A man has died following a motorcycle crash at Strathpine earlier today. Preliminary investigations indicate around 12.40pm, a motorcycle was travelling east on Gympie Road when the rider struck a parked vehicle which caused him to be thrown into the path of an oncoming truck. Forensic Crash Unit continue to investigate the cause of the […]
Category: Updates from Queensland Police – North Brisbane
Update 2: Sunnybank shooting
Police investigating the shooting of a man and woman at Sunnybank on Saturday morning, June 22 are appealing for public assistance to help locate 38-year-old Sunnybank Hills man Brendyn Clark, who may be able to assist with the investigation. He is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cms tall with a slim build, very short sandy/ginger hair […]
Protest – Brisbane City
Police in Brisbane were kept busy with a large-scale protest which started in the city CBD before moving to South Brisbane. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has undertaken a significant amount of planning with a variety of stakeholders regarding anticipated highly planned, well organised and often illegal protest activity by Issue Motivated Groups (IMGs) and […]
Update – Taskforce Islands extradition, Brisbane
Detectives based at Hendra have extradited a man from Victoria this afternoon as part of ongoing investigations into a series of linked armed robberies in Brisbane three years ago. Taskforce Islands was launched in 2016 after armed robberies at Murrumba Downs, Everton Park, Alderley and Albion during April and May. The 29-year-old man is expected […]
My Story: Sergeant Jaye Lilley, Dog Squad
You might not think having your co-worker with you 24/7 sounds ideal, but for Sergeant Jaye Lilley it’s an important part of her dream job. Former Senior Constable, now Sergeant Lilley works side-by-side with man’s best friend to fight crime with the Brisbane Dog Squad. https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2019/06/19/125118_5._Jaye_Lilley_Recruit_Video.undefined.mp4 Download Video “Choosing the dog squad is a lifestyle […]
Coffee with a Cop success in Hamilton
Today’s Coffee with a Cop event at Leo’s IGA Racecourse Road Hamilton was a huge success. Members of the QPS were joined by, Crime Stoppers and State Member Tim Nicholls, and spent the morning mingling with local businesses and residents. This Coffee with a Cop event was an opportunity for the community to come out […]
North Brisbane farewells Community Policing Board member
Members of the North Brisbane District Community Policing Board said farewell to a valued member this week. Stuart Mellon from Clayton Utz has resigned his position on the board to pursue other challenges in life. Mr Mellon told the group that his time spent with the Community Policing Board was some of the most rewarding […]
Sandgate crime wrap, June 18
Burglaries The total number of burglaries in the North Gateway Patrol Group these past eight days was eight. Suburb Street Time Entry Method Property Stolen Date Bracken Ridge Whitby Street Day Open garage sneak break Wallet 03/06/2019 Bracken Ridge Calista Crescent Day Unlocked car with key inside ignition Wallet, money, key and car has been […]
Sisters Stepping Forward in North Brisbane
On Saturday June 15, officers from the North Brisbane District held the second event of their 12-month project, Sisters Stepping Forward, at the Lutwyche mosque/masjid. Sisters Stepping Forward was initiated by North Brisbane Police Liaison Officer, Amam Sharman, who identified a gap in connections and relationships between the QPS and female members of local mosques […]
Common assault, Kallangur
Police have charged a 27-year-old man in relation to an alleged assault incident at Kallangur on July 1, 2018. Police will allege at about 3.40am, a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were cycling along Anzac Avenue when a dark coloured SUV drove past them. They heard a noise coming from vehicle and were hit […]