On Tuesday, October 16, police from Carina Station attended the Camp Hill Girl Guides and had a session focusing on road safety (crossing the road, seat-belts, etc) and a the day-in-the-life of a police officer.
The group consisted of about 20 girls aged between 7-11 years old.
The girls relished at the opportunity to climb through a police car, activate lights/sirens and wear ballistic vests.
This presentation was widely supported by group leaders and will assist the girls in progressing through personal milestones (badge work) in Girl Guides.
Category: Queensland Police News Updates – South Brisbane
Charges laid for property crime and drug offences, Morningside
Morningside police have recently executed a search warrant at a Pashen Street address in Morningside where a large quantity of stolen property and drugs were located.
The warrant was executed as part of ongoing investigation where a 31-year-old man and 26-year-old female have been charged with 20 offences.
The 31-year-old male will appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 22 in relation to fraud, property and drugs charges and the 26-year-old woman will appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 29 after being charged with drug offences.
Police from Morningside are proactive in their investigations in detecting property and drug offences, and bringing offenders before the courts.
Senior Sergeant Marilyn Jackson, OIC Morningside Station, stated that the results of the search warrant were due to the commitment of Morningside Police in disrupting crime within the Morningside area.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form
Picnic in the park this Sunday, October 21
Neighbourhood Watch and Morningside Police would like to invite members of the public to attend Picnic in the Park this Sunday, October 21 at Regent Park, Morningside from 1pm–4pm.
This community event is a great opportunity for families to meet local police and have a look in a police boat from our Brisbane Dive Squad, see inside a police vehicle and measure the kids throwing speed with a police radar!
We also have a sausage sizzle, free jumping castle, free face painting, craft activities and more than $1500 worth of prizes in raffles.
All proceeds will go to our Morningside Scouts. We look forward to seeing you all at the Picnic!
Attempted murder appeal, Mango Hill
Detectives have released vision of a vehicle believed to be linked to an incident last week where a man was stabbed at Mango Hill.
The 46-year-old man attended a property on Lamington Road around 12.30pm on October 10 when his vehicle was prevented from passing by a white hatchback parked on the roadway with a man standing beside it.
The victim exited his vehicle to speak with the man when another two vehicles pulled up behind, blocking him in as the man approached him armed with a knife.
Investigations indicate at this point the man lunged at the victim a number of times, striking him in the torso.
The victim grabbed a metal pole, using it on his attacker and hit him a number of times, injuring him before he entered the white hatchback.
The man drove from the scene with the other two vehicles following behind.
The victim was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s
Charges over alleged motorcycle thefts, Morningside
Police have charged four boys with over 50 charges, following investigations into a string of alleged motorcycle thefts and burglaries.
The arrests come as a swift response to offences allegedly committed in the last month on the south side of Brisbane.
Morningside police will allege during the execution of several search warrants, the youths had possession of property relating to stolen motorbikes, weapons, drugs and drug utensils.
Detective Acting Inspector John Mison said the arrests highlight the tireless and coordinated action from police in response to crime in our local community.
The boys, a 12-year-old, two aged 14 and a 15-year-old, have been charged with almost 60 charges relating to thefts.
The first 14-year-old was charged with three counts of unlicensed driving, seven counts of burglary, eight counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, wilful damage, stealing and trespass.
The second 14-year-old is facing nine counts of burglary, three counts of stealing, 11 counts of
PSPA revoked – Suspicious school fire, Morningside
Police have revoked an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act after a suspicious school fire at Morningside earlier this morning.
Shortly after 3am police and emergency services attended the facility at Pashen Street with several buildings destroyed and a number of others sustaining significant damage.
The declaration was made at 3.25am and revoked at 7.30am.
A crime scene has been established and the fire is being treated as suspicious with traffic control in place at Thynne Road and Stephens Street.
Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have seen any suspicious activity in the vicinity to contact them.
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.
PLOs support Mental Health Week 2018
South Brisbane District’s Police Liaison Officers had the chance to attend a number of Mental Health Week events across Brisbane to celebrate Queensland Mental Health Week 2018 (Oct 6 – 14).
PLO Hamza Shale and Ricky Lashand graced the Annual Walk for Awareness, beginning at Captain Burke Park, alongside 2500+ eager walkers keen to break the silence on mental illness and to contribute to the funding of programs that are making a difference to mental health issues.
The strong crowd was supported by a variety of stallholders, live music, tasty food, and the talents of Australian Television icon and mental health awareness advocate Paul Fenech.
Senior Police Liaison Officers Ken Rong, Weng Mun Sum and Li-Shan Huang were also honoured to be invited to speak at two special workshops. The focus of which was around cyber safety and child safety.
The first event was hosted by the Taiwanese Tuesday Coffee Time Group whilst the second
Update – Armed robbery, Durack
Investigations are continuing into an armed robbery at Durack on Saturday October 13.
About 8.30pm, a man armed with a knife entered a petrol station on Inala Avenue and demanded cash from a 28-year-old female employee. The man fled the scene a short time later with a quantity of cash, heading north along Blunder Road.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Detectives have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist the investigation.
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: QP1801904193
Update – Attempted armed robbery, Darra
Detectives investigating the attempted armed robbery of a Darra supermarket last week have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak with over the incident.
Around 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 9 the man entered the Monier Road store carrying a machete.
At the time several employees who observed the man enter the store were able lock themselves in a store room.
The armed man attempted to access the locked room however was unsuccessful and fled a short time after.
Investigators have released CCTV images of a man described as being approximately between 180-190cm tall, with a dark complexion, sold build, wearing dark boots, dark long pants, orange hi-vis jacket with a hoodie and carrying a machete.
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,
Update – Death investigation, Mount Gravatt East
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old man at a Mount Gravatt East residence overnight.
Around 9.30pm officers attended the Hoff Street residence where the man was located deceased.
A crime scene has been declared and investigations by detectives and forensic officers are continuing.
Detectives are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
Anyone that may have information concerning the death is being asked 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 organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801911233