Police are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man who may be able to assist with enquiries in relation to a robbery in Sunnybank last night. Shortly after 10pm, a woman walking along Narooma Street was approached by a man who has stolen her handbag. After a brief struggle, the man forcibly took […]
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Police Pursuit, Acacia Ridge
Three males and two females have been charged as a result of a police pursuit overnight in Acacia Ridge. Police will allege, at approximately 8.30pm last night, Polair observed a Lexus, which had been reported stolen from Carindale at 5pm yesterday, driving dangerously through Sherwood. Police on the ground activated their lights and siren in […]
Police arrest woman over strawberry contamination
The Queensland Police Service has arrested a 50-year-old woman following a complex investigation into the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland in September. After the discovery of punnets of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities notified the public of the safety risk on September 12. The QPS coordinated a national investigative response with multiple government, […]
Racing to break the cycle of domestic violence
On Sunday, November 18, QPS and Lifecycle Cycling Club Nundah would like to invite the community to their annual ‘Racing to break the cycle of domestic violence’ event. Statistics clearly show that 1 in 6 Australian women has experienced physical or sexual violence by current or former partner. White Ribbon Day is the world’s largest […]
Burglary investigation, Ferny Grove
Police are investigating a burglary incident that occurred at Ferny Grove early this morning. At about 1.50am, two men wearing balaclavas forcibly entered a house on McGinn Road and threatened the occupants with a knife. The men conducted a search of the house and fled the scene a short time later in a small white […]
Inner West crime wrap, October 29 – November 4
Break and Enter Dwelling: the total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was sixteen. Offence locations: Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Ashgrove Gramere Avenue Day Forced entry to front door Gaming consoles, mobile phones and jewellery 30/10/2018 Ashgrove Philomenen Drive Day Forced entry to door Bicycle, laptop […]
Rail operation on Ipswich and Ferny Grove Rail lines
Inner West Patrol Group have undertaken a number of partnership policing operations with Queensland Rail, TransLink and the QPS Rail Squad between October 17-24 on the Ipswich and Ferny Grove rail lines targeting anti-social and criminal behaviours that may disrupt the general public’s safe use and enjoyment of our public transport systems. The high visibility […]
Crime wrap Bardon, Ashgrove and The Gap, November 5
Date Location Stolen Items Details Tuesday, October 30 Gramere Avenue, Ashgrove Gaming consoles, mobile phones and jewellery Offender/s have entered the property and forced entry to a rear door, the owners were not home at the time. Tuesday, October 30 Philomene Drive, Ashgrove Bicycle, laptop and jewellery Offender/s have entered the property and forced entry […]
Suspicious fire, Wynnum West
Police are investigating after fire destroyed an unoccupied residence in Wynnum West yesterday afternoon. Emergency services attended the Ropely Road address around 1.15pm and found the two storey dwelling well alight. Preliminary investigations indicate the blaze may have been deliberately lit. Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the […]
Bomb hoax charges, Brisbane
A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged bomb hoax in Brisbane on Monday. It will be alleged a threatening phone call was made to the Brisbane Supreme Court complex shortly before 9am. The building was evacuated before police were able to determine the threats to be unsubstantiated. A 31-year-old Caboolture man has […]