Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating after a woman died in a traffic crash in Paddington this afternoon.
Around 3.30pm a motorcyclist was travelling north on Hale Street. As she approached the Caxton Street on ramp she has collided with a vehicle and came off the bike.
The rider, a Bridgeman Downs woman in her 40s, died at the scene.
Investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision on Hale Street around 3.30pm 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 day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900467268
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Kangaroo Point Coffee With A Cop
Police from Dutton Park Station and the Riverside Patrol Group were given a warm welcome by the Bar Spritz management and staff yesterday on the cliffs of Kangaroo Point for a Coffee With A Cop event.
Local community members who stopped by enjoyed the magnificent view with their breakfast, as well as a free coffee compliments of Dutton Park Police.
VIPs (Volunteers in Policing) and Crime Prevention Officers were also on hand to provide pamphlets and advice on home security and personal safety.
Coffee with a Cop events are a great opportunity for us to connect with the community in a friendly, informal way.
We recognise how valuable these interactions are for people who want to find out more about the work we do and the help we can offer the community – even if it’s just sharing our safety tips!
Keep an eye out for our next event.
Thanks to everyone who came out and said hi!
Armed robbery, Yeronga
Police are investigating after a teenager attempted to rob a convenience store at Yeronga overnight.
Around 10.25pm a male teenager entered the Fairfield Road store armed with a knife and demanded money.
A male staff member declined and challenged the teenager with a mop. The teenager ran from the store and was last seen heading south on Devon Street.
He is described as late teens, 175cm with a medium build and wearing a grey hooded jumper.
Anyone with further information 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 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1900462158
Suspected stolen property located, Wynnum
Police are hoping to reunite up to $150,000 worth of unique property suspected of being stolen with its rightful owners.
The property, most of which is believed to be rare and valuable items, was seized during a raid on an address in Wynnum on February 28.
Two occupants at the address, a 54-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man, were arrested on drug related offences and are currently assisting police with inquires.
Some of the antique property includes a 1950 camera, commemorative coins, jewellery and historical bank notes.
Police suspect the property is stolen from numerous break-ins across Brisbane over the past ten years.
Police are urging the public to review the images and email bayside.foundproperty@police.qld.gov.au if they can assist in returning these items to their rightful owners.
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,
Final update: Logan disturbance
Yesterday afternoon police charged a 33-year-old Upper Coomera man for his alleged involvement in an incident at a shopping centre at Loganholme on Monday, February 4.
The man has been charged with one count of affray and one count of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. Police will further allege a circumstance of aggravation to the charge, that this man is a member of a criminal organisation (Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang).
It will be alleged that on February 4, around 4.30pm the man was one of a number of men who were involved in an altercation in this shopping centre. This altercation resulted in a 27-year-old man receiving a gunshot wound to his leg.
Following the incident, significant investigations were undertaken by the Logan Criminal Investigation Branch supported by State Crime Command and resulting in all offenders involved in this matter being charged with a range of serious offences. These matters are
Murarrie State School strong on leadership
Adopt-a-Cop Senior Constable Kerri Edwards of the Cannon Hill Police Beat was honoured to attend the Badge Ceremony for Murarrie State School this month.
Two very special year six students pledged their commitment to the help with leadership and school spirit.
Evie and Hayden have been students at Murrarie State School most of their schooling lives and are proud to be able to stand up as representatives of the school.
Evie and Hayden were presented with their School Captain badges and each received a candle representing their burning desire to lead.
Murarrie is a small State School of approximately 80 students and although it is small it prides itself on strong family and community relationships.
The QPS Adopt-a-Cop program was implemented in 1985 to build positive relationships between police and members of the school community through the voluntary appointment of Adopt-a-Cops to schools and other relevant organisations.
Contact your school office if you don’t know your Adopt-a-Cop
Upper Mount Gravatt Police seek assistance to locate owner
In the early hours of February 28, a series of attempted burglaries occurred in the vicinity of Almavale, Argoon and Donnington Streets in Carindale.
An offender was subsequently tracked from the area and later arrested by police in possession of an old blue Raleigh Mountain Bike (pictured below).
Police are seeking assistance to identify the owner of the bicycle which was used to facilitate escape from the area and was likely stolen from the vicinity.
Whilst not of significant monetary value, the bicycle would assist police with identifying the movements of the offender prior to arrest and possibly identify further offences.
It is requested if residents could contact police if they can provide any further information related to the events of February 28 or in relation to the owner of the bicycle.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report
Care Kits Queensland and officers from Morningside CPIU combine efforts to help young lives
Care Kits for Kids Queensland volunteers, Christine Rafter, Matilda Frijters and Stephanie Hinrichs recently attended Morningside Station and met with Detective Senior Sergeant John Mison of the Child Protection and Investigation Unit.
The Care Kits volunteers proudly displayed some of their recent samples soon to be provided to front line investigators to hand out to children in need.
An example of Care Kits assembled by the volunteers
The volunteers collect handcrafted donations including clothing, toiletry and educational items to make the Care Kits.
These packs are then made available to responding police to hand out to children in times of crisis.
Detective Senior Sergeant John Mison, Sergeant Carolyn Cox and Kits for Kids Queensland volunteers, Christine Rafter, Matilda Frijters and Stephanie Hinrichs
Detective Senior Sergeant Mison was impressed with the volunteers’ generosity, dedication and commitment to helping children in need.
“I am proud to be associated with this not-for-profit agency and these charitable ladies who give their
QPS gets colourful for Holi 2019
Brisbane Holi – BrisAsia Festival of Colours 2019 took place on Saturday, March 2 with thousands of participants once again taking part in celebrations signifying the ultimate victory of good over evil.
Selfie Time! with A/SGT Wootton, PLO Lashand and SPLO Rong
Holi is an annual event for all members of the community to come to a single platform, to colour each other, dance and have fun together.
Senior Police Liaison Officer Ken Rong, Police Liaison Officer Ricky Lashand, alongside Acting Senior Sergeant Vernon Wootton were honoured to be invited and joyfully engaged in distributing coloured dye (Rangoli) and the messages of peace, harmony and respect in our community.
Many thanks to all who came up to say hello.
A special thanks to the team from the Indian Cultural and Sports Club Inc. – Brisbane for allowing us to contribute to this auspicious day.
Happy Holi from the QPS!
Musgrave Park shines for Coffee with a Cop
West End’s iconic Musgrave Park played centre stage for special Coffee with a Cop program on Sunday, March 3.
Despite the wet weather, hundreds of locals, tourists, community leaders and stakeholders had the chance to meet their local police, receive timely home and personal safety advice and treat themselves to FREE coffee and a sausage sizzle courtesy of Brisbane City Council’s Safer Community Initiative and South Brisbane Men’s Shed.
Liaison Officer, Volunteers in Police (ViPs) and District Crime Prevention Officers joined their colleges from West End Station and the Rail Squad to answer questions, take photos and highlight how our police are helping to create safe spaces in Brisbane and beyond.
The team from Crime Stoppers and the West End Community Association also hosted stalls, much to the delight of all attendees.
Officers with community elders
“We’ve had a great response today from our community,” Inspector Grant Goodall from West End Police Station.
“We’re fortunate enough