A small but willy offender has been caught red pawed, after getting trapped inside the Superintendent’s office at Alderley police complex overnight. Acting Superintendent Garry Watts arrived for work bright and early, only to discover that his office had been ransacked! Discovering uniform, office equipment and documents scattered all over the room, the experienced officer immediately […]
Category: Updates from Queensland Police – North Brisbane
Historical indecent treatment charges
Detectives from the Boondall Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) flew to Alice Springs earlier this week and successfully extradited a 65-year-old man to Queensland to face 65 charges of historical sex offences against a child. It will be alleged the offences occurred against a girl, who was under the age of 17, between 1999 […]
Police are handing out Little Black Books
Would you like a Little Black book from the Police? With only a few to hand out you best be quick to receive your own copy of – The Little Black Book of Scams from Stafford Police Station. This pocket-sized guide will help you spot, avoid and protect yourself against scams – courtesy of the […]
DV in LGBTI relationships: getting the conversation started
With the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into issues surrounding DV in LGBTI communities around the world, Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen’s recent visit overseas has been nothing but invaluable. As one of the recipients of the 2016 Churchill Fellowship Recipient, Ben was able to conduct research by working closely with international police jurisdictions across four […]
Armed robbery, Mitchelton
Detectives from Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating the overnight armed robbery of a Mitchelton hotel. Around midnight a man entered the Osbourne Road business and demanded money from the duty manager. He fled on foot a soon after with a sum of cash, and was last seen heading north towards Teralba Park. The […]
Dangerous driving, North Brisbane
A man is assisting police with their inquiries after allegedly deliberately driving a stolen vehicle into a marked police vehicle before crashing into a tree at Balmoral this morning. Around 1.45am police observed a stolen vehicle stationary on a Barron Street driveway at Gordon Park. As police stopped their vehicle in front of the ute […]
Fatal traffic crash, Cashmere
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal traffic crash in Cashmere this afternoon. Preliminary information indicates at around 3.25pm a car and motorcycle collided head-on at the intersection of Eatons Crossing Road and Somers Road. The motorbike rider, a 43-year-old Strathpine woman, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The […]
An app that could save your life
When should I call Triple Zero (000)? This is a very common question asked by many community members and the free Emergency+ app may just have the answer. Emergency+ is a national app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their Government and industry partners, helping people to call the right number at the right time, […]
Stealing, Stafford
Police have released two images of a woman who may be able to assist with an investigation after a man’s wallet was stolen at Stafford on February 26. At 9.30am, a 67-year-old man boarded a bus at Fortitude Valley and received assistance from a woman who is known to him. The pair exited the bus […]
Offenders targeting unit garages in Chermside
When it comes to security, high-rise buildings and apartments are just as vulnerable as other residential homes. Poor security habits can put a whole building at risk. Most offenders are opportunists, searching for quick, easy entry and exit points. Recently we have had a number of offences in the Chermside area where offenders are gaining […]