On Saturday, November 17 McHappy Day took place across hundreds of local McDonalds restaurants across our great State.
Here in South Brisbane, Queensland Police Officers from across the District jumped at the chance to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).
Police Officers, New Recruits, Police Liaison Officers and Volunteers in Police had the chance to showcase their skills in flipping burgers, frying nuggets and whipping up freshly brewed coffee to hundreds of patrons throughout the day.
South Brisbane officers celebrating McHappy Day!
This year marks one of the biggest years yet for McHappy Day as they celebrate their 26th Anniversary and aim to raise a record $4 million for RMHC.
“It was great to see our Officers going above the call of duty and interacting with the customers and children with decorum, respect and integrity for this wonderful cause,” South Brisbane District’s Cross Cultural Liaison Officer Sergeant Jim Bellos said.
Some of the other fun family-orientated activities
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Appeal for witness and vision- Marsden disturbance
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident at a church in Marsden last week.
Initial inquiries indicate around 7.30pm on November 14 a number of people attended the McCarthy Road church with one of them entering a function room and disrupting a meeting.
The man yelled abuse before throwing meat and eggs onto the floor and running from the premises.
No one was physically injured during the incident and police investigations are ongoing.
Police are aware that a number of video recordings were taken at the time of the incident, and are appealing for anyone who may have vision to come forward.
Witnesses to the incident and anyone with further information are also being asked to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers (details below).
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
Serious traffic crash, Bald Hills
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred in Bald Hills this morning.
Initial information suggests that a motorcycle was travelling southbound on Gympie Arterial Road at 6.30 this morning when it collided with a car and then a guard rail.
A 37-year-old man riding the motorcycle was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious head injuries.
The 41-year-old woman driving the car did not receive any physical injuries as a result of the crash.
Police are appealing to anyone that might have been in the area and witnessed the crash or has a dash cam to contact them.
The Forensic Crash Unit are continuing to investigate.
Don’t make it easy for thieves!
As we head into the warmer months, and towards Christmas, residents are urged to be mindful of keeping their homes secure.
In recent weeks, homes in the South of Brisbane have been burgled by thieves who have been able to enter through open and/or unlocked windows and doors and balconies.
Expensive jewellery, handbags, cash, car keys and vehicles have all been taken in these offences.
Don’t make it easy for thieves! Keep your doors and windows locked when you are not home, and even if you are home and in another part of the house, it’s a good habit to get into.
Don’t leave tools, ladders and other items lying around outside the home for the thief to use to gain entry to your home. Don’t leave your keys under a brick or a pot plant, thieves know where to look!
Even if you live in an apartment block, you cannot necessarily escape the industrious
Update: Traffic related incident, projectile fired – Redbank Plains
Ipswich detectives investigating a traffic incident in which a projectile was fired into a car at Redbank Plains on October 29 have released details of a vehicle of interest.
A verbal altercation occurred around 3.15pm on Monday, October 29 between the drivers of two vehicles on Henty Drive, Redbank Plains.
Following the altercation one of the vehicles followed the other to nearby Jack Drive. The first vehicle pulled over and police will allege the second vehicle fired a projectile, hitting the tyre of the first car.
The offending vehicle then sped off.
Police have released CCTV vision of the Mazda 3, see below link.
No one was physically injured, and police investigations are continuing.
Police have been unable to locate this vehicle and are seeking assistance from the community to help locate the car. If you have seen this vehicle or know the whereabouts of this vehicle, please contact police.
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Did you see us? It’s time to Wake Up South Brisbane for road safety!
If you were driving down Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill last night you could hardly miss us!
The first of our road safety events occurred last night as part of Operation Wake Up and we are pleased to say that results were overwhelmingly positive!
2,334 people took part in random breath testing during the night with no one being found to be driving over the limit.
Operation Wake Up!
Unfortunately, three people returned a positive indication for driving under the influence of a drug. It’s unfortunate because two of our fatal crashes this year involved driving under the influence of drugs.
Police will await further analysis of these tests before charges are laid. Following a positive laboratory result, motorists will be notified and charged with a traffic offence for drug driving.
Operation Wake Up, was launched yesterday by the District Officer of South Brisbane District, Acting Chief Superintendent Virginia Nelson to address our increase in fatal traffic crashes
Attempted unlawful use, Upper Mount Gravatt
Police investigating an attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle in Upper Mount Gravatt shopping centre on Wednesday, November 7 have released vision of a man who may be assist with their inquires.
Around 1.43pm, a woman was attempting to start her car when she was approached by a man who attempted to steal it.
The woman was about to place her child in rear seat of the black C200 Series Mercedes after turning the sedan on when the man approached the vehicle.
The man opened the front door of the vehicle before sitting in the front seat and putting it into drive.
The woman was able to stop the man before alerting a member of the public nearby.
As a result the man fled on foot towards the busway.
No one was physically injured as a result.
Police are appealing for anyone that may know the man (pictured) or witnessed the incident to contact them.
Investigations are
Operation Wake Up hits school zones
Yesterday, South Brisbane District launched Operation Wake Up, which is designed to create a visible police presence in and around South Brisbane District roads to promote positive driving behaviour and address road fatalities within the District.
As part of this operation, the Mount Gravatt and Riverside Crime Prevention Unit volunteers and police are hitting school zones around our policing district over the coming weeks in our ‘Pace Car’.
This passive enforcement activity is designed specifically for school zones to encourage drivers to reduce their speed and be cognisant of the 40km/hr speed limit during school times.
Keep posted for more activities associated with Operation Wake Up.
Stealing with violence, Greenslopes
Two teenage boys were seriously assaulted during an overnight robbery at Greenslopes.
Around midnight three teenage boys were walking outbound on Logan Road, near the intersection with Bardsley Road, when they were approached from behind by two men and demands made for property.
One of the teens managed to run off however the remaining boys, both aged 17, were assaulted with one being struck about the head several times with a handgun, causing lacerations to his forehead and ear, and the other stabbed twice in the back.
The men then stole personal property including a wallet, smart phone and a bag before fleeing on foot and possibly entering a dark coloured vehicle parked nearby.
Around 00:05am a passing police patrol spotted a blue sedan on Logan Road, near the intersection with Chatsworth Road. Police performed a u-turn in an attempt to intercept the vehicle however it could no longer be sighted and before police
Burglary with violence, Sunnybank Hills
Detectives are investigating after four men forcefully entered a home in Sunnybank Hills last night and assaulted the occupants.
Around 9.30pm, the men wearing hooded jumpers and covering their faces entered while two occupants were home.
The occupants, a 21-year-old male and a 19-year-old female, were assaulted with weapons.
The men demanded property and the occupants complied before fleeing on foot.
The male occupant sustained minor cuts to his face and back.
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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