Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is aware of protest activity planned at Kangaroo Point on Sunday, June 21.
While a public assembly on Walmsley and Lockerbie streets has been authorised, the disruption of traffic on Main Street has not.
Police have been urging people not to attend protests to ensure they can comply with the Chief Health Officer’s directions in relation to COVID-19.
If anyone does attend a protest, they should not gather in groups of more than 20 and should ensure they practice social distancing and good hygiene.
Anyone who feels unwell should stay at home and not put others at risk.
While the QPS respects the right for lawful and peaceful protests in accordance with the Peaceful Assembly Act 1992 (Qld), violent or criminal behaviour will not be tolerated.

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Police are investigating a serious, two vehicle traffic crash in Brisbane’s south last night.
At 9.30pm, emergency services were called to the corner of Clendon St and Progress Rd at Wacol following the crash.
The crash resulted in one of the vehicles hitting a power pole before it landed on its side.
The 33-year-old female driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.
Police will allege the 24-year-old driver of the other car left the scene before emergency services arrived.
A police dog tracked the man to the intersection of Garden and Pine Rd at Richlands, concealed in bushland, where he was taken into custody.
He was transported the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment to a police dog bite to his upper thigh.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or driving behaviour prior to the crash to come forward.
Investigations by the Forensic

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Police have seized weapons and drugs, including a drug manufacturing lab, following a raid at a property with links to the Comanchero and Bandido Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs in Chandler yesterday.
During a search of a property on Old Cleveland Road, officers from Taskforce Maxima – Organised Crime Gangs Group located a clandestine laboratory used to produce crystal methylamphetamine (ice), along with 30 grams of ice, cannabis, a significant quantity of substance believed to be a dangerous drug (yet to be analysed), machine gun, handgun and ammunition.
The illicit laboratory team (ILIT) attended the location to remove the lab items and render the property safe.
A 45-year-old Chandler man has been charged with possession dangerous drugs over schedule (Ice), produce dangerous drug, possession dangerous drug (cannabis), possession property suspected to have been used in the commission of a crime, four charges of unlawful possession of weapons, possession

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Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident at Archerfield this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate just before 1pm a late model silver Commodore occupied by a man and a woman attended a Beatty Road car yard.
A short altercation occurred which resulted in a 61-year-old man suffering a laceration to the back of his head after being struck with a firearm.
No one else was injured during the incident.
Shots were fired a short time later which caused damage to nearby vehicles.
The late model silver sedan and a late model black sedan were later seen driving in the Archerfield area.
Detectives are urging anyone with any information or dashcam vision to contact police.
A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.You can report information about crime anonymously to

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South Brisbane Police are reminding all community members of the steps they can take to help ensure their vehicle is secure.
There are a number of steps that you can easily take yourself to improve your vehicle security when out and about and parking at home.
Remember to:

Always lock your vehicle, including the boot and sunroof, and remember to fully close all windows.
Always keep your keys out of sight and never leave vehicle keys lying around on tables, benches, bedside tables or key hooks.
Remove keys from the ignition and lock your vehicle if your vehicle is parked or unattended; even if it’s only for a minute.
Never hide spare keys on or in the vehicle – thieves know where to look.
Remove all valuables and personal items when leaving your car unattended, or ensure they are out of sight.
Always take your vehicle keys with you whenever you are going out, even if you are

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South Brisbane Police are reminding all community members of the steps they can take to help ensure their personal safety.
There are a number of steps that you can easily take yourself to improve your personal safety when out and about.

Remember to:

Be aware and stay alert to your surroundings

Consider removing headphones or turning the volume down so you can still be aware of what’s going on around you

Plan your trip and avoid walking alone in dimly lit areas

Consider telling a friend or family member where you’re going and when you’re expected to be home

If you ever feel uncomfortable in a situation, remove yourself as quickly as possible

Trust your instincts and remove yourself from any situation that makes you feel uneasy

If meeting someone to buy or sell something, meet in a busy and public place

Record the details of the person you are meeting including

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a traffic crash in Carina yesterday afternoon.
Around 5.40pm, a white Isuzu utility collided with a motorcycle on the corner of Jones and Old Cleveland Roads.
The motorcycle rider was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the utility was not physically injured.
Forensic Crash Unit officers are appealing for anyone in the vicinity of Jones Road and Old Cleveland Road around 5.40pm yesterday, who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage, to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2001224114 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Mandarin-speaking scammers have been allegedly targeting vulnerable Chinese speaking international students and community members by making false allegations of money laundering or identity fraud.
The Queensland Police Service has received an increasing number of inquiries and have been able to provide assistance through preventative education and reports.
Some recent scam calls have started with a scammer claiming to be from a courier service, notifying a victim that a parcel related to them was intercepted by custom officials and contained allegedly stolen personal identification information.
In another scenario, the victim is told their identification or health care card has been used for medical treatment in China and health authorities have advised the victim breached isolation compliance after allegedly testing positive to COVID-19.
In both circumstances, the scammer offers to assist the victim to report the theft of their identity to the authorities and then refers the victim to another person who claims to be a

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Four children have been charged after a stolen vehicle was allegedly driven at speed through Brisbane’s south yesterday.
PolAir observed the white Landrover Discovery which had allegedly been stolen from Auchenflower on June 8 travelling through Inala before heading onto the Logan Motorway at Larapinta around 2.30pm.
The vehicle was tracked as it continued to allegedly be driven dangerously throughout local streets and suburbs, travelling through red lights.
Just before 4pm the stolen car was observed by PolAir entering the Level 1 carpark of a shopping centre at Toowong.
Dog Squad units converged on the location and officers spotted four people allegedly running from the vehicle towards the train station.
A short foot pursuit commenced and the four were taken into custody without incident.
Two 14-year-old boys, a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl have been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, burglary and commit and indictable offence and receiving

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Police have released vision of three men who may be able to assist with ongoing investigations into a robbery at South Brisbane.
Between 1:00am and 1:30am on April 19 a 35-year-old man was walking along Fleet Lane when he was approached by three men who assaulted him before taking his mobile phone and wallet.
The trio then fled in a small black Toyota, possibly an older Prius or Corolla.
At around 4:55am the same morning the three men pictured were dropped off at a convenience store on Vulture Street in East Brisbane where they allegedly used the 35-year-old victim’s credit card to purchase food and cigarettes.
They were last seen walking towards Wellington Road in Woolloongabba.
Police are appealing for anyone who may recognise the men in the CCTV images or have further information to come forward.

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