Detectives investigating the theft of approximately $1.7 million dollars’ worth of motor vehicles across the south east arrested a 32-year-old Brisbane man on Monday and charged him with 61 offences. Police will allege the man and his four associates are linked to the theft of 47 vehicles and seven motorcycles during since February 2019. Police […]
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Armed robbery, Mount Louisa
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a pizza delivery man last night. At 10.45pm, the 19-year-old man had delivered food to a Saddle Court address and then got back into his car to leave. As he began to reverse two men approached him. One of the men approached the driver’s side window and asked […]
Serious assault, Yarrabilba
Police have charged a man with grievous bodily harm following an incident at a Yarrabilba restaurant last night. At about 10pm a 23-year-old New South Wales man attended a restaurant on Yarrabilba Drive where a physical altercation with another man occurred. During the altercation the 23-year-old man has allegedly punched a 29-year-old man from Daisy […]
Fatal traffic crash, Lake Eacham
An 86-year-old Yungaburra man has sadly passed away after being involved in a serious traffic crash in Lake Eacham in Tablelands last night. Preliminary investigations indicate around 6:30pm a white sedan was travelling along Gordonvale Atherton Road in a westerly direction towards Yungaburra. The sedan has then crossed onto the other side of the road hitting […]
Update 1: Fatal traffic crash, Rothwell
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a stolen vehicle allegedly being driven by a teenage boy crashed at Rothwell this afternoon, claiming the life of a male passenger. The car was allegedly stolen from a shopping centre at Kallangur earlier in the day before being driven at speed along Anzac Avenue and through a […]
Fatal traffic crash, Rothwell
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash which has occurred at Rothwell this afternoon. Initial inquiries suggest a car travelling along Anzac Avenue lost control and struck a power pole near Wattle Road just before 4pm. The front passenger of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. Four other occupants of the car, all […]
Second fatal traffic crash, Kumbia
Police are investigating following another fatal traffic crash at Kumbia which has claimed the life of a 62-year-old man. Preliminary information suggests a ute was travelling south along Benair Road when it collided with a Prime Mover towing a trailer at Reedy Creek Road just before midday today. The driver of the ute, a 62-year-old […]
Update 1: Fatal traffic crash, Bunya Highway, Kumbia
Police investigating a fatal traffic crash outside of Kumbia on Monday night (May 27) which sadly claimed the lives of five people are appealing for further witnesses or anyone with dash cam vision of the incident to come forward. A southbound car was in the northbound lanes of the Bunya Highway when it collided with […]
Changing perspectives on property crime – home security
There are often typical circumstances which occur prior to a home being burgled. A burglar will usually act on easy or tempting opportunities, especially when it is evident no one is home or the risk of being caught is low. What you can do: Ensure doors are always locked with a key, even when you […]
Fatal traffic crash, Glenmorgan
A 78-year-old Glenmorgan man has passed away in hospital overnight after being involved in a single vehicle traffic crash in Glenmorgan yesterday. Initial investigations indicate around 10:30am a car was travelling along a remote stretch of road between Glenmorgan and Surat when it swerved to avoid a kangaroo on the road. As a result, the […]