2018 marks 30 Years of Neighbourhood Watch Queensland (NHWQ), an organisation which plays a vital role in linking the police and the community together, and contributing to keeping Queensland safe. The Inner West Police District currently has 16 active Neighbourhood Watch groups established throughout the Ferny Grove, The Gap and Indooroopilly Police Divisions. On Saturday September 15, Police Officers from […]
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Traffic operations to reduce road trauma in the Inner West
Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are conducting a series of partnership operations with Road Policing Command, SPER and Transport and Main Roads Inspectors to target drink and drug driving and defective vehicle offences. The aim of these coordinated operations is to reduce road trauma due to traffic crashes caused by driver behaviours or faulty motor vehicles. […]
Thieves targeting Inner West motor vehicles and motorcycles
Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are warning vehicle and motorcycle owners and drivers that within the past 8 days, thieves have targeted numerous vehicles and motorcycles in the following Inner West locations. Theft of motor vehicles/motorcycles: St Lucia, Ferny Grove, Mitchelton, Samford Valley, Ashgrove and The Gap. Steal from motor vehicles: Taringa, The Gap, Everton Hills, Ashgrove, Everton Park […]
Dangerous drugs and weapons seized during Operation Kinetic closure, Brisbane
Detectives have made significant arrests as part of a four-month operation targeting the distribution of methylamphetamine (ICE) and other drugs by a syndicate across Brisbane. Between May 23 and September 1, police from the Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch conducted Operation Kinetic, culminating in a total arrest of 28 persons on 164 charges, including three offences […]
Inner West crime wrap, September 2 – 9
Break and Enter Dwelling The total number of burglaries in the Inner West Patrol Group this past week was 11. Offence locations: Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date The Gap Malgoa Street Afternoon Door forced Jewellery, keys – Offender disturbed 03/09/2018 Pirrie Street Day French doors forced Gift cards, alcohol 03/09/2018 […]
Crime scene, Kangaroo Point
Police have declared a crime scene at Kangaroo Point cliffs after a member of the public located what are believed to human remains around 10am today. An investigation has been commenced to establish the identity of those remains. There is no further information at this stage. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on […]
Burglary and stolen vehicle, Eight Mile Plains
Detectives are seeking assistance to help locate a vehicle stolen during the burglary of an address in Eight Mile Plains this afternoon. Around 5.30pm, two men were disturbed by the occupant of the Narrun Place residence who returned to find their 2012 silver Mercedes C180 Coupe in the driveway. As the occupant approached the residence […]
Inner West Officers acknowledged for their life saving actions
On September 5, Senior Constables Louise Child and Lucinda (Lou) Smyth from the Indooroopilly Police Station, were recognised for their actions saving the life of a woman at Mt Coot-tha in August. On August 24, Senior Constables Child and Smyth located a woman unconscious within a locked vehicle whilst patrolling Mt Coot-tha. The officers removed […]
Bark-B-Q Breakfast at The Gap
Police attended the dog brekkie at Yoorala Street Parklands, The Gap on Sunday September 9 to meet the furry friends and their companions. We were able to offer security information and advice to the visitors that attended the event to learn more about Dogs on Patrol. Visitors learned how to continue keeping their own neighbourhoods […]
Police officer suspended, Brisbane Region
A 30-year-old male detective senior constable from Brisbane Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service. The officer is being investigated in relation to the access and release of official and confidential information without an official purpose related to the performance of his duties as a member of the Queensland Police Service. The officer […]