late teens to mid 20’s.
They were seen leaving in a silver sedan.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or dash cam vision from the Calamvale and Logan Village area – and around Ingram Road in Sunnybank Hills
Robbery, Wishart
Police have charged a man after he allegedly threatened to burn a service station attendant earlier tonight.
It will be alleged at 7pm a man attended the Newnham Road business and selected a can of degreaser from the shelf. He then threatened to set it alight and burn the staff member before leaving the store.
Police located the man a short time later nearby.
A 34-year-old Bridgeman Downs man has been charged with one count of armed robbery and will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday June 3.
Armed robbery charges, Yeerongpilly
Police have charged six teenagers after they allegedly assaulted a man and stole his phone, wallet and watch at Yeerongpilly last night.
It will be alleged at 11.25pm on Friday night a 24-year-old Yeronga man was walking on a pedestrian bridge off Fairfield Road when he approached six teenagers. The teenagers surrounded the man and one of them held a knife to the man’s throat. They demanded his wallet, phone and watch and after he complied, they kicked the man in the back.
The man flagged down a passer-by and police located the six boys nearby a short time later.
Six boys aged between 13 and 17 from Logan have all been charged with armed robbery in company and will be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.
The victim was treated at the Princess Alexandra Hospital for a small cut to his neck.
Crime Alert – Thornlands and Redland Bay
Police are encouraging residents in the Thornlands and Redland Bay areas to be vigilant with vehicle and property security following a number of break and enter, unlawful entry of motor vehicle (stealing items from a motor vehicle) and unlawful use of motor vehicle (stealing of motor vehicle) offences reported to Police from May 28 – May 30.
Between the hours of 11.30pm and 9.00am, unknown offenders have approached a number of addresses and gained entry to vehicles parked in driveways to then access the remote control to gain access to houses via the garage. Unknown offenders have stolen keys, garage remotes, cash and cards. Two vehicles were also reported stolen, however have since been recovered.
The targeted streets include:
Redland Bay
Penetecost Pl
Lindeman Pl
Bedarra St
Thornlands
Kiama Cct
Waterline Blvd
Police would like to encourage residents to ensure that vehicles are locked and secured, even when parked in your own driveway and to ensure that valuable items are
Burglary and fraud investigation, Sunnybank
Detectives from South Brisbane District are investigating the burglary of a home in Sunnybank in which over $130,000 worth of property was stolen.
Investigations indicate entry was gained to the home between April 17 and April 20 where watches, jewellery and bank cards were stolen.
Investigators have released vision of a man who may be able to assist police with their enquiries after a bank card stolen during the burglary was used at an ATM at a shopping centre in Sunnybank on April 21.
Anyone with information is urged 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.
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.
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Pursuit of stolen vehicle, Graceville to Murrumba Downs
A teenage boy and 20-year-old man have been charged after an alleged stolen vehicle was driven at high speed from Graceville to Murrumba Downs last night (May 31)
It will be alleged around 9.10pm a red Toyota Aurion sedan which had been reported stolen from an address in Twin Waters on May 29 was observed by police at an Oxley Road service station.
Two police vehicles attempted to intercept the stolen vehicle before the driver accelerated and struck a petrol bowser, driving off at high speed.
PolAir continued to track the vehicle before a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed at Bald Hills.
Police followed the car before the occupants fled on foot at Murrumba Downs where they were taken into custody shortly after without incident.
A 20-year-old Cherbourg man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving whilst disqualified, burglary and