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March

Thursday, 31

Armed robbery, Alexandra Headland - Fatal traffic incident, Sarina - House fire, Rathdowney Armed robbery, Alexandra Headland: Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store in Alexandra Headland last night. About 8.15pm, two males armed with knives entered the Alex Head Convenience Store on the corner of Alexander Parade and Pacific Terrace. One of the males then climbed the counter and demanded money. After obtaining a sum of money and tobacco, the offenders left the store and ran along Pacific Terrace. The first offender is described as 178cm with a tanned complexion and proportionate build. The second offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, 174cm, with a fair complexion and proportionate build. Both were wearing dark clothing. One was wearing a black balaclava and the other was wearing a pink cloth over his face.

Wednesday, 30

Homicide, Strathpine Police are conducting a homicide investigation after the death of a critically injured man this afternoon.

Serious assault arrest, Morayfield - Police induction, Chandler Serious assault arrest, Morayfield: A 34-year-old Morayfield man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court today charged with serious assault, going armed to cause fear and threatening violence. This follows an incident at an address in Morayfield last night. About 11.55pm, a man armed with two knives allegedly gained entry to a house in Jonkers Court. Police set up a cordon and negotiated with the man. No one, including the two female occupants of the house, was injured. Police arrested a man at the scene.

Tuesday, 29

Man charged with Indecent Act A 62 year old man from Cairns has been charged with committing an indecent act at Josephine Falls on Friday 25 March.

Robbery, Gympie - Damage to Beaudesert State High School - Suspicious house fire Redcliffe - Pursuit of stolen vehicle, Burleigh Heads - Disturbance on plane, Cairns - Suspicious boat fire, Noosa - Stolen prime mover, Acacia Ridge - Pursuit, Chinchilla Robbery, Gympie: Police are investigating last night’s robbery of the United Service Station on Geordie Road, Gympie. About 7.50pm yesterday a man approached the console operator from behind in the drive-way of the service station. The offender forced the operator into the office and made him open the safe. The offender has instructed the console operator to stay in the office for 10 minutes then left the shop with a sum of money. The offender was wearing a dark shirt, long pants, a dark beanie partially covering his face and plastic surgical gloves

Monday, 28

Suspicious fire, Yeerongpilly - Armed robbery, Loganlea - Missing bushwalker, Wallangarra Suspicious fire, Yeerongpilly: Scientific officers will today continue investigations into a fire in Whylie Street. About 12.30pm yesterday police and fire officers were called to a fire in an unoccupied building. The fire was quickly extinguished however the building suffered extensive damage. Fire officers also located a fire in a clothing bin a short distance from the building fire upon their arrival. The cause of a fire is not yet known.

Sunday, 27

Assault arrest, Stanthorpe Police have arrested a 46-year-old Stanthorpe man after he allegedly assaulted two people staying with him last night.

ATM robbed, Riverhills Police are investigating this morning’s robbery of a Bank of Queensland ATM at the Bogong Street Shops, Riverhills.

Incidents at Palm Island Police are investigating two separate incidents at Palm Island overnight.

Armed person arrest, Bowen Hills - Suspicious fire, Bundaberg North State High School Armed person arrest, Bowen Hills: A 35-year-old man from New Farm will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow morning charged with a number of assault-related offences following an incident last night at Bowen Hills. About 6.05pm police attended a neighbourhood disturbance at a residence on the corner of Cowlishaw and Down Streets, Bowen Hills. While police were speaking with neighbours, it is alleged that a man appeared from next door, produced a knife and threatened the two officers. Police told the man to drop the knife but he ran off. The area was cordoned off and the man was soon located and arrested. He was charged with serious assault, going armed in public to cause fear and obstructing police and was remanded in custody.

Saturday, 26

Pursuit arrest, Toowoomba - Drugs arrests, Hervey Bay Pursuit arrest, Toowoomba: A 20-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and other offences following an incident in Toowoomba overnight. About 8pm, information was received that the driver of a vehicle had allegedly threatened an employee and driven away from Freedom Fuels on the Warrego Highway without paying for fuel and a drink. Police were advised the car had been sighted in James Street and again near the intersection of O’Mara’s Road and the Warrego Highway at Charlton. The car allegedly sped off when police arrived. Police then followed the vehicle along O’Mara’s Road until it stopped. Police approached the vehicle on foot, however the vehicle allegedly sped off. Police followed the vehicle and apprehended the driver on Wellcamp Westbrook Road. The 20-year-old was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, assault, unlicensed driving and unlawfully taking away of goods (shop stealing). He was bailed and will appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on April 18.

Friday, 25

Fatal traffic accident, Fraser Island A 48-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident on Fraser Island late this afternoon.

Appeal for hit and run driver to come forward Gympie police are appealing for the female driver of a white Holden Commodore which struck a cyclist to come forward.

Central region police continue road safety campaign Central Region police have appealed for motorists to slow down and take care on the roads over the Easter holiday period.

Stanthorpe fatal Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal single vehicle accident at Stanthorpe overnight.

Armed Robbery arrest, Nerang - Fatal accident, Stanthorpe - Murgon Fires update Armed Robbery arrest, Nerang: A 39-year-old man will appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on March 26 charged with armed robbery. The arrest follows an incident around 9.30 last night at the Hinterland Pharmacy at Nerang. The man is alleged to have entered the store and passed a note to a cashier stating he was armed and demanding drugs be handed over. The cashier called for help and the man is alleged to have run from the store and been apprehended by a security officer.

Thursday, 24

Assault, Ormiston Police have released comfits of two men who attacked a woman in a park at Ormiston early last Sunday morning.

Bush fires, Murgon - Serious assault police, arrest, Kingston - Arson, Motor vehicle, Newmarket - Officers to deliver eggs, City Bush fires, Murgon: Emergency personnel continue their third day of fighting a serious bush fire in the Murgon area today. By yesterday morning approximately 400 Hectares had been burnt out and posed serious risk to a number of homes and a piggery. An emergency situation was declared between Eisenmongers Road, Gayndah Rd, Boat Mountain Road and Crounthorpe Road. Around 9pm last night the fire broke through the fire break and the hot and dry conditions with strong winds flared the fire which was burning towards Blackburns Road. Houses along that road were evacuated. Additional equipment was brought in and further breaks were established and foam laid down. All properties now safe however the fire is still burning out of control hillside. Relief emergency service personnel and appliances will be brought to the area today.

Wednesday, 23

Robbery, Aspley Police are investigating the robbery of a 17-year-old girl in Aspley this afternoon.

Police release comfit for Burleigh ring theft Police investigating the theft of three rings from a Burleigh shopping centre have released a comfit of the offender.

Esk-Gatton Road closed Police wish to advise motorists in the Esk area that a section of the Esk-Gatton road will be closed in both directions for a period of time following a serious single vehicle accident.

Home brew Operation Stride finishes Police have concluded an operation on Mornington Island targeting alcohol, drug and firearm offences.

Appeal for witnesses to traffic incident, Tingalpa Police are appealing for anyone who saw a blue/grey Holden sedan being driven in the vicinity of Wynnum Road, Tingalpa, on Monday night to come forward.

Armed Robbery, Coorparoo - Attempted murder arrest, Townsville - Unlawful use arrest, Brisbane Armed Robbery, Coorparoo: Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of the Shell Express Service Station on Old Cleveland Road overnight. Around 12.05am a male approached the attendant, grabbed him from behind, put a knife to his throat and demanded money. A second attendant who was behind the counter counting the takings has thrown the money on the counter towards the offender. The male grabbed the money and left on foot towards Welling Street. The man is described as Caucasian, approximately 175cm tall; thin build with a black beard. When last seen he was wearing a blue T-shirt, blue jeans, white joggers and had a white jacket wrapped around his head.

Tuesday, 22

Sunnybank disturbance charges A 38-year-old Sunnybank Hills man will appear in the Richland Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with two counts each of grievous bodily harm, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and unlawful stalking. He is also charged with one count each of injuring animals by night and threats of violence and three counts of wilful damage.

Suspicious fire, Calamvale Police are appealing for information about a suspicious fire which damaged a restaurant due to open today in Calamvale.

Police locate alleged graffiti offenders – Nerang Police over the weekend located four boys in relation to the alleged graffiti of a number of buildings throughout the Nerang area since the beginning of the year.

Sunnybank disturbance Around 4.30 this morning police received information that two men had been admitted to QEII hospital with multiple injuries sustained from being attacked by a pit bull dog.

Fatal accident, Coalbank A man has died after an accident involving a bulldozer on a property near Crows Nest yesterday.

Appeal for witnesses to hit and run accident, Virginia Police are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run accident on Sandgate Road, Virginia between 6 and 6.30 this morning.

Suspicious fire, Calamvale - Serious traffic accident, Yeronga - Armed hold up arrest, Alexandra Heads - Hit and run,Tingalpa - House fire, Avondale - Robbery, Rockhampton - Dangerous driving arrest, Highgate Hill - Serious disturbance, Sunnybank Suspicious fire, Calamvale: About 12.55am today police were advised that the restaurant Chi Chi Cuisine on Calam Road, Calamvale was ablaze. The fire caused substantial damage to the restaurant and is being treated as suspicious. A crime scene has been established and scientific officers will be examining the scene today. Neighbouring shops also sustained smoke and water damage.

Monday, 21

Taskforce Argos, North Coast raids Queensland Police have charged 15 people as part of ongoing investigations into the illegal possession of child pornography.

Three charged over child stealing Two women and a man have been charged over the weekend following the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl from Townsville.

Road closure, Geebung - Dangerous driving arrest, Gordon Park - Unlawful wounding arrest, Vincent Road closure, Geebung: Motorists are advised that the railway crossing at Newman Road will be closed until at least 6.30am due to resurfacing.

Fatal accident Middle Creek The 38-year-old male driver of the semi-trailer that overturned this morning 20 kilometres south of Carmila has died on his way to hospital.

Semi trailer accident Middle Creek Police are at the scene of a serious semi-trailer accident near Middle Creek, 20 kilometres south of Carmila.

Sunday, 20

Motorcyclists collide at Maleny Five motorcyclists were airlifted from Maleny with serious injuries today after an accident on Stanley River Road.

Appeal for information on identity of man The identity of a man killed when he was struck by a car on the Bruce Highway at Kybong south from Gympie remains a mystery to police.

Fatal traffic accident, Buderim Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred at Buderim this morning.

Armed robbery, Highgate Hill - Assault in company, Albany Creek - Robbery, Mermaid Beach - Suspicious fire, Stretton - Fatal traffic incident, Kybong - Aircraft incident, Horn Island - Non-suspicious fire, Chermside - Serious assault arrest, Palm Island Armed robbery, Highgate Hill: Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store at Highgate Hill this morning. About 2.40am, two men wearing shirts over their heads entered the Night Owl in Gladstone Road. One man was armed with a knife and the other smashed a bottle over the counter before they both made threats and demanded money. After obtaining a sum of money, they left the store in a northerly direction. Both offenders were described as Aboriginal in appearance.

Saturday, 19

Police wait to speak with man after attempted murder Police investigating the attempted murder of a 21-year-old Robina man on the Gold Coast last night are waiting to speak with a man admitted to hospital today.

Appeal for witnesses to fatal traffic accident, Tingalpa Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed a fatal traffic accident at Tingalpa this morning to come forward.

Bomb hoax arrest, Cairns A 35-year-old Edmonton man will appear in Cairns Magistrates Court next month in relation to an alleged bomb hoax.

Attempted murder, Robina Police are investigating the attempted murder of a 21-year-old Robina man on the Gold Coast last night.

Armed robbery, Wynnum West - Fatal traffic incident, Tingalpa - Non-suspicious fire, Coopers Plains Armed robbery, Wynnum West: Police are investigating the armed robbery of a 24-year-old man as he walked along Malabar Street, Wynnum West, this morning. About 1.15am, the man was walking in a westerly direction when two males on bicycles approached him from behind. One of the males, armed with what was described as a spear gun, demanded the man’s wallet. After handing his wallet to the males, the man ran off towards Lindum train station. The first offender is described as Aboriginal in appearance, 170-173cm, with a thin build, dark complexion and curly black hair. The second offender is described as Aboriginal in appearance, 168-170cm, with a light brown complexion, medium build and black hair.

Friday, 18

Grievous bodily harm arrest, Cleveland A 21-year-old man has appeared in Cleveland Magistrates Court this afternoon following the serious assault of a 46-year-old man outside a Cleveland hotel this morning.

Robbery with violence arrest, Toowoomba - Dangerous driving arrest, Townsville - Assault, Southport - Fatal accident, Loganlea Robbery with violence arrest, Toowoomba: Three juveniles and two adult women are currently assisting police with their inquiries following a violent robbery at Annand Street, Toowoomba early this morning. About 12.15am it is alleged that a woman was assaulted near her car. The vehicle’s windscreen was smashed and property was stolen. The five offenders were located and taken to the Toowoomba watchhouse. The woman received treatment at the Toowoomba Base Hospital for minor injuries and was later released. Investigations are continuing.

Thursday, 17

Fatal accident, Dirranbandi Police are investigating this morning’s fatal head on collision at Dirranbandi.

Attempted ram raid, West Ipswich Early this morning, offenders have used a stolen car to smash through sliding doors at the One Mile Markets on Brisbane Street, West Ipswich.

Sexual assault arrest, Ayr - Armed man, Gladstone Sexual assault arrest, Ayr : A 34-year-old man will appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court this morning charged with assault with intent to rape and indecent assault. About 11.30pm yesterday police responded to a 000 call and apprehended the man on the Bruce Highway in Ayr as he was struggling with a 24-year-old woman. The woman suffered minor bruising. The man was arrested and remanded in custody overnight.

Wednesday, 16

Further charges over Mount Morgan incident Police investigating the assault and robbery of a 73-year-old man at Mount Morgan on Friday have charged a 10 and 11 year old over the incident bringing the total number of persons charged to five.

Man charged over deaths, Eudlo Police investigating the death of a man and a woman at Eudlo in the Sunshine Coast hinterland have charged a man with two counts of murder.

Man dies on Fraser Island Police are investigating the death of a man at Lake Birabeen on Fraser Island this afternoon.

Charges over Mount Morgan assault and robbery Police investigating the assault and robbery of a 73-year-old man at Mount Morgan on Friday have charged three people over the incident.

Police investigate suspicious deaths, Eudlo Police are currently at a property at Eudlo in the Sunshine Coast hinterland after two bodies were located.

Police seek man wrongly released from custody Police are seeking assistance to locate a man who was inadvertently released from the Brisbane Watchhouse yesterday.

Armed robbery, Coopers Plains - Robbery Red Rooster, Sunnybank - Suspicious house fire, North Rockhampton - Damage to police vehicle, Palm Island Armed robbery, Coopers Plains: Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Choice Petroleum service station in Boundary Road overnight. Around 7pm two men wearing dark hooded jumpers entered the store and demanded money at knifepoint. The 19-year-old male console operator handed over a sum of money and the two men left the store.

Tuesday, 15

Woman arrested over South Brisbane stabbing A 37-year-old woman will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow after a stabbing incident on Saturday afternoon.

Clandestine lab located, Maryborough - Fatal accident on private property, Lake Cooroiba Clandestine lab located, Maryborough: A 21-year-old man was arrested yesterday afternoon following the discovery of a clandestine laboratory at an address in Victory Street, Maryborough. He was charged with two counts of possessing a dangerous drug, cannabis and methylamphetamine, and one count of producing a dangerous drug, possessing property used in commission of a drug offence and possession of a utensil. He was bailed and will appear in the Maryborough Magistrates Court on April 19.

Monday, 14

Police seek witnesses to traffic accident Police are appealing for witnesses to a traffic accident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on Brisbane’s south side.

Assault charge, Bundaberg A 30-year-old man was last night charged with assault occasioning bodily harm in company following an incident that occurred in Bundaberg’s Outer Limits Nightclub car park on August 21, 2004.

Drug raids, Toowoomba Forty-seven people are facing a total of 88 charges relating to drug, property and other offences after the completion of Operation Breda in the Toowoomba area yesterday.

Appeal for witnesses, Inala Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Inala yesterday in which a nine-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries.

Death of nine-year-old boy, Inala - Firearm incident, Surfers Paradise Death of nine-year-old boy, Inala: Police and Work Place Health and Safety officers are investigating the death of a nine-year-old boy last night at a property on Inala. About 3.15pm yesterday, the boy was playing near the gate of the property on Kimberley Street when he sustained severe head injuries. The boy was transported to the Mater Children’s Hospital where he died about 8.40pm.

Sunday, 13

Concerns after two wilful exposures in Geebung Police are concerned about two incidents of men exposing themselves to children in the Geebung area over the weekend.

Man assists police with fraud investigation Police are speaking with a 45-year-old man in relation to a series of fraud complaints from Cairns to Brisbane and interstate.

Armed robbery Annerley Dutton Park CIB are currently investigating an armed robbery at the Matilda Service Station at Ipswich Road Annerley this morning.

Whitsunday charge correction A media release issued at 3.30pm yesterday advising a 39-year-old man had been charged over an incident that occurred at the Whitsunday Police station yesterday is incorrect.

Arson, Palm Island - Man Shot, Leichhardt - Heavy vehicle accident, Mitchell - Serious accident, Maleny Arson, Palm Island: Police have charged three juveniles with arson after fire destroyed an unoccupied house yesterday. About 11am, the alarm was raised that a house on Beach Road was on fire. Volunteer Fire Brigade and police attended however the house was completely destroyed. One 13 year-old and two 12-year-old boys will appear in the Palm Island Magistrates Court on March 16.

Saturday, 12

Officer injured in pursuit, Hendra Two men have been charged with several offences following a short pursuit in which a police officer was injured.

Man charged over Whitsunday incident Police have charged a man in relation to a wilful damage incident which occurred at the Whitsunday Police station just before 1am today.

Wilful damage, Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Whitsunday - House fire, Maryborough - Group rescued from floodwaters, Gordonvale Wilful damage, Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Whitsunday: Police are currently investigating a wilful damage that occurred at the Whitsunday Police station just before 1am today when male offender smashed the front door of the police station. A police officer heard the crash and went to investigate. The officer challenged the offender who allegedly ran to his vehicle, turned his lights off and drove towards the officer attempting to run over him. The offender then left, driving east on Shute Harbour Road. The man is described as between 25-30 old, solid build, fair complexion and is believed to be driving a 1976-78 model black Celica sedan.

Friday, 11

Robbery arrest, Gympie Five people were last night charged following an assault and robbery at a Gympie address. About 9.30pm last night, police were called to a Penny Road, Gympie address following reports of a disturbance.

Fatal accident, Mareeba Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred off Narcotic Creek Road, Mareeba this morning.

Caravan fire, Hervey Bay Caravan fire, Hervey Bay: Police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Coconut Grove Caravan Park early this morning. About 3.20am the occupant was returning to his van when he discovered a fire in the annex area. He attempted to extinguish the blaze but was unable to do so and the caravan was completely destroyed. No one was injured in the fire. Scenes of crime officers and detectives will continue investigation into the cause this morning.

Thursday, 10

Man charged over drug trafficking, Toowoomba A 45-year-old Toowoomba man has been charged with 20 drug related offences following a protracted policing operation in the Toowoomba District.

Man charged over north side offences A 29-year-old man of no fixed place has been charged with numerous offences following two incidents in the Petrie district recently.

Unlawful wounding - Noosa A 32-year-old Mt Coolum man will appear in court charged with two charges of unlawful wounding.

Second armed robbery arrest, Mount Isa A second man has been charged with armed robbery and assault occasioning bodily harm whilst in company after a robbery at the Townview General Store late yesterday.

Armed robbery arrest, Mount Isa A man has been charged with armed robbery and assault occasioning bodily harm whilst in company after a robbery at the Townview General Store late yesterday.

Fatal accident Tully - Level crossing accident, Emerald - Clandestine labs located – Maryborough - Attempted murder arrest, Surfers Paradise Fatal accident Tully: About 8.50pm two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on the Bruce Highway about one kilometre south of Tully. The 26-year-old male driver of one vehicle has been airlifted to Townsville hospital in a critical but stable condition. The 27-year-old male driver of the second vehicle died at the scene. Three passengers in the second car have been transported to Tully hospital in a stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Wednesday, 9

Bruce highway closed – Tully Police wish to advise motorists near Tully that a section of the Bruce Highway has been closed in both directions due to a fatal accident one kilometre south of Tully.

Cyclone Ingrid inquiries Lockhart River police are asking that media refer to the Bureau of Meteorology’s website for updates on Cyclone Ingrid.

Common assault in the city Police are investigating an incident in the city this morning in which a man tried to lure a 20-year-old woman into a car.

Police find cannabis plants during raids Police have located more than 600 cannabis plants during raids on four homes this afternoon.

Robbery, Nerang - Stolen fuel leads to police car damage, Strathpine - Robbery with violence, Sunnybank - Double fatal, Torbanlea - Attempted armed robbery, Gympie Robbery, Nerang: About 8.25pm yesterday a man entered the Day and Night Chemist on Price Street and handed the staff a note stating he was armed and wanted drugs. The man left the store with a quantity of drugs and was last seen getting into a dark coloured sedan parked next to the nearby tennis courts. No weapon was produced and no one was injured. The offender is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his 40s, 187cm tall, with a solid build and a moustache. He was wearing jeans, a black long-sleeved t-shirt and a dark baseball cap.

Tuesday, 8

Rockhampton man charged with over 60 stalking offences Police have charged a 49-year-old Rockhampton man with over 60 stalking related charges.

Footage available, Boondall armed robbery Police investigating the armed robbery of the Night Owl convenience store on Saturday morning have released security footage and stills of the offence.

Hit and run, Underwood - Fatal Accident, Boulia - Hit and run, Underwood: Between 6.45pm and 7pm yesterday a man living on Stiller Street, Kuraby noticed his Subaru Liberty driving past his house. He ran outside and waved down a passing motorist. They gave chase to where the vehicles stopped at the intersection of Underwood and Logan Roads, Underwood. The owner of the Subaru got out of the car and tried removing the offender from the stolen vehicle. The offender reversed into the car’s owner and then into another vehicle. The offender then accelerated and struck the second man who had assisted the owner. The offender then drove off up Underwood Road through a red light. A patrolling police car noticed the Subaru disobey the red light and attempted to intercept the vehicle. A search of the vicinity located the stolen vehicle abandoned on Rothon Street, Rochedale. Police Dog Squad officers were called to the scene but were unable to locate the offender. The two injured men were transported to the PA Hospital. Their condition at this time is unknown.

Monday, 7

Fatal accident, Capricorn Highway Bluff Police are still at the scene of a fatal accident on the Capricorn Highway Bluff near Blackwater.

Armed robbery, Sunnybank Hills Police are investigating an armed robbery at Sunnybank Hills earlier today.

Police seek assistance regarding serious sexual assault Police are seeking assistance from anybody who may have information regarding an alleged serious sexual assault in Gladstone early Sunday morning.

Sunday, 6

Situation at Buddina resolved The situation at Buddina which saw a section of Coonawa Street cordoned off was peacefully resolved shortly before 7pm.

Unlawful use of motor vehicle arrest A 19-year-old man will appear in the Richland Magistrates Court tomorrow following an incident at Rocklea last night in which a taxi was stolen and a police officer received minor injuries.

Fatal accident Yungaburra Accident Investigation Squad officers are investigating this morning’s accident on the Gillies Highway, Yungaburra in which a 38-year-old man from Clifton Beach lost his life.

Fatal accident, Rathdowney Police are investigating this morning’s fatal motorbike accident on Boonah Rathdowney Road, Rathdowney.

Fatal accident, Woodridge Police are at the scene of a fatal accident on Compton Road, Woodridge.

Attempted armed robbery, Coorparoo Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a newsagency at Coorparoo this morning.

Elderly Sunnybank man located The 66-year-old Sunnybank man who went missing early yesterday morning was located safe and well late yesterday.

Man located, Silverdale Media are advised that the 33-year-old man missing from Silverdale has been located safe and well.

Armed robbery, Wakerley - Suspicious house fire, Gold Coast - Suspicious house fire, Condon (Townsville) - Armed robbery, Capalaba - Bag snatching, Surfers Paradise - Armed robbery, Aitkenvale (Townsville) - Search for missing man, Silverdale (near Kalbar) - Wounding arrest, Wynnum Armed robbery, Wakerley: Just before 8pm yesterday, a male held up the Freedom Fuels on Greencamp Road at Wakerley. The male entered the store, produced a knife and asked the employee for money. The employee complied and handed over of sum of cash from the till. The male then left the service station on foot and headed west on New Cleveland Road. He is described as being 160cm tall, had a young voice and was wearing a red shirt, black hooded jumper, blue jeans, white shoes and black sunglasses. He had covered his face with material and also wore yellow dish washing gloves. Suspicious house fire, Gold Coast: Police are investigating a house fire at Palm Beach last night. At 11.40pm, a neighbour observed that a house in Mallawa Drive was ablaze and raised the alarm. There were no occupants in the house at the time however the premises was totally gutted by the fire. Scientific officers will attend to conduct further investigations. The fire is being treated as suspicious until proven otherwise.

Saturday, 5

Theft at church, Wellington Point Police are investigating a theft that occurred this afternoon at the Trinity Uniting Church at Wellington Point, moments after a funeral service.

Missing elderly Sunnybank man Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to help locate a 66-year-old Sunnybank man who went missing this morning.

Tweed Heads teenager located The 15-year-old Tweed Heads girl who was reported missing on Wednesday has been located safe and well in Surfers Paradise shortly after 1pm today.

Willful damage arrest, Coombabah Gold Coast police have arrested a 27-year-old man following a neighborhood dispute at Coombabah this morning in which a 21-year-old man was threatened with a spear gun.

Grass fire, Deagon Police wish to advise motorists that smoke emitting from a large grass fire near the Deagon Deviation, Deagon is affecting visibility on the road in both directions.

Police vehicle damaged, Palm Island Police are investigating an incident on Palm Island this morning where a police vehicle was damaged.

Armed robbery, Boondall Police are investigating this morning’s armed robbery of the Night Owl convenience store in Boondall.

Woman charged over Redbank Plains stabbing A 28-year-old Durack woman has been charged with attempted murder and unlawful wounding following an incident at Redbank Plains last night where a man was stabbed.

Rockhampton youth arrested for unlawful wounding A 16-year-old boy will appear in the Rockhampton Children’s Court on Monday morning charged with unlawful wounding and grievous bodily harm following an incident at 2.30am today outside the Swan Hotel.

Armed robbery arrest, One Mile - Unlawful wounding arrest, South Bank - Wilful damage arrest, Palm Island Armed robbery arrest, One Mile: A 13-year-old boy is expected to appear in Ipswich Children’s Court today charged with one count of armed robbery and one count of attempted armed robbery. This follows the armed robbery of the Kangaroo Fuels at Old Toowoomba Road, One Mile at 9.50pm yesterday and also the attempted armed robbery of the same petrol station on the evening of February 28.

Friday, 4

Attempted armed robbery, Pinkenba - Suspicious fire, Gladstone - Robbery with violence arrest, Belgian Gardens (Townsville) - Unlawful wounding arrest, Woolloongabba Attempted armed robbery, Pinkenba: Police are investigating an incident at Pinkenba last night where a man attempted to rob a taxi driver. About 9.30pm a taxi collected a male passenger on Kingsford Smith Drive. The male passenger instructed the female taxi driver to drive to near the Pinkenba Hotel. Upon arrival at the destination, the man demanded money and produced a screwdriver. The driver refused to hand over any cash and the man fled into the grounds of the Pinkenba State School. The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 178cm tall, of proportionate build and had a fair complexion and blonde hair.

Thursday, 3

Police searching for man on run after two accidents Police are currently searching for a man on the run after being involved in two traffic accidents today.

Attempted armed robbery and theft, Nambour - Fire, Coopers Plains Attempted armed robbery and theft, Nambour: Police are investigating three incidents in Nambour yesterday which are believed to have been committed by the same offender. At 3.20pm, a man entered the Salvation Army clothing store on Currie Street and threatened the female attendant with a screwdriver before demanding the day’s takings. The man was unable to obtain access to the till and fled empty handed. About 40 minutes later a man attempted to steal a vehicle from the carpark of the Big W store at Nambour. After failing to start the car, the man took property from the vehicle. The same man is then believed to have entered the Big W store and stolen a cash drawer. The offender is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early to mid 20s, 180cm tall and had very short brown hair and was clean shaven. He was wearing an olive brown t-shirt with tan shorts.

Wednesday, 2

Fraser Island accident Police believe inexperience and beach conditions may have contributed to an accident on Fraser Island earlier today.

Ipswich Motorway reopened Police advise that the car on fire on the Ipswich Motorway has been extinguished.

Car on fire Ipswich Motorway Motorists are advised that there is a car on fire on the Ipswich Motorway, Brisbane bound outside the Gailes Caravan Park.

Comfit release – Caboolture sexual assault Police investigating the sexual assault of a 55-year-old woman on Monday morning have released a comfit of the offender.

Disturbance, Palm Island - Suspicious fire, Beaudesert - Suspicious fire, Ferny Grove - Damage to police station, Woorabinda - Trespass arrest, Paddington Disturbance, Palm Island: Police are investigating two incidents on Palm Island last night where rocks were thrown at a police vehicle and compound. At 7.35pm police were called to a disturbance on Clumpoint Road involving a large number of youths. After speaking to some members of the crowd the police went to leave in their vehicle when rocks where thrown at the vehicle, causing minor damage. A short time later police returned to the compound where a number of rocks were thrown into the compound and barracks by youths. Investigations are continuing.

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Operation Bravo Aside closes. Queensland Police have continued the crackdown on the distribution and production of drugs in Queensland with Operation Bravo Aside closing today.

Fraudulent possession of mobile home, Gympie Police are looking for a man who fraudulently obtained a mobile home at Gympie last month.

Attempted robbery, Newmarket Police are at the scene of an attempted robbery at the Newmarket Medical Centre on Ashgrove Avenue.

Assault arrest, Fortitude Valley Two men aged, 33 and 40, will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning charged with assault occasioning bodily harm following an incident in the valley last night.

Armed robbery, Leichhardt - Fire, Rockhampton Armed robbery, Leichhardt: Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Kangaroo Fuels Service Station at Leichhardt last night. At 9.09pm, a man armed with a knife entered the store with his dog. The man demanded cash from the 18-year-old female attendant and was given a small sum of money before fleeing the service station. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his late teens, 180cm tall, of medium build and had a tanned complexion. He was wearing blue three-quarter length pants, a white shirt and a silver cap. His dog was brown in colour.

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