With Christmas and the holiday period fast approaching, we may look around our homes and gardens and notice some areas that could do with some sprucing up!
Maybe you’ve just received a flyer or magnet in your mail box for a service that you just need right now!
Unfortunately, in this day and age, not everyone is legitimate and so when you receive these items in your mail box, just do a couple of quick checks to ensure you will be dealing with a legitimate, qualified and licensed trade person.
You can check a contractor has a current licence by logging onto the Queensland Building and Construction Commission website (QBCC). This site is a great way to find out if you are dealing with a licenced builder and whether or not that builder/contractor has had any recent breaches or fines.
If you are not looking for a builder, you can also check out credentials
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
South Brisbane’s junior police give back to the community
On Friday November 23, a group of officers from the South Brisbane District came together and took up the challenge to give back to the community through the annual QPS Commissioners Gift Drive.
For the past 26 years, the QPS has come together at Christmas time to donate new toys for children who are at-risk or disadvantaged over the holiday period.
Officers from South Brisbane took the opportunity to show their children what giving back looks like, and brought their kids along, kitted out in their junior police officers.
The kids were greeted by the Commissioner and the Honourable Mark Ryan, Minister for Police, at Police Headquarters, before making their way to the hand-made sleigh where they were able to drop off their gifts for children in need.
Thank you to all officers from South Brisbane who took time out of their days to ensure their community has a merry Christmas.
Online dating safety reminder
Police are reminding users of online dating websites and smartphone applications to be mindful of their personal safety after a man was assaulted and robbed in Brisbane’s south in late October.
The internet and smart phone technology provide opportunities to meet new people, unfortunately, they can also introduce criminals’ intent on theft, fraud or other offences into your life.
A 35-year-old Brisbane man was assaulted and robbed after meeting up with someone he had only previous interacted with online.
When the pair met in East Brisbane on October 23 the 35-year-old was assaulted by the man, and two other people who had accompanied him, an unknown woman and man. He was punched and hit with a baseball bat before managing to break free and flee. The man attended hospital and obtained treatment for bruising and swelling to his face and head.
Following police investigations, a 21-year-old man was arrested at a Highgate Hill address
Attempted armed robbery, Annerley
Detectives are investigating after an attempted armed robbery in Annerley this afternoon.
At around 3:20pm a woman was sitting in her car on Denham street when she was approached by a man.
The man produced a knife and demanded the woman’s car. He attempted to drive the vehicle but fled the scene on foot when he was unable to start the car.
The woman was not physically injured during the attempted robbery.
The man is described as African in appearance, approximately 170cm tall and of a medium build and was last seen wearing dark coloured pants and a hooded jumper.
He was last seen running along Denham street before turning into Florence Street.
Anyone with 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
Brisbane Police to establish LGBTI+ Community Consultative Group
Police from Brisbane Region are in the process of establishing an LGBTI+ Community Consultative Group to build relationships, increase understanding and ensure effective communications between the Queensland Police Service and organisations influential in LGBTI+ communities.
Prior to our first meeting, we would like to find out what the community thinks are the main issues LGBTI people are currently facing and how we can work together to build relationships and make the community a safer place for all.
The survey will be open until December 20 and our first meeting will be set down at the beginning of the new year.
The Community Consultative Group is currently for the Brisbane Region only, but many of the organisations attending will also service the entire state.
Click here to access the survey.
For further information please contact LGBTIProgram.NorthBrisbane@police.qld.gov.au
Update: Indecent assault, South Brisbane
Detectives have images of a group of men who may be able to assist police with their enquiries into the indecent assault of a woman in South Brisbane on October 6.
Investigations indicate at around 5:30pm a woman was approached by a group of men as she stood on a bus platform.
As the men walked past the girl one of the men inappropriately touched the 18-year-old woman.
When she challenged the man he pushed her to ground, before walking away.
The man was last seen walking towards the Brisbane CBD, across the Victoria Bridge.
The woman did not require medical treatment as a result of the incident.
Investigators released images to the public on November 8 and have released further images in an effort to identify the man.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance with a large tattoo on his left calf and was last seen wearing aqua shorts, an aqua shirt with white stripes,
Dressed to impress: Police donate their uniforms
It’s amazing what can be achieved when people come together to help one another.
As officers of the Queensland Police Service, we serve with honour and for one particular initiative, have literally given the shirts off our backs to help those in need.
The initiative – Uniform 4 Kids which kicked off earlier this year, allowed our officers from all 22 stations in the South Brisbane District to donate their unwanted uniforms to be transformed by extremely talented individuals into unique items for young disadvantaged children.
Officers with the transformed uniforms
What was once a reflector vest, is now a practical tote bag… What was once a formal shirt is now a fancy smock.. what was once a pair of operational pants is now an trendy set of shorts to beat this summers heat.
The aims of this program include:
Improving self-esteem and giving children in need a real sense of pride.
Reducing bullying.
Bridging the communication gap
Suspicious unit fire, Highgate Hill
Police are investigating a suspicious unit fire that occurred at Highgate Hill this afternoon.
At about 12.10pm, police attended a unit complex at Rosecliffe Street in relation to a fire at that location which also destroyed four vehicles parked at the complex.
No one was injured during the blaze.
Initial investigations into the fire have investigators treating the incident as suspicious.
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 registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1802178097
Arson investigation, Kallangur
Detectives investigating a suspicious fire at a Kallangur business that caused extensive damage in the early hours of Sunday morning are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Around 3.40am, officers attended a pet store on Russell Street after a report of a fire.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the premises was accessed and the fire was intentionally lit.
As part of their inquiries detectives are appealing for anyone who was driving in the vicinity of Russell Street and Dohles Rock Road between midnight and 3.40am that has any dashcam footage to contact them.
Investigations continue.
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: QP1802153468
ATO scam alert for Centenary
An Australian Tax Office (ATO) phishing scam is once again making its rounds in the Centenary Policing division.
Recently a local grocery manager saved a 65-year-old woman from being scammed.
The woman was contacted by a man stating that he was from the ATO. He told her that she had a significant debt that, if left unpaid, would land her in jail. In order to pay off this debt she had to purchase $3000 in iTunes cards.
Two days previously a 35-year-old man attended Calamvale station with a similar story, the threat of going to jail encouraged this man to give the scammer his name, address and banking details.
The ATO website has details of many scams which use the ATO identifiers.
The number one rule to avoid scams is – if someone rings you and you do not know definitively who they are do not provide any personal information.
Verify the identity of the contact by calling