Townsville detectives are investigating after two men attempted to steal a teenager’s vehicle at West End earlier this morning, with one of them trying to drag her from the utility. The 19-year-old Townsville woman was proceeding slowly through the intersection of Percy and Crauford streets, West End at around 3.20am when two men approached her […]
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Update 2: Appeal for witnesses / dashcam vision: Fatal traffic crash, Windsor
Investigators have released vision of a black BMW SUV involved in a fatal traffic crash at Windsor on the weekend as they continue to appeal for information. The vehicle is captured on CCTV travelling on Makerston Street towards Roma Street in Brisbane City around 11.51pm. A short time later the black 2007 BMW SUV was […]
Changing perspectives on property crime – vehicle security
Most car thefts, and theft from cars, are opportunistic in nature however, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of having your car stolen or broken into. What you can do: Park in well-lit and highly visibly areas whenever possible, utilising off street and secured parking. When parking in a garage, ensure […]
Update – Wounding, Fortitude Valley
Detectives have arrested a man following investigations into the alleged stabbing of another man in Fortitude Valley earlier this month. It will be alleged around 8.50pm on Sunday, May 12, a 38-year-old man was standing on Ann Street at the intersection with Commercial Road when he was approached by the man. After a short conversation […]
Multiple cars stolen, Marcoola
Police are urging the public to be on the lookout for five vehicles stolen when thieves broke into a rental car business on the Sunshine Coast this week. Sometime between 7.45pm on Monday May 20 and 6.00am Tuesday May 21, unknown people forced entry into the premises located on Friendship Avenue at Marcoola. The thieves […]
Police launch new crime prevention campaign
The Queensland Police Service today launched a new crime prevention campaign, aimed at changing Queenslander’s perspectives towards property crime. This new campaign uses mixed media including the 360° format and flyers on social media to put users in a criminal’s perspective and point out every day behaviours which can increase the likelihood of Queenslanders falling […]
Ashes and war medals stolen, Sherwood
Police are investigating after an opportunistic thief broke into the home of a Sherwood couple last week and stole an urn containing their daughter’s ashes as well as World War II medals awarded to a late family member. On May 19 a person entered the Magazine Street residence while a 72-year-old woman slept inside and […]
Enter with intent – Mount Cotton, Ormeau and Holmview
Police investigations are underway after two stolen vehicles from Carina were used during break-ins at three separate businesses at Mount Cotton, Ormeau and Holmview overnight. Around 1.05am, a grey 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero bearing Queensland registration “043 VHN” and a white 2016 Hyundai i30 hatchback bearing Queensland registration “653 XIR”, with a logo on the driver’s […]
Armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Beenleigh
Police are investigating after a man was threatened with violence and his car was stolen at Logan River Road in the early hours of this morning. Around 12.15am, a man approached another man and demanded the keys to his car. An altercation occurred, and the offender produced a screw driver and made verbal threats to […]
Fatal traffic crash, Branyan
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic crash at Branyan, 10km south of Bundaberg this evening. Around 6.30pm a car travelling north on the Isis Highway sideswiped a car travelling in the opposite direction before colliding with a second car travelling south. The driver of the car travelling north, a 63-year-old woman from […]