Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane

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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Several serious crashes over the weekend have prompted police to issue a warning to motorists to drive responsibly.
This weekend alone has seen eight lives lost on Queensland’s roads with a number of others now suffering serious injuries.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, four lives were lost in Townsville when a car flipped after clipping a roundabout. This was after an infant died in a single vehicle traffic crash in Mackay on Saturday afternoon.
Two men also died in a three-vehicle collision around 3.30pm on Sunday afternoon at Bethania.
Later Sunday night, a collision occurred between a car and a truck on the Warrego Highway at Oakey. An altercation has occurred between the two drivers when the driver of the car attempted to grab hold of the truck as it drove off and was thrown into oncoming traffic.
A 19-year-old man was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Around 2.30am Monday morning, police were

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Police are appealing for witnesses to a traffic crash in Brisbane’s south early this morning.
Around 12.30am, preliminary investigations suggest a white Holden Commodore was travelling along Stapylton Road when it failed to negotiate a roundabout near the Logan Motorway at Heathwood.
The car left the road and crashed down an embankment.
The two occupants of the vehicle were uninjured in the crash.
The driver, a 32-year-old NSW woman, has since been charged with driving under the influence of liquor.
Her 37-year-old male passenger, also from NSW, has also been charged with assaulting police after allegedly pushing an officer while they attempted to conduct a breath test on the driver.
The pair are due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on August 25.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward as investigations continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online

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A 72-year-old man has died following a house fire in Brisbane’s south overnight.
Police and emergency services were called to Gregory Street at Acacia Ridge just before 10pm where they found the house engulfed in fire.
The two occupants of the house, a 71-year-old woman and a 72-year-old man, were inside at the time.
The pair’s neighbour, a 56-year-old man, was able to assist the woman out of the house. Both were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The 72-year-old man was later located deceased inside the house.
A crime scene has been declared as investigators work to determine the cause of the fire.
Anyone who may have information is urged to contact police.

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,

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Detectives from the Upper Mt Gravatt Criminal Investigation Branch investigating the alleged shooting of a man at Robertson on April 29 have today arrested and charged two Petrie men following the execution of a number of search warrants throughout Brisbane.
During the searches investigating officers located clothing and weapons with police hopeful further information will come from the community to help identify other people involved.
The men, aged 34, have been remanded in custody to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with nine offences each including three counts of unlawful possession of a shortened firearm and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts each of arson of a motor vehicle and burglary and commit indictable offence and one count each of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, deprivation of liberty, common assault, possess explosives (ammunition) and receiving tainted property.
Investigations into the alleged shooting, code named Operation Sierra Crevasse

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Police from Capalaba Station have charged a 28-year-old Wellington Point man in relation to a series of traffic offences that allegedly occurred throughout May and early June.
The conduct relates to continued and repeated behaviour over the two month period whereby the rider was observed to be riding a dirt bike in a dangerous manner on public roads and parkland throughout the Bayside area.
The motorcycle has been seized for forfeiture in accordance with Queensland legislation.
The man has been charged with two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, one count of driving without due care and attention, four counts of driving an unregistered vehicle, four counts of driving an uninsured vehicle, four counts of driving whilst unlicensed and one count of failing to provide particulars at a traffic crash.
The man is due to appear at Cleveland Magistrates Court on June 25.
Police are aware of at least two other people committing

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Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Sunnybank Hills early yesterday morning.
Around midnight, two men wearing red bandanas across their faces entered the Pinelands Road service station and approached the counter.
One demanded cash from the 23-year-old male attendant while the second made threats while holding a knife.
The first attempted to climb under the counter while the attendant opened the cash register and handed over the till. The two fled towards Farne Street on foot.
No one was physically injured.
The first offender was wearing a grey hoodie, dark coloured trackpants and grey shoes with a white stripe.
The second was wearing a black hoodie, dark coloured pants and grey sports shoes with a blue outline.
They were both wearing gloves and had bags, one blue, the other black.
Investigations are continuing.

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Police in South Brisbane District are aware of a recent increase in thefts from mailboxes.
Offenders have allegedly targeted mailboxes in units and townhouse complexes, as well as multi-residential foyers and mail rooms where parcels and large items are left for collection.
Opportunistic offenders target unlocked mailboxes and steal mail containing important personal information such as credit cards, licences, or even packages and parcels.
A number of offenders have been caught and charged, some with with more than one offence.
A 41-year-old Yeronga woman has been was charged with numerous offences of stealing things sent by post, stealing and other fraud offences and is due to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 3.
Police are urging residents to secure their mailboxes. Consider installing a padlock or alternative locking device and try to make alternative arrangements for parcel delivery, or ensure someone is home to take delivery of your items.
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Members of the Upper Mt Gravatt Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) executed multiple search warrants on Wednesday, May 27, across various addresses in the South Brisbane District.
Two men and two women were charged with 19 drug related offences as a result of the warrants being executed.
Drugs allegedly located on the property
Items seized from the warrants allegedly included $35,000 in cash, three kilograms of packaged cannabis, a quantity of cannabis plants located growing in a hydroponic setup, quantities of MDMA, quantities of heroin and prescription medications.
The key to this pleasing outcome was due to information from members of the public who provided information to police.
Example of cannabis allegedly seized by police
The Upper Mt Gravatt TCS is extremely pleased to provide this outcome for the South Brisbane community.
Officer in Charge of Upper Mt Gravatt TCS Senior Sergeant Murray Cumner said this result was greatly  assisted by the assistance offered by community members.
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Police are urging motorists to make better decisions on the roads with a mid-year report revealing an eight per cent increase in the number of fatal traffic crashes across Queensland.
A total of 91 lives have been lost on Queensland roads in the first five months of 2020, up from 84 at the same time last year.
Motorcyclists were highly represented in the figures, with one in four of all fatalities either motorcycle riders or  passengers.
Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police were very concerned with trends in road trauma for the year so far.
“Despite less travel occurring on our roads so far this year due to COVID-19, we are seeing more trauma and that is a troubling.
“Importantly, many of the fatal traffic crashes which have occurred could have been prevented.
“Day-in and day-out, we are seeing road users make poor decisions on our roads and tragically, these decisions are having devastating

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