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Media Release Summary

March 2011

March

Thursday, 31
Armed robbery, Surfers Paradise
Police are investigating the robbery of a liquor store at Surfers Paradise tonight.

Serious assault on police, Ipswich
A man will face court after he allegedly assaulted an officer in Ipswich this afternoon.

Drug charges, Oyster Creek
A 53-year-old man will face court after police allegedly located a clandestine laboratory at Oyster Creek this morning.

Attempted armed robbery charge, Southport
Police have charged a woman following an alleged attempted armed robbery incident in Southport this morning.

Update, fatal hit and run traffic crash, Rocklea
Police are appealing for information from members of the public after a man was struck by a passing motorist at Rocklea this afternoon.

Unstable land, Mt Pleasant (Mackay)
Police and other authorities are closely monitoring an area of unstable land at the base of the Mt Pleasant Reservoir.

Armed robbery charges, Flinders View
Police have charged two youths following a robbery at a convenience store at Flinders View on March 25.

Counterfeit money, Gold Coast
Police would like to raise community awareness following the identification of counterfeit notes circulating on the Gold Coast this week.

Attempted robbery, Southport
A 37-year-old woman is assisting police with their enquiries into the attempted armed robbery of a café at Southport earlier today.

UPDATE: Armed robbery charges, Elanora
A 24-year-old man has faced a bedside hearing in hospital after being charged over the alleged armed robbery of a DVD store at Elanora on March 27, 2011.

Appeal for witnesses, Southbank assault and robbery
Police investigating the assault and robbery of a 16-year-old boy at Southbank Parklands on New Years Eve have released a comfit and are appealing for witnesses.

Update, traffic crash, M1, Yatala
A 66-year-old Coombabah man died in Logan Hospital this morning following a single vehicle traffic crash on the Pacific Motorway at 6.45am.

Serious crash, Logan Village
A 9-year-old girl and a 25-year-old woman have sustained serious injuries following a collision between a car and a truck at Logan Village this morning.

Light aircraft crash, near Stone River (west of Ingham)
Police are currently at the scene of a light aircraft crash near Ingham in which a 51-year-old man walked away unharmed.

Wilful damage, Pacific Motorway
Police are currently investigating reports of rocks being thrown onto the Pacific Motorway around Holland Park and Upper Mount Gravatt yesterday.

House fire, Moffat Beach
Police remain at the scene of a house fire in Moffat Beach.

Assault charge, Yeppoon
A man will face court following an incident in Yeppoon last night.

Update, fatal crash, Beenleigh
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic crash in Beenleigh last night.

Wednesday, 30
Student injured update, Southport
A boy has been charged following police investigations into an alleged wounding at Southport today.

Fatal crash, Beenleigh
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal crash at Beenleigh. Two vehicles collided on Boundary Street near Logan Street intersection around 7pm.

Update – charges Toowoomba knife incident
Police have charged a 17-year-old local woman following investigations into a knife incident at a Toowoomba business on March 16.

Student injured, Southport
Gold Coast police were called to a high school in Southport this afternoon following reports that a boy had been injured.

Motorists reminded to take care on the road
Police would like to remind motorists to take extra care on the roads during the wet weather currently being experiencing across much of Queensland.

Search continues for overdue fishing vessel, Prudhoe Island
Whitsunday Water Police and Volunteer Marine Rescue are currently searching waters north of Prudhoe Island for an overdue fishing vessel.

Armed robbery, Sunnybank Hills
Police are continuing investigations into the armed robbery of a news agency at Sunnybank Hills early Monday morning.

Update Serious traffic crash Peak Downs Highway Eton
A 44-year-old man from Glenden has died in a Townsville Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic crash on the Peak Downs Highway near Eaton last week.

Update, fatal crash, Veteran, Gympie
Police are investigating a fatal crash at Veteran, near Gympie last night.

Tuesday, 29
Fatal traffic crash update, Julago
A 52-year-old Mackay man was charged this afternoon following investigations into a fatal traffic crash on the Bruce Highway at Julago around 5am this morning.

Armed robbery, Hodgson Vale
Police are currently investigating the armed robbery at a convenience store in Hodgson Vale (south of Toowoomba) today

Fatal traffic crash, Veteran
Police are currently at the scene of a serious crash at Veteran, near Gympie.

Gold Coast Police seeking Volunteers In Policing (VIPs)
The Gold Coast Police District is seeking to expand its Volunteers in Policing (VIP) program. This program involves local volunteers working with police to address customer service, community safety and crime prevention needs in the community.

Update - stealing, Townsville
Police have arrested and charged two West End men, a 21 and 28-year-old, following the investigation of the alleged theft of alcohol from a bottleshop.

Fatal traffic crash Julago
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway in which a man died this morning.

Man with suspected gunshot wound to leg - Hillcrest
Police are making enquiries in relation to a man who presented himself to an ambulance station at Hillcrest with a suspected gunshot wound to his legs around 4.30am today.

Armed robbery, Victoria Point
Police are investigating the robbery of a liquor store at Victoria Point last night.

Monday, 28
Sudden death, Cape Upstart (Townsville District)
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the sudden death of a man, aged in his early 60’s, onboard a vessel near Cape Upstart this afternoon.

Theft charges, Westbrook
Police have charged a 19-year-old man with stealing after investigations were conducted in relation to the alleged theft of postal items in the Westbrook area.

Dangerous Operation, Collingwood Park
A man is to face court following an alleged incident at Collingwood Park last night.

Update, Search and rescue, Prudhoe Island
Police are continuing their search for a missing vessel after it failed to return from a fishing trip to Prudhoe Island last Thursday.

Armed robbery, Reedy Creek
Police are searching for a man who produced a handgun to rob a bakery at Reedy Creek earlier this morning.

Armed robbery, Elanora
Police are investigating the robbery of a store at Elanora overnight.

Robbery, Townsville
Police are investigating the ramraid style robbery of a bottleshop at Railway Estate, Townsville, just after 12am this morning.

Sunday, 27
Update, Search and rescue, Prudhoe Island
Police will tomorrow continue their search for a missing vessel after it failed to return from a fishing trip to Prudhoe Island on Thursday night.

Robbery with violence, Gatton
Police are investigating the robbery of a man and a woman in Gatton on Friday night.

Robbery, South Brisbane
Police have charged three men with robbery with violence after an incident in South Brisbane this morning.

Armed robbery, Palm Beach
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store at Palm Beach this morning.

Single vehicle crash, Eagle Farm
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred on the Gateway Motorway approximately two kilometers south from the East West Arterial Road earlier today.

Armed robbery, Petrie
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Petrie restaurant last night.

Armed robbery, Labrador
Police are searching for three men who robbed a service station at Labrador this morning.

Armed robbery charges, Yamanto
Police have charged a man and two boys following the robbery of a liquor store on Ash Street at Yamanto yesterday afternoon.

UPDATE: Marine search for missing pair, Cleveland - Pair found
A 36-year-old man and a 9-year-old boy missing since 6pm last night after failing to return from a fishing expedition near Cleveland have been located safe and well.

Marine search for missing pair, Cleveland
Water Police have been conducting searches for two missing males throughout the waters between Cleveland Point and South West Rocks, Peel Island, overnight.

Sudden death, Jandowae
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a 62-year-old man on private property at Jandowae yesterday.

Saturday, 26
Search and rescue, Prudhoe Island
Police will continue their search for a missing vessel after it failed to return from a fishing trip to Prudhoe Island on Thursday night.

Update: death investigation, Palm Island
Police have charged a 54-year-old man with murder following the death of a woman on Palm Island this morning.

Wilful damage charge, Sarina
Police have charged a 31-year-old local man in relation to the alleged vandalism of the Sarina Police Station.

Update - Serious assault, Tallegalla
Police have charged a 20-year-old man following an alleged stabbing incident in Tallegalla overnight.

Update - officer injured in traffic incident, Labrador
A 17-year-old man has been charged following an incident at Labrador early this morning.

Update - Fatal crash, Booyal
Investigations continue into a fatal traffic crash at Booyal early this morning.

Serious assault of police officer, Mackay
A 45-year-old woman has been charged following the alleged serious assault of a police officer on Victoria Street at Mackay this morning.

Unlawful wounding, Caboolture
Police have charged a man following an incident at Caboolture late last night.

Officer injured in traffic incident, Labrador
A male Sergeant from the South Eastern Region was injured after being struck by a car early this morning.

Update, Fatal crash, Gordon Park
A 37-year-old Lutwyche man died at the scene of a single vehicle motorcycle crash at Gordon Park early this morning.

Shooting incident, Capalaba
A man has been injured after a police related shooting at Capalaba overnight.

Serious assault, Tallegalla
A man is assisting police with enquiries following an incident in which a man sustained apparent stab wounds in Tallegalla overnight.

Serious assault charges, Ipswich
Two males, aged 15 and 17, have been charged with serious assault following an incident in which two officers were injured in Ipswich overnight.

Fatal crash, Booyal (north of Childers)
Police are currently at the scene of a traffic crash in which two people have died this morning on the Bruce Highway at Booyal, north of Childers.

Death investigation, Palm Island
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman on Palm Island this morning.

Fatal crash, Gordonvale
Police are currently at the scene of a single vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred at Gordon Park a short time ago.

Friday, 25
Police urge Gold Coast businesses to review ATM security
Police are asking Gold Coast businesses with Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) to review their security following an ATM theft from a business at Labrador overnight.

Boaties urged to have a ‘weather eye’
Frustrated by recent unnecessary search and rescues Townsville Water Police are calling on boaties to keep an eye on the weather.

Update - Fatal traffic incident, Mermaid Beach
A 68-year-old Tallai woman has died following a fatal traffic incident at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast this morning.

Illicit drug laboratory located, Bundaberg
Police have arrested and charged four men and a woman from Bundaberg, following a search of a suspected illicit drug laboratory in Fagg Street, Bundaberg.

Fatal traffic incident, Mermaid Beach
A woman believed to be in her 60’s has died following a fatal traffic incident at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast this morning.

Queensland police return from New Zealand
The Queensland police officers who were sent to help after the Christchurch earthquake are returning to Brisbane today.

Burglary, Southport
Police are investigating the ramraid style robbery of an automatic teller machine from a convenience store in Southport this morning.

Robberies and assault, Dutton Park
Two males are currently assisting police with enquiries following three separate incidents in Dutton Park overnight.

Serious crash, Beenleigh - Logan Motorway on ramp
Police are currently at the scene of a traffic crash that occurred on the Logan Motorway on ramp, off the Pacific Motorway, at Beenleigh around 3.20am.

Thursday, 24
Bag snatch, Inala
Police are investigating a bag snatch at Inala earlier this evening.

Hydroponics drugs set up located – Palm Beach
Police have charged a 41-year-old Palm Beach woman following the alleged discovery of a hydroponics drugs set up in a house at Palm Beach this morning.

Motorists cyclists and pedestrians urged to be cautious
Police are urging drivers, pedestrians and bicycle riders to be more vigilant and careful in checking for other road users, especially when crossing footpaths and entering roads from driveways, intersections and roundabouts.

Break and enter bank, Chermside
Police are investigating the break and enter of a bank in Gympie Road, Chermside, that occurred around 2.30 this morning.

Wednesday, 23
Traffic crash, Carina
A 41-year-old man has a suspected broken leg following a traffic crash at Carina this afternoon.

Pedestrian struck by car Kangaroo Point
A man is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after being struck by a vehicle earlier today.

Stealing charges Booval
Police have charged two men, aged 22 and 27, following an alleged theft from a store on Brisbane Road last night.

Tuesday, 22
Traffic crash, Murphy’s Creek
Five children escaped injury following a traffic crash involving their bus and a car at Murphy’s Creek this afternoon.

Fraud charges following alleged theft of identity, Redcliffe
Police have arrested and charged a 56-year-old Redcliffe man following investigations into an alleged case of stolen identity of a deceased man in Redcliffe.

Fatal traffic incident, Deception Bay
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a traffic incident at Deception Bay last evening.

Fatal traffic incident, Many Peaks (near Gladstone)
Police have recovered the body of a man after a vehicle was located in a creek near Many Peaks this morning.

Update - assault investigation, Mackay
Police have charged a 15-year-old youth following investigations into the alleged assault of a taxi driver on March 20 in Mackay.

Burglary with violence, Nambour
Police are investigating an incident in which a man was assaulted at a residence in Nambour overnight.

Update - male pedestrian dies following Mudgeeraba crash
A 58-year-old Mudgeeraba man died in hospital last Friday, two days after he was involved in a traffic incident at Mudgeeraba on March 16, 2011.

Murder arrest, Caboolture
Police have arrested a man following investigations into the discovery of human remains in a barrel in a Caboolture riverbed on February 5, 2011.

Death investigation Bundaberg
Police have charged a 36-year-old man with one count of unlawful wounding following the death of a woman in Bundaberg yesterday.

Disturbance, Runaway Bay
Police have charged a 34-year-old Runaway Bay man with threatening violence, fail to stop motor vehicle and two counts of possessing a knife in a public place and obstruct police, after police were called to a violent disturbance at Runaway Bay last evening.

Monday, 21
Serious traffic crash, Peak Downs Highway Eton
Police are currently at the scene of a serious four vehicle traffic crash which occurred on the Peak Downs Highway at Eton this afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, Bruce Highway near Kuttabul
Police are currently at the scene of a serious two vehicle traffic crash which occurred on the Bruce Highway, near Kuttabul this afternoon.

Yarrabah disturbances
Police have charged 11 people, including seven men with affray, following further investigations into several week-end disturbances at Yarrabah.

Officers injured in traffic crash, Chermside
A police vehicle was involved in a three vehicle crash at Chermside yesterday afternoon.

Serious assault Caloundra
Police have charged three men with assault occasioning bodily harm and enter with intent following the alleged serious assault of a man and a woman overnight.

QPS, Queensland Rail and Crime Stoppers fight crime
Only three weeks after the Queensland Police Service Railway Squad, Queensland Rail and Crime Stoppers joined forces to help solve crime in and around the South East Queensland corner a number of results have already been seen.

Death investigation, Bundaberg
Bundaberg police are investigating the death of woman aged in her 20’s, after her body was located at an Avoca address earlier this morning.

Armed Robbery, Sunnybank Hills
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Sunnybank Hills licenced premises overnight.

Robbery, Geebung
Two men have been charged following an alleged robbery of two men sitting in a car at Geebung early last night.

Sunday, 20
Burglary, Gladstone - Update
A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged burglary at a Gladstone unit on March 18

Armed robbery, Newmarket
Police are investigating a robbery of a bottle shop at Newmarket today.

Yarrabah disturbances
Police in Yarrabah have responded to a number of street disturbances over the week-end.

Assault investigation, Mackay
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the assault of a taxi driver in Mackay last night.

Fire investigation, Mermaid Beach
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which damaged licenced premises in Mermaid Beach early this morning.

Gold Coast police target illicit drugs in Operation Sentinel II
Gold Coast police, including plain clothes and uniformed officers, with support from State Crime Operations Command and the Brisbane Dog Squad with PD Bear and PD Toby, conducted Operation Sentinel II overnight, targeting illicit drugs and good order offences in Gold Coast entertainment precincts, resulting in 13 people being arrested on 20 charges.

Serious crash update (fatal), Calliope
The 17-year-old Calliope man injured in a traffic crash at Calliope yesterday has since died in hospital.The two vehicle crash occurred on the Dawson Highway near Monto Road around 5.15pm.

Roma area road closure update
Following heavy rainfall in the Roma area the Warrego Highway has now been closed approximately 5km east of Roma at the Surat turnoff.

Saturday, 19
Serious traffic crash, Calliope
Police are investigating a crash that has left a 17-year-old driver with critical injuries this afternoon.

Localised flooding in Roma
Police would like to advise all residents in the Roma area to be extremely careful on the roads during the heavy rain the district is currently experiencing.

Changed public viewing areas and traffic closures for Ipswich
Due to the inclement weather conditions experienced this afternoon and predicted for tomorrow the Ipswich Police District has changed some road closures and public viewing areas for the royal motorcade for safety reasons.

Man sustains serious injuries following motorcycle crash, Gladstone
A motorcycle rider seriously injured after crashing his bike lay undiscovered for several hours this morning at Gladstone.

Drug arrest, Earlville
Detectives from the Cairns Drug Squad have charged a 41-year-old Earville man with a number of drug related offences following the search of a property in Earlville last night.

Sudden death, Redcliffe
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, after his body was located in Redcliffe earlier this morning.

Operation Sentinel targeted drug offences, Gold Coast
Police dogs Bear, Asko and Toby were just some of the ‘officers’ used in an overnight operation targeting illicit drugs and good order offences in the Gold Coast entertainment precincts, which resulted in 25 people being arrested on 28 charges.

Armed robbery, Sunnybank
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a hotel in Sunnybank early this morning.

Burglary, Gladstone
Police are searching for a man who walked into a Gladstone unit last night demanding money.

Friday, 18
Armed Robbery, Keperra
A man armed with a knife robbed a Keperra supermarket this evening.

Serious traffic crash, Gore Highway near Toowoomba
Police are currently at the scene of a serious two vehicle traffic crash which occurred on the Gore Highway, near Toowoomba this evening.

Public viewing areas and traffic closures for royal visit
Motorists and visitors to Ipswich, Grantham and Toowoomba on Sunday should expect road closures and delays as the royal motorcade passes through these areas.

Boaties urged to 'tell a friend'
With good weather forecast for the next few days the Townsville Water Police would like to send a message to anyone planning a trip out to sea this weekend.

Fatal crash, Warwick (8 Mile area)
Police are currently at the scene of a crash between a sedan and B-Double truck just outside of Warwick in which a woman in her early 20's has died this morning.

Attempted robbery, South Brisbane
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted robbery at South Brisbane overnight.

Thursday, 17
Armed robbery, Heritage Park
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a service station on Waller Road at Heritage Park last night.

Armed robbery, Heritage Park
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a service station on Waller Road at Heritage Park last night.

Attempted murder charges, Freshwater Point
A 36-year-old Sarina man is due to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court today following the incident at Freshwater yesterday.

Serious traffic crash, Mudgeeraba
A 58-year-old man is in a critical condition after he was involved in a traffic incident at Mudgeeraba last night.

Wednesday, 16
Search for missing Cairns teenager continues
Police are hoping that a mannequin dressed in clothing similar to that of missing boy Declan Crouch placed at his last known location will prompt any witnesses to come forward.

Update, fatal crash Beerwah (Bells Creek)
Officers from the Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a traffic crash which claimed the life of two motorcycle riders at Beerwah (Bells Creek) this morning.

Update: Hit and run traffic crash, Kangaroo Point
A 43-year-old man has been served with two traffic infringement notices following an investigation into a hit and run traffic crash at Kangaroo Point on March 5.

UPDATE - Double fatal, Bells Creek (near Caloundra)
Two men have died as the result of a crash between two motorcycles on the Bruce Highway at Bells Creek (near Caloundra) this morning.

Double fatality, Bells Creek - Bruce Highway
Police are advising motorists travelling south along the Bruce Highway near Bells Creek to seek an alternate route following a double fatality crash this morning.

Charges Ravensbourne
Police have charged a 36-year-old woman with one count of murder after the death of a 33-year-old Wilsonton man at Ravensbourne, north-east of Toowoomba.

Tuesday, 15
Fatal traffic crash, Buaraba
A man, believed to be in his 80s, has died following a single vehicle traffic crash on private property south of Esk earlier today.

Load Bearing Vest trial
The Queensland Police Service has announced a trial of load bearing vests, to be trialled by officers across the State.

Palm Island Investigation report
The Queensland Police Service notes the media release today in relation to the CMC Palm Island decision. The QPS also received associated correspondence from the CMC today.

Missing woman, Moorooka
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 43-year-old woman who was has not been seen since last Thursday.

Final Child Abduction Alert - Geham - LOCATED
The Queensland Police Service have located the 7-year-old boy, 6-year-old girl, 4-year-old boy and 1-year-old boy who were missing from Geham around 8am this morning.

Child Abduction Alert - Geham via Toowoomba
The Queensland Police Service is seeking urgent public assistance to help locate a 7 year old boy, 6 year old girl, 4 year old boy and 1 year old boy who may be at risk after being taken from Goulds Road, Geham, approximately 25 kilometres north of Toowoomba at 8.00am this morning.

Attempted murder charge, Scarborough
Police charged a 31-year-old man with attempted murder following the alleged wounding of a man at Scarborough yesterday.

Armed robbery Gold Coast
Police are investigating an armed robbery of a sporting club in Gaven yesterday.

Monday, 14
House fire, Brassall
A 36-year-old man was transported to the Ipswich Hospital suffering minor burns and smoke inhalation following a house fire in Brassall this afternoon.

Drink driving arrest, Pelican Waters
A 41-year-old woman will face Caloundra Magistrates Court following an incident at Pelican Waters this afternoon.

Industrial incident, Mudjimba
Police are investigating an industrial incident at Mudjimba early this afternoon.

Missing man, Pullenvale
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 58-year-old man who was last seen at Salisbury.

Missing North Lakes man located
A 24-year-old North Lakes man reported missing yesterday evening has been located safe and well today at Kippa Ring.

Wounding charge, Mount Isa
A man is to face court following an alleged incident at a Townview residence around 5pm yesterday afternoon.

Dangerous operation charge, Queen Street Mall
Police have charged the alleged driver of a vehicle that travelled the wrong way down George Street before driving into the Queen Street Mall yesterday.

Sunday, 13
Search and rescue, Port Douglas
Police today assisted with the search and rescue of three men clinging to an upturned vessel on Tongue Reef, east of Port Douglas.

Serious assault, Townsville
21-year-old Townsville man has been charged following the alleged serious assault of a another man around 1am yesterday morning.

Missing man, North Lakes
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing 24-year-old man from North Lakes.

Burglary and assault arrests, Runcorn
Three men will face Richlands Magistrates Court following an incident in Runcorn late last night.

Assault with intent to prevent arrest, Manoora
A dog squad officer received treatment at Cairns Base Hospital and will undergo disease testing after he was allegedly bitten on the hand this morning.

Serious assault on police, Noosa
Two police officers will undergo disease testing after blood stained spittle was allegedly spat in their faces early this morning.

Police searching for driver of vehicle, Queen Street Mall
Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that travelled the wrong way down George Street before driving into the Queen Street Mall this morning.

Closure of drug operation, Redcliffe and Caboolture
The Moreton Bay District Tactical Crime Squad have closed Operation Kansas 16, an operation commenced in January targeting drug production and supply in the Redcliffe and Caboolture Police Districts.

Suspected accidental death, Linville
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a man at Linville last night.

Update - wounding, Oxenford / Gold Coast
Police charged a 24-year-old man with attempted murder and firearm related offences following the wounding of a man in Oxenford last night.

Jewellery theft, Broadbeach
Police are searching for three men who were involved in the theft of jewellery items from a store in Broadbeach yesterday.

Sexual assault charges, Ayr
Ayr detectives have charged a local man with five offences following an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 28-year-old woman on August 22, 2010.

Unlwaful wounding, Oxenford
Detectives from Coomera District Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged wounding of a man in Oxenford last night.

Serious assault while armed, Caboolture
Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old Caboolture man with alleged serious assault following an investigation into a stabbing late on Friday night.

Armed robbery, Woodridge
Police are searching for a man who robbed a liquor store in Smith Road, Woodridge, around 7.30pm last night.

Saturday, 12
Fatal single vehicle crash Mareeba
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash on the Kennedy Highway in which a man has died.

Fatal traffic crash Sunshine Coast Update
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two vehicle crash in which two people have died.

Serious traffic crash Toowoomba
Police are investigating a two vehicle crash that occurred on the corner of James and West Streets in Toowoomba earlier today.

Missing teenager, Machans Beach, Cairns
Police are seeking assistance from members of the public in the search for a missing 13-year-old boy from Machans Beach.

Missing man, Bribie Island
Police and SES are currently searching for an 88-year-old man who is missing from Sylvan Beach on Bribie Island.

Road closures in Innisfail Police District - update
Innisfail police have provided an update of some of the local road closures (see tables below).

Road closures and flooding update – Far North Qld
The State’s far north is currently experiencing heavy rainfalls and localised flooding. Police would like to remind motorists that roads may be closed or damaged due to the on-going severe weather.

Armed robbery, Waterford
Police are searching for a man who robbed a video shop in the Waterford Plaza Shopping Centre just before 10pm last night.

Friday, 11
Motorists urged to plan their trips and drive with extra care
Police would like to remind motorists that roads across the State’s far north, which are currently experiencing heavy rainfalls and localised flooding, may be closed or damaged due to the on-going severe weather.

Fatal traffic crash Calamvale
Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash in which a man died, at Calamvale today.

Officer Stood Down - North Coast Police Region
A Senior Constable from North Coast Region has been stood down pending the outcome of an Ethical Standards Command investigation.

Public nuisance charges, Newtown
Police have charged four people, three men and one teenage boy, with public nuisance after officers were called to a disturbance at a Newtown home yesterday.

Theft of ATM Bundall
Gold Coast Detectives are investigating the theft of a pedestal type ATM from a café at Bundall overnight.

Burglary, Ipswich
Police are investigating a burglary at a jewellery store in Springfield in the early hours of this morning.

Drug charges, Inala
A 57-year-old Inala man has been charged with a number of alleged drug related offences following a police search of a vehicle in Inala last night.

Building fire, Kangaroo Point
Police and Queensland Fire and Rescue Service officers are investigating the cause of a fire in Kangaroo Point early this morning.

Robbery with violence, Toowong
Police are searching for two men who robbed a 27-year-old man from Burringbar, NSW, around 11pm last night in Ascog Terrace in Toowong.

Thursday, 10
Robbery, Southbank Parklands
Police are appealing for public information relating to the robbery of a man at Southbank Parklands this afternoon.

Serious crash, Coopers Plains
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding a crash at Coopers Plains earlier today that has left a 39-year-old man in the Princess Alexandra Hospital with head and internal injuries.

Marine offence, Great Barrier Reef
Gladstone Water Police have arrested a 33-year-old foreign national following an investigation into a marine offence in the Great Barrier Reef on March 9.

Motorists urged to plan their trips and drive with extra care
Police would like to remind motorists that roads across the State’s far north, which are currently experiencing heavy rainfalls and localised flooding, may be closed or damaged due to the on-going severe weather.

Update: missing person found, Brisbane/Ipswich
Police have located an 80-year-old man who had been missing since late yesterday afternoon in Brisbane.

QPS response to RSPCA recommendations
The RSPCA has reviewed the circumstances surrounding the deaths of five puppies born to German Shepherd bitch “Freda” last May.

Impersonating police Sunshine Coast
Police are investigating an incident in which a vehicle displaying red and blue flashing lights pulled over a motorist on the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday night.

Robbery charges, Windsor
Two females have been charged with multiple offences following the alleged robbery of a woman at Windsor late last night.

Rape charge, Albion
A 21-year-old man has been charged with rape following an alleged incident that occurred in Albion early Sunday morning.

Burglary of bottleshop, Helensvale
Police are investigating the ramraid type burglary of a bottleshop at Helensvale late last night.

Missing man, Brisbane - Ipswich
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating an 80-year-old man who has been missing since late this afternoon in Brisbane.

Wednesday, 9
Vehicle into dam, fatal, Fordsdale
Police are investigating the death of a Fordsdale man, believed to be in his late sixties, who died when his car drove into a dam.

Crocodile attacks fisherman, Weipa
Police were called to the scene of a crocodile attack on a 28-year-old Weipa man in Trunding Creek near Weipa this afternoon.

Police urge caution as heavy rains continue to fall in the State's far north
With many parts of the State’s far north, including areas such as Innisfail, Tully and Cardwell, experiencing heavy rains, localised flooding and large volumes of surface water, police are again urging the general public to take extra care.

Update Sexual Assault Aspley
Police are seeking public assistance in locating a man who sexually assaulted a woman in Aspley last month.

Tuesday, 8
Attempted murder, Mutdapilly
Police have arrested and charged a 58-year-old Laidley man following the investigation of the alleged attempted murder of two other men

Fatal crash, Lake Elphinstone
Police are on the scene and investigating the death of a man, believed to be in his forties and from the Proserpine area

Burglary of an antique store, Coolangatta
Police are investigating the overnight burglary of a Coolangatta antique business.

Located missing woman Kuranda
Police have located a body, believed to be that of a 42-year-old Kuranda woman who went missing yesterday.

Single vehicle rollover, Lilydale
A 54-year-old local man sustained suspected spinal injuries when the vehicle he was driving rolled near Lilydale this morning.

Man charged over alleged armed robbery attempt - Worongary
Police have charged a man over the alleged attempted armed robbery of a pharmacy at Worongary yesterday afternoon.

Bruce Highway closures - Cardwell Range and Frosty Mango - Ingham isolated
Police are advising motorists the Bruce Highway has been closed to the north and south of Ingham as a result of heavy rainfall throughout the area and rising water levels above the road surface.

Serious crash, Salisbury
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a serious crash on Kessels Road, Salisbury, last night that left a 29-year-old man with serious chest and head injuries.

Monday, 7
Graffiti charges for vandalism of trains, Brisbane
Police have issued a Notice to Appear to a Sinnamon Park man following vandalism caused to Queensland Rail trains at the height of the Brisbane flood disaster.

Located - Missing man, Longreach
Police have located a 32-year-old New South Wales man who was reported missing on March 3.

Murder charge, Coominya
Police have charged a 36-year-old man in relation to the suspicious death of a 48-year-old man, Michael Manson, in December.

Attempted armed robbery, Molendinar
Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a tool wholesaler store at Molendinar earlier today.

Missing woman, Kuranda
Police and emergency services are currently searching for a 42-year-old woman who is believed to have been swept from her vehicle by flood waters overnight in Kuranda.

Police charge a second person in homicide investigation
Police have charged a second person in relation to the suspicious death of Luke McAuliffe in Gladstone last year.

Fatal motorcycle crash Maroochydore
Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old Sunshine Coast man who died after his motorcycle crashed on Duporth Avenue last night.

Armed robbery, Kirra
Police are searching for a man who robbed a club on the Gold Coast last night. A worker at the Marine Parade club was about to lock up the rear doors just before 11pm when he was confronted by man who was armed with a hand gun.

Sunday, 6
Missing man, Longreach
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating a 32-year-old New South Wales man who has been missing since March 3, en route to Bedourie.

Male person struck by vehicle, Ravenshoe
A 20-year-old Tablelands man has sustained a serious injury to his right leg after being struck by a vehicle near Windy Hill, Ravenshoe, this morning.

Update - Fatal crash, Palmwoods
The Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit will continue their investigations following a traffic crash that has resulted in the death of an 89-year-old man in hospital.

Armed robbery charge, Maroochydore
Sunshine Coast Detectives have charged a 35-year-old Maroochydore with a number of offences following investigations into an attempted robbery in the area on March 3.

Missing boat, Townsville
Police are seeking public assistance in locating an unmanned boat that is missing in waters off Townsville.

Search continues to locate missing man
The search continues for a 91-year-old man who went missing from a residential complex in Taigum overnight

Fatal crash, Tamborine
A 29-year-old man died last night after he was struck by a car at Tamborine.

Saturday, 5
Appeal for assistance to help locate elderly missing man, Taigum
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 91-year-old man missing from a residential complex on Hanford Road at Taigum.

Serious crash, Palmwoods
The Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two vehicle crash at Palmwoods yesterday that has left an 89-year-old man in a critical condition in Nambour Hospital.

Serious crash, Moranbah
Police are investigating a serious single vehicle crash in Moranbah early this morning that has left a 17-year-old male in an induced coma in Townsville Hospital.

Serious assault of police officer, Wavell Heights
A 24-year-old man has been charged following the alleged serious assault of a police officer on Rode Road, Wavell Heights, this morning.

Stranded swimmers found, Mareeba
Three stranded swimmers at Emerald Falls near Mareeba emerged from the park safe and well early this morning.

Single truck crash Rockhampton
Two men have received serious injuries following a single vehicle truck crash in Rockhampton this morning.

Single vehicle traffic crash Gold Coast
Police are investigating the cause of a single vehicle car crash in Ashmore overnight.

Search and rescue, Mareeba
Police and QFRS Swift Water Rescue will resume attempts to rescue three stranded swimmers at Emerald Falls near Mareeba at first light today.

Assault and robbery, Indooroopilly
A 21-year-old man was assaulted and robbed by three men as he walked through parkland at Indooroopilly yesterday afternoon.

Armed robbery, Oxley
Police are searching for a man who robbed a service station at Oxley last night.

Friday, 4
Update – vandals attack centre recovering from floods, Emerald
Police have charged a 19-year-old man in relation to the alleged vandalism of an Emerald shopping centre late last month.

Localised flooding, Southern Queensland
Due to recent heavy rainfalls, some parts of Southern Queensland are currently experiencing localised flooding.

Bus Crash, Childers
Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a bus crash at Doolbi, Childers.

Police issue warning on tax office scam
Police are issuing a warning regarding a new scam targeting Queenslanders over the phone.

Armed robbery arrests Greenslopes
Police have arrested two men in relation to an alleged armed robbery of a store in Greenslopes overnight.

Break and enter Chemist Main Beach
Police are investigating a break and enter where a rock was used to smash a front glass door of a chemist at Tedder Avenue at Main Beach this morning.

Attempted armed robbery, Maroochydore
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Maroochydore Road hotel in Maroochydore last night.

Man charged over child exploitation material, South Brisbane
Detectives from the South Brisbane Police District last evening arrested a 36-year-old Currumbin Waters man

Thursday, 3
Drug charges, Bargara
A 34-year-old Bargara man has been charged with a number of drug and weapons related offences following the search of premises in Bargara today.

Serious injury after fall from vehicle, Peregian
A 29-year-old woman has received life threatening injuries after she fell from a moving vehicle on the Sunshine Coast yesterday.

Police seek public assistance with ATM theft, Carrara
Gold Coast detectives have released CCTV images of a white van they believe was used in the theft of an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) from Carrara Markets

Cafe fire, Broadbeach
Police are investigating a fire that occurred in a café at Broadbeach overnight. 

Car into canal, Mermaid Waters
A man has been charged with drink driving after a car was located submerged in a canal at Mermaid Waters last night.

Motorcycle crash, Cairns
A 35-year-old Cairns man is in a critical condition in the Townsville General Hospital following a motorcycle crash last evening.

Search for missing man, Wivenhoe
Police are searching for a 32-year-old man who failed to return from a kayaking trip to Wivenhoe Dam yesterday.

Serious assault on police, Brisbane City
An officer will undergo disease testing after allegedly being spat on by a man at around 5:20pm last night.

Wednesday, 2
Armed robbery, The Range
Police are searching for two men who robbed a service station at The Range earlier this evening.

Robbery, Ebbwvale
Police have released images of a man that may be able to assist them with their investigations into a robbery at Ebbw Vale this morning.

Charges laid in a 5-month homicide investigation
Police have charged a 37-year-old woman with murder in relation to the suspicious death of Luke McAuliffe in Gladstone last year.

Charges laid in a 15-year-old cold case investigation
A cold case investigation spanning more than a decade has come to a close as police yesterday charged a 64-year-old man with one count of murder in relation to the death of June Quinton.

Assault charge, Acacia Ridge
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy after an incident at a park in Acacia Ridge last night.

Armed robbery, Rosslea
Police are investigating a robbery of a service station at Rosslea early this morning.

Tuesday, 1
Drug charge, Deebing Heights
A 42-year-old man will face court after police allegedly located a clandestine laboratory at Deebing Heights this afternoon.

Arson charge, Rockhampton
Police have charged a 24-year-old Koongal man after a fire in Rockhampton early yesterday morning.

Assault and robbery, Zillmere
Police are seeking public assistance to locate two people responsible for assaulting a man at Zillmere early this morning.

House fire, East Brisbane
Police and Queensland Fire and Rescue Service officers are investigating the cause of a fire in East Brisbane late last night.

Armed robbery, Holland Park
Police are investigating a robbery of a service station at Holland Park last night.

Update, Operation Silverlight, Gold Coast
Gold Coast police seeking public assistance with investigations into property crime on the Gold Coast have arrested a 31-year-old man at Nerang.

Armed robbery, Sunnybank Hills
Police are investigating a robbery of a convenience store at Sunnybank Hills today.

Last Updated: 28/02/2011