In the past week, a total of 13 bikes have been stolen in the South Brisbane area. Offenders are targeting bikes parked in insecure carports or yard areas of unit complexes and houses, however they are not always visible from the street. Multiple offences have occurred in Woolloongabba, East Brisbane, Annerley, Holland Park and Mt […]
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Outrun police lawfully at Cops and Robbers parkrun!
Saturday October 6 is the annual ‘Cops and Robbers’ parkrun, which will be held at Mansfield Parkrun, Tillack Park, Blackberry Street, Mansfield from 6.30am. The 5km run along the Bulimba Creek pathway starts at 7am. Parkrun is a free event held every Saturday for people of all fitness levels and abilities. The run is an […]
Goodstart Early Learning visited by Carina Police
Yesterday the officers from the Carina Police Station were lucky enough to be invited to ‘Show and Tell’ at the Goodstart Early Learning centre at Carina. Sergeant Shayne Rolph and Constable Andrew Kitas attended and spoke to the kids regarding a whole range of topics. Sergeant Rolph and Constable Kitas spoke with the kids about […]
Off-duty officer comes to aid of a couple during alleged violence assault at Amity Point
An off-duty police officer, hearing a violent disturbance, interrupted a man allegedly armed with a machete trying to break into an Amity Point residence yesterday. Around 7.40pm a man and woman, both aged 59, were inside a Kawana Street home when they heard noises coming from their garage, which turned out to be a male […]
Living safely in your apartment
When it comes to security, high-rise buildings and apartments are just as vulnerable as other residential homes. No matter how many security measures have been put in place, poor security habits by residents can put the whole building at risk. Good habits such as care, vigilance and common sense cost nothing and are highly effective […]
Update – Armed robbery with device, Fortitude Valley
Detectives have charged a 50-year-old Fortitude Valley man following an alleged incident at a service station earlier this morning. Around 1.20am, the man walked onto the grounds of the Barry Parade business and placed a suspicious looking device next to a petrol pump. He then walked inside and threatened the attendant to give him money […]
Personal safety highlighted in South Brisbane
Police and Police Liaison Officers (PLO’s) from the Upper Mt Gravatt Crime Prevention Unit, took to the streets of South Brisbane last Friday in order to provide personal security information to members of the public enjoying their night in the area. Police and PLO’s explained to people passing by, that being aware of their surroundings […]
Security tips to prevent sneak offences, Annerley
Opportunistic offenders are committing ‘sneak offences’ in an around the Annerley and Highgate Hill areas. Even when you are home, it’s important to consider security. Offenders in these locations are sneaking through open and unlocked doors to steal handbags, wallets, keys and other personal items whilst residents are busy and distracted elsewhere in the house. Consider the following precautions to […]
New cameras to make Queensland roads safer
New combined red light speed cameras will be installed at high risk intersections statewide from today. Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said the sites were carefully selected by the Queensland Police Service and Transport and Main Roads based on the number and severity of speed and red-light-related road crashes at these locations. “The Queensland Government is […]
Sexual assault charges, Brisbane
Detectives investigating the alleged sexual assault of two women in separate incidents this month have charged a man claiming to be a ride-sharing service driver. As a result of a joint investigation detectives from the Carseldine Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at an address in Carindale yesterday where a 41-year-old man was arrested. […]