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 […]
Category: News & Updates from Queensland Police – Brisbane North
Attempted robbery, Milton
Detectives investigating an attempted robbery at Milton on January 14 are appealing for public assistance to help identify a woman who may be able to assist with their inquiries. At about 5.10pm, a woman who was exiting her car on Crombie Street was approached by another woman who demanded her car keys. When the driver […]
And that’s a wrap- The 60 Seconds Project
Today our 60 Seconds project, focusing on the topic of Family and Domestic violence, was wrapped up with the official awards ceremony for our winners. Held at North Brisbane District Office, Police and Community Policing Board members welcomed our place winners for morning tea and prize presentation. To recap, the 60 Seconds Project called for […]
Appeal for assistance, Chermside
Police are appealing to members of the public for information in relation to a man acting suspiciously in the Chermside area on Monday February 26. At about 8.45am, the man was observed in the vicinity of Burnie Brae Park. The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, 180cm tall, proportionate build, long dark hair past […]
This blog post has a ring to it
Police are seeking the owner of this ring found in the basement carpark of a shopping centre on Beams Road in Carseldine. The gold ring with diamond insert was found on the afternoon of July 13, 2017. All inquiries to find the owner have been exhausted. Contact Detective Senior Constable Ross Pugliese on 3237 9455 […]
Armed robbery, Bowen Hills
Police are investigating after a service station was robbed by a man armed with a knife in Bowen Hills. Initial investigations indicate around 7:20pm a man with his face covered entered the Bowen Bridge Road business and approached the counter before demanding money from the employee. The worker complied, handing over a sum of money […]
Project Unite: Have you seen the ads?
The Queensland Police Service are currently conducting research on public perceptions of crime in the lead up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, to evaluate the impact of Project Unite. Project Unite is a security awareness campaign developed to inform and prepare the public for major events; like the Commonwealth Games in April. You are […]
Do you have a personal safety plan?
What does personal safety mean to you? Do you have a plan? Without even realising it many people already have an informal safety plan in place, such as carrying a phone, letting someone know when you are expected home or having a spare tyre in the car. Police encourage members of the public to think […]
Connecting with community one cup at a time
Stafford Police connected with local business and residents in Windsor on Saturday February 24 and shared valuable crime prevention advice, tips and suggestions over a coffee for – Coffee with a Cop. On this occasion Police were located at Windsor Home Zone – Krave Cafe with the Mobile Police Facility which drew in a crowd […]
Police reinforce ‘if it’s flooded, forget it’ message
With heavy rain falling across large parts of the state today, police are urging motorists to drive to conditions and heed the message: if it’s flooded, forget it. A number of drivers were rescued after proceeding through flooded roads in the Wide Bay area yesterday. As the rain moves further south, police are warning drivers […]