Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

A/Chief Superintendent Virginia Nelson at last nights RBT
If you drove anywhere near the Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road and State Route 30 and 21 in Mackenzie and Burbank last night, there was a good chance you saw Operation Wake Up.
Operation Wake Up, focuses on a operational and educational response to the current road fatalities and crashes within South Brisbane District.
Over 20 police from Bayside and Riverside patrol groups along with compliance officers from Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), were out in force at the major intersection targeting the Fatal Five – Speeding, Seat belts, Drink/Drug Driving, Fatigue and Distraction.
By far, the vast majority of drivers tested saw the friendly face of policing and were left to go their own way after passing roadside breath tests (RBT), roadside drug tests (RDT) and vehicle compliance checks.
Some were not so fortunate.

Four drivers exceeded the alcohol limit (low range);
Five drivers returned positive drug

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The QPS Christmas Concert is back again in 2018 and is sure to get you up and dancing as you prepare to rock around your Christmas tree.
This year, you can see the Queensland Pipes & Drums along with some other special musical acts including the Band of Blue who will be ready to get things sounding a lot like Christmas, for three days only.
When: Tuesday December 4, Wednesday December 5 and Thursday December 6 – 12pm to 2pm
Where: Queen Street Mall 
FREE! 
Your favourite mascots will be joined by some of our latest crime fighters as our young police pups get ready to celebrate their first Christmas!
We hope to see you there!

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On Thursday, November 29, police from Sunnybank Shopfront, Police Liaison Officers and members from Policelink, setup a pop up table inside the Sunnybank Plaza Shopping Centre.
Officers approached shoppers and businesses in the centre to discuss their concerns in the area.
Police took the time to remind shoppers to ensure their homes and vehicles are secured at all times and to be aware of their own personal safety.
You may have seen a high visibility police presence around South Brisbane lately, this is due to Operation Wake Up. This operation will focus on reducing road fatalities on South Brisbane District roads.
In light of this, officers tested shoppers about the road rules using the Road Rules Refresher Quiz. This is a timely reminder, to check that you know the road rules every twelve months.
Our Policelink officer was also present to assist customers with their enquiries.
To assist you with crime prevention information, the following resources are available

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Police have arrested a man and a boy following an alleged armed robbery at Sunnybank yesterday evening.
It is alleged at about 8.30pm, a man and a boy entered the drive-through entrance of a licenced premises on McCullough Street.
When staff questioned the boy in relation to his age, it is alleged the boy presented a knife and threatened staff.
It is further alleged the boy and the man fled the scene with a quantity of alcohol.
A short time later, police located and arrested a man and a boy who were in possession of a quantity of alcohol in Lister Street.
No one was injured during the incident.
A 14-year-old Coopers Plains boy is charged with one count each of robbery and enter premises with intent.
A 20-year-old Coopers Plains man is charged with one count each of robbery, receiving tainted property and enter premises with intent.
The man will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
 
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Police are urging residents living the above suburbs to be particularly vigilant in securing their homes, garages and vehicles. Offenders appear to be targeting cash, jewellery, expensive handbags and  keys.
Reports to Police indicate that offenders are:

cutting mesh security doors  and flyscreens (to manipulate locks);
removing louvres in laundry windows to gain entry; and
in some instances, doors and windows have been left insecure.

To help prevent this happening to you:

lock all doors, garages, windows and vehicles (even when you are home, offenders can sneak in and steal your valuables, car/house keys and subsequently your car);
lock internal doors between house and garage;
lock screen doors with a key, so screen cannot be cut and snib unlocked;
if possible, install security screens and alarms; and
report any suspicious behaviour to 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

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Police have charged three juveniles following a robbery that occurred earlier this month in Runcorn.
On November 19, a woman was at the Fruitgrove Railway Station when police will allege a group assaulted her and stole her handbag before running from the scene.
The woman sustained minor injuries.
A 16-year-old Zillmere boy has been charged with one count each of assault occasioning bodily harm and one count of robbery in company.
A 17-year-old Woodridge boy and a 16-year-old Waterford West girl have both been charged with one count each of robbery in company and receiving tainted property.
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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Police are appealing for public assistance following a robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon in Carindale.
Officers were called to Scrub Road just before 1pm after a 16-year-old boy was approached by two unknown teenagers who made demands for the boy’s wallet.
The group wAS then involved in an altercation and the boy was thrown to the ground before the pair fled from the scene with a wallet.
The boy received treatment for minor injuries.
The two suspects are described as being in their late teens, both were Caucasian, and one had black hair and a beige skateboard.
Officers are seeking assistance from anyone that may have been in the area at the time and has dash cam to contact them.
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

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Police seeking assistance to locate three people to assist with their investigation into a robbery that occurred at a train station in Runcorn earlier this month.
A woman was standing on the Fruitgrove Train Station on November 19 at 10.45pm when she was approached by two men and a woman.
The two men have assaulted the woman and stole her handbag before fleeing the area on foot.
The woman received treatment for minor injuries and then reported the matter to police.
One of the men is described as being Caucasian in appearance and had black hair and was wearing a black hooded jumper, a black cap, black pants and red shoes.
The second man is described as Caucasian and was wearing a red cap, red shirt, dark pants and grey shoes.
The woman is described as Caucasian and had light brown and blond hair and was last seen wearing a pink jumper and black pants.
Police are

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Two men have been charged following investigations into an alleged elaborate hoax incident in July that prompted police to establish a crime scene at Sherwood.
Around 9.25pm, on Tuesday July 31, police were called to an apartment complex on Oxley Road after receiving reports of a man attempting to put a body into the boot of a ride sharing vehicle.
As a result, a crime scene was established and investigations into the incident commenced.
Investigators determined the alleged event to be an elaborate hoax and two men were taken into custody on August 1 to assist police with inquries.
This morning, a 27-year-old Collingwood Park man and 35-year-old Redbank Plains man, were given a Notice to Appear on one count each of false representation by conduct resulting in police investigation.
The pair are expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 18.
Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming said the nature of this alleged incident resulted

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Police have responded to the armed robbery of a convenience store in Salisbury overnight.
At around 7:45 pm four people dressed in dark clothing, gloves and masks, entered the Lillian Avenue store armed with knives.
Two of the group jumped the counter while the other pair rain to the service area.
One of the group then assaulted a 17-year-old male staff member and demanded money and cigarettes.
The four fled the scene with a quantity of cash and cigarettes, driving away in a red hatch back.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage if they were driving in the area at the time to come forward.
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

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