The Queensland Police Service focused on technology and big data issues as part of the inaugural Police Conference in Melbourne. Commissioner Ian Stewart said conference delegates considered technological issues in the context of policing no longer being confined to the street, station or single jurisdiction. “Rapidly advancing technology and hyper connectivity are creating challenges and […]
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Juveniles charged over armed robbery attempt and unlawful use offences, Gold Coast
Police have located and charged two boys in relation to an alleged armed robbery attempt at a service station at Miami yesterday morning. Around 6.40am it is alleged a man was approached at the Gold Coast Highway service station by a group of boys one of which was armed with a knife. They indicated they […]
The Facebook “lottery” does not exist, but over 30 Queensland based victims do
Over 30 Queensland residents have now lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in a very concerning lottery scam targeting Facebook users. Victims have been unexpectedly contacted on their Facebook account by a person claiming to be an employee of Facebook advising they have won the $7.5million prize in the “Facebook Lottery”. Victims are requested to […]
Man charged over drug offence Upper Coomera
Gold Coast Rapid Action Patrol officers have charged a man with a drug offence after they allegedly located drugs in a car at Upper Coomera overnight. Officers were on patrol when they noticed a vehicle being driven suspiciously at Mungana Drive around 7.15pm last night. Police intercepted the vehicle and it is alleged a quantity […]
Special event for Lifeline
You are invited to attend Parliament House on May 16 for a special event for Lifeline to launch a new film dedicated to suicide prevention. The film will be launched by Senior Sergeant Daryl Green, who is the new Lifeline ambassador. In May 2000, Senior Sergeant Green and two colleagues suffered horrific injuries when they […]
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Richlands
Two teenage boys have been charged after an alleged stolen vehicle was tracked by POLAIR as it was driven dangerously through Brisbane’s south this evening. It will be alleged at around 5.45pm POLAIR 2 observed a four-wheel-drive that was stolen on April 25 from a property in New South Wales being driven along Skylark Street […]
Fatal traffic crash, Dalby
Police are investigating a single vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred 17 kilometres north of Dalby this morning. At about 10.50am, the vehicle was heading south on the Bunya Highway when it left the road and struck an embankment. The 81-year-old female driver was transported to Dalby Hospital in a critical condition however was later […]
Unlawful use of motor vehicle, Collingwood Park
Police have arrested two boys following the interception of an alleged stolen car at Collingwood Park this afternoon. At about 2pm, police tracking the vehicle with the assistance of Polair successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on the Ipswich Motorway at Riverview. Polair continued to monitor the vehicle to Namatjira Drive at Collingwood Park, where […]
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Dakabin
Police have arrested a man following an alleged dangerous driving incident at Dakabin this afternoon. At about 12.15pm, it is alleged police located a stolen vehicle being driven along Deception Bay Road at Rothwell. When police attempted to intercept the vehicle, it is alleged the driver rammed the police car causing extensive damage to both […]
Don’t drop the ball, secure your tools
South Brisbane District recently launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community. The first instalment focused on basic vehicle security methods and the second instalment focused on removing property before leaving your vehicle unattended. The final instalment focuses on tradie vehicles and […]