Skip links and keyboard navigation

Emergency Phone Numbers

Crime Stoppers:

1800 333 000

Policelink:

131 444

Media Release Summary

August 2011

August

Wednesday, 31
Armed robbery, Grange
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a business at the Grange this evening.

QPS addresses human error in computer system
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has identified and corrected an error in a computer system that prevented the notification of people charged with certain offences being reported to some agencies. This was a human error rather than a technical issue.

Unlawful wounding, Currumbin
Police are investigating an incident at Currumbin this morning in which a 20-year-old man sustained a stab wound to his right shoulder.

Update Daniel Morcombe investigation
The search for the remains of Daniel Morcombe will resume today at the site in Beerwah following its suspension for a number of days due to adverse weather conditions.

Fatal cyclist crash - Carrara
Police are investigating a collision between a car and a bicycle that has claimed the life of an 18-year-old male cyclist at Carrara this morning.

Retirement village fraud prevention strategies - pilot program launched
The State Crime Operations Command Fraud and Corporate Crime Group is embarking upon a plan to reduce the fraud being perpetrated by criminals upon the residents of retirement communities.

Serious traffic crash Carrara
Motorists are advised of traffic delays following a crash between a car and cyclist near the intersection of Birmingham and Nerang-Broadbeach Roads, Carrara.

Arson charges, Yarrabah
Police have charged a 15-year-old girl following the arson of an unoccupied building in Yarrabah yesterday afternoon.

Tuesday, 30
Robbery with violence charges, Keperra
Police have charged three people with robbery with violence following an incident at a convenience store in Keperra late last night.

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Mango Hill
An 18-year-old man died this afternoon when the vehicle he was travelling in crashed at Mango Hill.

Multiple traffic crashes, Amberley
Police are currently at the scene of a number of traffic crashes at Amberley.

Fatal traffic crash, Mango Hill
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash at Mango Hill that claimed the life of a man and left three other people hospitalised this afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, Capalaba
A teenager was transported to the Mater Children’s Hospital suffering fractures and a head injury following a traffic crash at Capalaba yesterday afternoon.

Monday, 29
Appeal for assistance – Break and Enter, Gatton
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a vehicle seen in the vicinity of a break and enter at a Gatton business last Wednesday, August 24.

Serious traffic crash, Marsden
A local man walking along a footpath in Third Avenue at Marsden was critically injured after he was struck by a car this morning.

Update: body of man located, Fantome Island search
Water police officers involved in a search and rescue operation located the body of a man in waters in the vicinity of Phantom Island around 9.45 this morning.

Drug arrest, Townsville
A 44-year-old Townsville man appeared in the Townsville Magistrates Court this morning following his arrest for drug matters.

Update: Attempted armed robbery, Toowoomba
Police have released images of a man who they believe may have been involved in the attempted armed robbery of a liquor store in Toowoomba last night.

Update: Morcombe investigation
The search for the remains of Daniel Morcombe remains suspended today following recent bad weather.

Truck crash, Sippy Downs
Police are currently at the scene of a two vehicle truck crash at Sippy Downs.

Armed robbery charge, Kingston
Police have charged a 28-year-old man following an armed robbery at a medical centre at Kingston on Saturday.

House fire, Deepwater (Gladstone District)
Police remain at the scene of a house fire that occurred in Deepwater last night.

Search and rescue, Fantome Island (Townsville)
A search is underway after a man was reported missing in the water off Fantome Island, Townsville last night.

Attempted armed robbery, Toowoomba
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a liquor store in Toowoomba last night.

Traffic crash, Wellington Point
A 34-year-old man was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries following a traffic crash at Wellington Point yesterday.

Sunday, 28
CHILD ABDUCTION ALERT - INITIAL ALERT
CHILD ABDUCTION ALERT - INITIAL ALERT

Building Fire, Moonford (via Monto)
Police are investigating the cause of a building fire in Moonford this morning.

Attempted murder, Mackay
A 45-year-old Mackay man is due to face the Mackay Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with attempted murder.

Update: serious traffic crash, Millstream
Police are seeking public assistance with their investigation into a serious traffic crash that occurred at Millstream on August 27, 2011.

Fatal traffic crash, Ingham.
A 34-year-old Ingham man died at the scene of a traffic crash in Ingham this morning.

LOCATED: Missing 71 year old woman, Lake Eacham
Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a 71-year-old woman missing in the Lake Eacham area.

Update: Daniel Morcombe search
Further details have been confirmed in relation to human remains in the form of three bones that were found at the site which police and SES have been searching in Beerwah.

Update: Missing man, Brisbane
Police have located a missing 17-year-old Keperra man who was reported missing on August 24.

Fatal traffic crash, Daisy Hill
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Daisy Hill early this morning.

House fire, Booval
Police remain at the scene of a house fire that occurred in Booval last night.

Update, fatal traffic crash, Park Ridge
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit will continue an investigation into a fatal traffic crash at Park Ridge yesterday afternoon.

Saturday, 27
Update: serious traffic crash, Meridan Plains
Four people have been injured in a traffic crash on the Sunshine Coast this afternoon.

Fatal traffic crash, Park Ridge
Police are currently on the scene of a fatal traffic crash on Park Ridge Road at Park Ridge.

Missing vessel located, Rosslyn Bay (Yeppoon)
Police have made contact with the skipper of the vessel that was reported missing yesterday afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, Meridan Plains (Sunshine Coast)
Two people have been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a two vehicle traffic crash on the Sunshine Coast this afternoon.

Unlawful wounding, Cairns
Cairns Police are investigating after an incident which left a 20 year old Manunda man in hospital early this morning.

Daniel Morcombe search suspended, Beerwah
The search underway on the Sunshine Coast for the remains of Daniel Morcombe has been suspended due to wet weather.

Missing vessel, Rosslyn Bay (Yeppoon)
Police are currently searching for an overdue vessel that was reported missing yesterday afternoon.

Update: fatal traffic crash, Minyama
A female pedestrian who was injured in a traffic crash in Minyama has died in hospital this morning.

Drug charges, Redbank Plains
Two men have been charged with drug related offences after police conducted an investigation into activities at an address in Redbank Plains.

Friday, 26
Multi-agency maritime operation, Tin Can Bay to Bundaberg
A two-day multi-agency operation targeting drugs and other illegal activity on commercial and recreational fishing vessels from Tin Can Bay to Bundaberg.

Man charged over wounding, Bungalow
A 42-year-old Bungalow man has been arrested following an overnight incident at a Bungalow.

Multi-agency maritime operation Tin Can Bay to Bundaberg
A two-day multi-agency operation targeting drugs and other illegal activity on commercial and recreational fishing vessels from Tin Can Bay to Bundaberg has finished.

Fatal crash Sarina
Forensic Crash Unit is currently at the scene of a fatal car crash involving a cyclist in Sarina this morning.

Operation Seymour concludes – day 27
Operation Seymour, a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast has concluded today.

Burglary, Torrington (via Toowoomba)
Police are investigating a burglary at a home in Torrington early this morning.

Update: Morcombe investigation
The search for the remains of Daniel Morcombe will resume today on a smaller scale following its suspension for a number of days due to adverse weather conditions.

Unlawful wounding, Bungalow
Police are investigating an incident in Bungalow last night where a man received a wound to his abdomen.

Serious traffic crash, Minyama
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred last night in Minyama.

Thursday, 25
Missing man, Brisbane
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating a 17-year-old Keperra man who was reported missing from Brisbane City yesterday.

Operation Seymour continues – day 26
Police arrested 12 people on 28 charges during the 26th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Armed robbery, Townsville
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a liquor store in Rosslea last night

UPDATE Fatal house fire, Slacks Creek
Police have continued recovery efforts this morning at the scene of a fatal house fire at Slacks Creek yesterday in which there were multiple casualties.

Clandestine drug laboratory, Sarina
Two men have been charged with drug related offences after officers allegedly located a clandestine drug laboratory in a Sarina home yesterday.

UPDATE Morcome search remains suspended
Searching remains suspended at the site in Beerwah where police and SES are looking for the remains of Daniel Morcombe.

Wednesday, 24
Unit fire, Yorkeys Knob
Police are investigating the cause of a unit fire in Yorkeys Knob this afternoon.

Update: serious assault, Cairns
Police have charged a man with grievous bodily harm following an assault in Cairns last night.

Serious assault, Cairns
Police are seeking public assistance for further information following the serious assault of a woman on Mt Whitfield this afternoon.

Serious assault, Cairns
A 38-year-old man is in a serious condition following an alleged assault in Cairns last night.

Armed robbery, Kedron
Police are searching for a man who robbed a store at Kedron this morning.

Update: Missing man located, Charters Towers
Police would like to thank members of the public for assistance to locate a man missing in remote country area about 100km from Charters Towers.

Suspicious building fire, Woolloongabba
Police are investigating a fire that occurred in Woolloongabba last night.

Morcombe search remains suspended
Searching remains suspended at the site in Beerwah where police and SES are looking for the remains of Daniel Morcombe.

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Maryborough
Two men have died and another two have serious injuries following a fatal traffic crash at Maryborough overnight.

Operation Seymour continues – day 25
Police arrested 16 people on 29 charges during the 25th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Update: Fatal fire, Slacks Creek
The Disaster Victim Identification Squad will this morning attend the scene of a fatal house fire at Slacks Creek overnight.

Fatal house fire, Slacks Creek
Police are investigating the cause of a house fire in Slacks Creek overnight, where a number of people are believed to have died.

Fatal traffic crash, Maryborough
Police are currently on the scene of a fatal traffic crash in Maryborough.

Tuesday, 23
Break and enter investigations, Worongary and Highland Park.
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with the investigation of break and enter offences that occurred at Worongary and Highland Park on August 22, 2011.

Clandestine laboratory, Kingaroy
Kingaroy police have charged a 25-year-old local man with 15 drug related offences after officers allegedly located a clandestine drug laboratory at a Kingaroy home yesterday.

Operation Seymour continues – day 24
Police arrested 17 people on 30 charges during the 24th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Update: Daniel Morcombe investigation
Searching remains suspended at the site in Beerwah where police and SES are looking for the remains of Daniel Morcombe.

Suspicious fire, Booval
Police are investigating a fire that occurred last night at a residence on South Station Road, Booval.

Monday, 22
Traffic crash, Biloela
Police are investigating a traffic crash that occurred between a scooter and a car in Biloela this afternoon.

House fire, Urraween
Police are investigating a house fire that occurred in Urraween this morning.

Search for a missing man, bushland near Charters Towers
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man missing in remote country area about 100km from Charters Towers.

Charges drug and trespass, Kholo (North Ipswich)
Police have charged a number of people with trespass and one person with a drug possession offence during a planned police and SEQWater operation targeting offences on Kholo Road, Kholo.

Update: Daniel Morcombe investigation - search suspended due to bad weather
Searching at the site in Beerwah where police and SES are looking for the remains of Daniel Morcombe has been suspended due to bad weather.

Officer stood down, South Eastern Region
A 40-year-old male Senior Constable from the South Eastern Region was stood down from duty as a result of an internal investigation.

Officer assaulted, Rockhampton
Two men and a youth have been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting an officer and damaging a police vehicle in Mt Morgan overnight.

Operation Seymour continues – day 23
Police arrested 19 people on 31 charges during the 23rd day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Attempted armed robbery Molendinar
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at an Expansion Drive business that occurred early this morning.

Sunday, 21
Further update: Daniel Morcombe investigation
A preliminary forensic analysis has confirmed that three bones found at the site in Beerwah where police and SES are searching for the remains of Daniel Morcombe are human.

Update: Daniel Morcombe investigation
Searchers have found three bones at the site in Beerwah where police and SES are looking for the remains of Daniel Morcombe.

Operation Stopper - Brisbane
Police from Metropolitan South Region have carried out a two day traffic operation over the weekend with officers netting 100 drink drivers.

Operation Seymour continues – Day 22
In the 22 days since Operation Seymour kicked off the combined efforts of officers attached to the Taskforce, and those within the Gold Coast and Coomera Police Districts, has resulted in 1792 people being arrested on 2572 offences.

Saturday, 20
Update: Daniel Morcombe investigation
A second shoe has been found at the site in Beerwah where police and SES are searching for the remains of Daniel Morcombe.

Operation Seymour continues day 21
Police arrested 62 people on 83 charges during the 21st day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Burglary charges, Arana Hills
Police have charged a 32-year-old Wacol man following the alleged break-in of three homes on Brisbane’s north side yesterday afternoon.

Drink driving charge, Brisbane
Police have charged a 23-year-old Morningside man with drink driving after he allegedly recorded a blood alcohol level of .141 per cent following a single vehicle crash at East Brisbane this morning.

House fire, Hillcrest
Police are currently guarding the scene of a fire at Hillcrest this morning that left a house with extensive damage.

Disturbance, Woodridge
A 46-year-old man is in the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition following a disturbance at Woodridge early this morning.

Armed robbery of persons, Surfers Paradise
Police are investigating the robbery of two men along The Esplanade at Surfers Paradise this morning.

Fatal traffic crash, Innisplain
A 27-year-old local man has died following a single vehicle crash at Innisplain overnight.

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Bouldercombe
The Burnett Highway was reopened at 12.30am after a fatal traffic crash at Bouldercombe overnight in which a 15-year-old boy died.

Friday, 19
Fatal traffic crash, Bouldercombe
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash that occurred on the Burnett highway at Bouldercombe.

Operation Seymour continues day 20
Police arrested 25 people on 44 charges during the 20th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Drug charges, Bundaberg
Three men have been charged following the discovery of alleged drug laboratory in Bundaberg West yesterday.

South Eastern Region Fraud Awareness Presentation
Cyber crime has become the fastest growing crime throughout Australia. Everyday in Queensland, scammers and fraudsters attempt to trick and scam people out of their hard-earned money.

Fire investigation, Petrie
Police are investigating the cause of a suspicious house fire on Kurwongbah Drive at Petrie overnight that began around 9pm.

Fatal traffic crash, Nanango
A 36-year-old man died at the Royal Brisbane Hospital yesterday afternoon after sustaining serious injuries in a traffic crash at Nanango on August 13.

Thursday, 18
Armed robbery charge, Caloundra
Police have charged an 18-year-old man following the alleged armed robbery of a man at Caloundra this afternoon.

Update: Search for missing fisherman, Nudgee
Police have confirmed that a man who was reported missing last night from a small boat at Nudgee has been found.

Aircraft crash, Emerald
Police have located the wreckage of a light plane east of Emerald this afternoon.

Serious traffic crash, Larapinta
Police are currently at the scene of a serious traffic crash at Larapinta.

Gold Coast Police District Crime Prevention Unit
The Gold Coast District Crime Prevention Unit (DCPU) continues to work hard with the community to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime.

Operation Seymour continues day 19
Police arrested 26 people on 33 charges during the 19th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Search for missing fisherman, Nudgee
Police are currently coordinating a search for a man missing from a small boat at Nudgee last night.

Wednesday, 17
Update: Daniel Morcombe investigation
Forensic testing will be undertaken on a shoe which was found at the site in Beerwah where police and SES are searching for the remains of Daniel Morcombe.

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Moranbah
A 15-year-old girl has died as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash on the Peak Downs Highway at Moranbah yesterday.

Update: Armed robbery, Southport
Detectives from Task Force Resolve working in partnership with South Eastern Region police have charged a woman with stealing, after an armed robbery at the Returned Services League (RSL) Club at Southport in July.

Operation Seymour continues day 18
Police arrested 38 people on 77 charges during the 18th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Tuesday, 16
Serious traffic crash, Moranbah
A 15-year-old girl is in a critical condition in Townsville Hospital following a single vehicle crash on the Peak Downs Highway at Moranbah this afternoon.

Update: Fatal crash, Yarwun
The Bruce Highway and Gladstone Mount Larcom Road have both been reopened following a fatal traffic crash at Yarwun this morning.

Grain silo fire, North Talwood
Police have closed the Barwon Highway in both directions as the result of a large grain silo currently on fire at North Talwood.

Fatal crash, Farleigh
A 58-year-old man died following a collision between a train and tractor near Mackay today.

Update: Fatal crash, Roma
A man has died following a two vehicle crash on the Warrego Highway near Roma earlier today.

Update: serious traffic crash, Roma
Police are appealing for people who may have witnesses a serious head on traffic crash on the Warrego Highway this morning to come forward.

Sudden death Toowoomba
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a sudden death that occurred in Toowoomba overnight.

Fatal traffic crash, Mt Larcom
Police are currently on scene of a fatal traffic crash that happened around 7: this morning on Gladstone-Mt Larcom Road, Mt Larcom.

Serious traffic crash, Roma
Police are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the Warrego Highway, between Roma and Wallumbilla.

Operation Seymour continues day 17
Police arrested 18 people on 27 charges during the 17th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Fiscal continues fighting fraud at the Ekka
Fiscal the Fraud Fighting Ferret has certainly been busy lately spreading awareness and safety tips on fraud for the Queensland Police Service.

Attempted armed robbery, Holland Park
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery of a service station in Holland Park last night.

Monday, 15
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Peachester
A 73-year-old Mount Crosby man died in a traffic crash at Peacheaster today.

Police host International symposium to focus on Fraud Protection for Seniors
With greater internet connectivity reaching out to all levels of society, seniors often fall for a vast array of scams and frauds resulting in millions of dollars leaving our shores every month destined for the hands of undeserving criminals.

Fatal traffic crash, Peachester
Police are currently on the scene of a fatal traffic crash on Commissioners Flat Road, Peachester.

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Colosseum (near Miriam Vale)
The Bruce Highway at Colosseum is partially open to traffic following a fatal traffic crash this morning.

Charges, Southport armed robbery
Detectives from Task Force Resolve working in partnership with South Eastern Region have charged a man with the armed robbery of the Returned Services League (RSL) Club at Southport in July.

Arrest for fraud Holland Park
A 23-year-old woman facing 37 fraud related charges is due to appear in the Holland Park Magistrates Court today.

Operation Seymour continues day 16
Police arrested 16 people on 26 charges during the 16th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Unlawful wounding - Bilinga
A man is expected to face the Southport Magistrates Court today charged over an alleged incident at Bilinga on Saturday night August 13, 2011.

Assault charge, Surfers Paradise
Police have charged a 53-year-old following an altercation in Surfers Paradise last night.

Sunday, 14
Fatal traffic crash, Beaudesert
Police were called to the scene of a fatal traffic crash on the Mount Lindsay Highway about 5km south of Beaudesert this afternoon.

Missing man, Zillmere
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating a 28-year-old man who was reported missing from Zillmere this morning.

Serious traffic crash, Noosaville
A 51-year-old Tewantin man has been airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital following a serious single vehicle motorcycle crash at Noosaville earlier today.

Arson, Wynnum
A 23-year-old Kedron man is due to appear in the Wynnum Magistrates Court tomorrow morning to face charges of Arson and Obstruct Police.

Fatal traffic crash, Apple Tree Creek
Two people have died as a result of a serious single vehicle traffic crash on the Bruce Highway at Apple Tree Creek earlier this morning.

Update: Armed robbery, Wynnum West
A 15-year-old boy has been charged following the investigation into an alleged armed robbery of a service station in Wynnum West on August 9.

Operation Seymour continues day 15
Police arrested 58 people on 76 charges during the 15th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Unlawful wounding, Bilinga
A number of people are assisting police with their enquiries after an incident at Bilinga overnight.

Saturday, 13
Unlawful wounding charges, Cairns
Police have charged three men following an alleged incident in Cairns early this morning.

Serious traffic crash, Kingaroy
Police are investigating the cause of a single vehicle traffic crash at Kingaroy this afternoon.

Robbery, Enoggera
Two people are assisting police with their enquiries after the robbery of an Enoggera business this afternoon.

Breakthrough in Daniel Morcombe murder investigation
As a result of ongoing investigations a 41-year-old man has been charged today with the murder of Daniel Morcombe.

Update: Missing children, Sunshine Coast
Police have located the three missing youths from the Sunshine Coast.

Armed robbery, Ormiston
Two 15-year-old boys have been charged following the investigation into the alleged armed robbery of a taxi driver at Ormiston early Thursday morning.

Operation Seymour continues day 14
Police arrested 36 people on 47 charges during the 14th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Armed robbery, Miami
Gold Coast police are searching for a man who robbed another male person at knife point in Miami late last night.

Friday, 12
Pedestrian injured in traffic crash, Cleveland
An eight-year-old girl sustained serious non life threatening injuries following a traffic crash at Cleveland this afternoon.

Armed robbery arrest, Nundah
A man who allegedly threatened two staff member of an auto parts store at Nundah with a large wrench today has been arrested by police and charged with armed robbery.

Drug arrests, Warwick
Officers from Warwick Criminal Investigation Branch charged a man and woman with drug offences following police raids on two local properties today.

Single vehicle rollover, near Coen
A 65-year-old man was airlifted to the Cairns Base Hospital with serious head injuries following a single vehicle rollover near Coen this morning.

Missing boys Sunshine Coast
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate three youths reported missing from the Sunshine Coast area.

Update Car into house Cannon Hill
A 28-year-old man has been charged following a traffic incident at Cannon Hill at 2.35am today.

Charges sexual assault, Vale View (Toowoomba)
Police have charged a 37-year-old Sippy Downs man with the sexual assault on a 49-year-old woman which occurred on August 7, 2010 at Vale View.

Grievous bodily harm charge, Surfers Paradise
Police have charged a 24-year-old Mermaid Waters man after an incident in a Surfers Paradise nightclub early this morning.

Operation Seymour continues day 13
Police arrested 37 people on 50 charges during the 13th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Car into house, Cannon Hill
A 28-year-old man is assisting police with their inquiries following a traffic incident at Cannon Hill this morning.

Unlawful wounding, Hillcrest
Police are investigating after an incident at Hillcrest early this morning.

Thursday, 11
Traffic crash, Forestdale
Police are appealing for witnesses after a two vehicle traffic crash at Forestdale earlier this evening.

Clandestine laboratory, Deception Bay
Redcliffe detectives have charged a 40-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman with producing dangerous drugs after officers allegedly located a clandestine drug laboratory in a Deception Bay home last night.

Armed robbery, Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast police are searching for a man who robbed a woman at knife point in Surfers Paradise last night.

Attempted murder charges, Ashmore
Police this afternoon charged a 19-year-old Gold Coast woman with two counts of attempted murder following an incident at Ashmore yesterday which left three people hospitalised.

BB gun incident at school Gold Coast
Police are investigating an incident on the Gold Coast on August 5, 2011 where it is alleged a black BB gun was taken to a local school by a student, with the intention of selling it to another student.

Armed robbery Boonah
Police are investigating an armed robbery of a residence in Boonah earlier today.

Operation Seymour continues day 12
Police arrested 20 people on 28 charges during the 12th day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Burglary, Koongal (North Rockhampton)
Police are investigating a burglary at Koongal early this morning.

Armed robbery, Robina
A 36-year-old woman who was chasing two thieves who had snatched her backpack ended her chase after one of the men turned and produced an Conductive Energy Device (CED) at Robina last night.

Bushfire reveals cache of cannabis plants, Clairview
Authorities attending a bushfire at a rural property in Clairview yesterday afternoon allegedly located a large cannabis crop on the grounds.

Wednesday, 10
Fatal traffic crash, Sarina
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 37-year-old local man at Sarina tonight.

Serious assault Gold Coast
Police are investigating an incident in which three people were seriously assaulted at a home in Ashmore earlier today.

5922 speeding motorists detected at Loganholme
Almost 6000 motorists have been caught speeding by the new digital speed cameras installed on the M1 at Loganholme since midday on Tuesday 2 August 2011.

Appeal for public assistance robbery with violence Calamvale
Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a robbery that occurred on Monday night at the corner of Beaudesert Road and Illaweena Street, Calamvale

Armed robbery Lutwyche
Police are seeking public assistance in locating two men who allegedly robbed a man at the Lutwyche Cemetery on Monday

Missing woman, Kuluin
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating a 31-year-old woman who was reported missing from her Kuluin home on Monday.

Serious traffic crash, El Arish
Police and emergency services are at the scene of a serious traffic crash on the Bruce Highway about two kilometres north of El Arish.

Update: Suspicious death, Andergrove
Police have charged a 34-year-old North Mackay man following investigations into the suspicious death of a 31-year-old man at Andergrove on June 10.

Operation Seymour continues day 11
Police arrested 18 people on 30 charges during the eleventh day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Tuesday, 9
Traffic crash, Crestmead
Two people were hospitalised, and a house, a street light and two fences were damaged following a traffic crash in suburban Crestmead this afternoon.

Traffic crash, Mount Nebo
Police were called to a single vehicle traffic crash at Mount Nebo tonight.

Multiple drug charges, East Brisbane
A 28-year-old East Brisbane man has been charged with multiple drug-related offences after police investigations this morning.

Officer resignation
The Queensland Police Service today accepted the resignation of a man who was charged with historical child abuse offences.

LOCATED: Missing man, Wyreema
Police have located a man who was reported missing from his Wyreema home yesterday afternoon.

Police close Operation Juliet Dismantle
Police have closed a successful graffiti operation, charging seven people with almost 800 counts of wilful damage by graffiti.

Community assistance helps police solve armed robbery, Churchill
Police would like to thank the member of the public who has assisted with their investigations following an armed robbery in Churchill this morning.

Second grievous bodily harm charge, Raceview
A second man has been charged in relation to an alleged stabbing incident that occurred at a Brittany Crescent residence, Raceview, on August 7.

Launch of Crime Busters, Gold Coast
Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson and South Eastern Police Region Assistant Commissioner Paul Wilson today launched Crime Busters, a new initiative in partnership with the Gold Coast Bulletin.

Police officer stood down, Metropolitan North Region
A 39-year-old male sergeant from the Metropolitan North Region has been stood down from official police duty with the Queensland Police Service following internal investigations.

Charges laid for armed robberies, Gold Coast
Detectives from Task Force Resolve working in partnership with South Eastern Region have further charged a man in custody with armed robbery offences.

Missing man, Wyreema (near Toowoomba)
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating a 60-year-old man who was reported missing from his Wyreema home yesterday afternoon.

Operation Seymour continues day 10
Police arrested 22 people on 40 charges during the tenth day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Dangerous driving charge, Fortitude Valley
A 27-year-old Deception Bay man is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning facing six charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle while adversely affected by an intoxicating substance and, at the time excessively speeding, following an incident in Fortitude Valley yesterday afternoon.

Armed robbery, Wynnum West
Cash and cigarettes were stolen during a robbery at a Wynnum West service station last night.

Monday, 8
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Coen
Police have confirmed a fatality following a two vehicle traffic crash on the Peninsula Development Road, about 5 kilometres outside Archer River.

Traffic crash, Zillmere
Police were called after a vehicle seriously injured a woman at Zillmere earlier today.

Serious traffic crash, Coen
Police are currently at the scene of a serious two vehicle traffic crash on the Peninsula Development Road at Archer River near Coen.

Grievous Bodily Harm change, Raceview
Police are investigating an alleged stabbing that occurred overnight at a Brittany Crescent residence, Raceview.

Operation Seymour continues day nine
Police arrested 30 people on 41 charges during the ninth day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity.

House fire, Coombabah
Police are investigating a fire that occurred this morning at a house in Barrine Crescent, Coombabah.

Clandestine laboratory located, Bracken Ridge
Three officers were exposed to chemicals following the discovery of a clandestine drug laboratory at a Bracken Ridge residence last night.

Dangerous driving charge, Townsville
Townsville police have charged a 32-year-old Rasmussen man with dangerous driving after officers attempted to intercept a vehicle at Kelso last night.

Houseboat destroyed by fire, Cooloola Cove
Police are treating a fire which destroyed a houseboat at Cooloola Cove yesterday as suspicious.

Going armed to cause fear, Cleveland
A 32-year-old Cleveland man is due to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court this morning facing charges of going armed so as to cause fear, unlawful possession of a knife and assault occasioning bodily harm, following a disturbance outside a Cleveland eatery last night.

Sunday, 7
Serious traffic crash, Obi Obi
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two vehicle traffic crash which occurred near Kenilworth this afternoon and resulted in one driver being entrapped.

Serious traffic crash – near Port Douglas
A man is reported to be in a serious condition after being involved in a crash on Captain Cook Highway this afternoon.

Fatal traffic crash, Cooladdi
Police are investigating a single vehicle traffic crash near Cooladdi which resulted in the death of a 30-year-old woman today.

Dangerous driving and vehicle theft charges, Tingalpa
A 39-year-old Nundah man has been charged with dangerous driving and two counts of stealing a vehicle, following an alleged break-in at a caravan business at Tingalpa last night.

Sunshine Coast traffic operation
Queensland Police completed a traffic operation at the Eumundi Showgrounds on Memorial Drive yesterday.

Creb Track closed, Daintree Village
Police would like to advise motorists not to use the Creb Track in between Daintree Village and Wujal Wujal as the road has been heavily affected by recent rainfall and is closed.

Disturbance, Bracken Ridge
Police have arrested 45-year-old man after a disturbance at a licensed premises on Denham Street at Bracken Ridge overnight.

Operation Seymour continues, Day Eight
Police arrested 22 people on 28 charges during the eighth day of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Saturday, 6
Building Fire, Rocklea
Police are investigating the cause of a fire at business premises at Rocklea this evening.

Police hold concerns for missing teenager
UPDATED 9/11/2011 - Missing boy located safe and well. Original details below have now been modified. Police are appealing for assistance to help locate a missing Cambooya teenager who hasn’t been seen for five months.

Attempted armed robbery charge, Pialba
A 15-year-old Urangan boy has been charged with multiple offences, including attempted armed robbery, following alleged incidents in Pialba this morning.

Operation Seymour, Gold Coast - Day seven results
Police arrested 34 people on 47 charges during the seventh night of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Fatal traffic crash, Winton
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash in Winton that occurred this morning.

Fire investigation, Booval
Police are currently at the scene of a fire at Booval this morning that left a house extensively damaged.

Unlawful wounding charge, Nerang
A 28-year-old Palm Beach man has been charged with unlawful wounding following an alleged glassing incident at a Nerang hotel early this morning.

Building Fire, Sumner
Police are investigating the cause of a fire in a building at Sumner yesterday evening.

Friday, 5
Fatal traffic crash, Sarina
A 14-year-old boy has died in hospital this afternoon following a crash at Sarina on Wednesday.

Update: Armed Robbery, Rockhampton
Police have charged a 24-year-old Lake Creek man following investigations into an armed robbery at a supermarket in Kawana last night.

Update: Arson investigation, Ipswich
A 24-year-old Newtown man has been charged following investigations into two alleged arson offences in Ipswich last month.

More charges for Task Force Resolve
A 40-year-old Ashmore man has been charged in relation to two alleged armed robberies on the Gold Coast that occurred earlier this year, following an investigation by Task Force Resolve and South Eastern Region detectives.

Operation Seymour continues day six
Police arrested 27 people on 35 charges during the sixth night of Operation Seymour.

Bomb hoax charge, Brisbane
A 46-year-old Victoria Point man is due to appear in court today in relation to a nuisance phone call.

Fatal traffic crash, Heathlands
A man has died and another was critically injured after two motorcycles collided with a car about 150kms south of Bamaga yesterday.

Thursday, 4
Officer assaulted, Labrador
Police have charged a man with serious assault following an incident in Labrador this afternoon.

Attempted armed robbery, Berserker (Rockhampton)
Police have charged a teenager following an attempted armed robbery of a local business in Berserker this afternoon.

Too many speeding despite warnings about new cameras
Police are disappointed with the number of motorists detected speeding since the new fixed speed cameras began operating at midday on Tuesday.

Operation Seymour continues day 5
Police arrested 19 people on 26 charges during the fifth night of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Wednesday, 3
Update: Armed robberies, Mackay
Police have charged a 33-year-old man following investigations into two recent armed robberies in Mackay.

Gold Coast Police District Crime Prevention Unit
Crime Prevention Unit is all about education, awareness and preventative strategies.

Fatal traffic crash, Warrego Highway
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Haigslea this morning.

Update: Suspicious fire, Caloundra
Police have charged a 29-year-old man after investigations into a fire which extensively damaged a business in Caloundra on the weekend.

Operation Seymour continues
Police arrested 27 people on 54 charges during the fourth night of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Attempted armed robbery, Main Beach
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a takeaway store on Gold Coast yesterday.

Armed robbery & other charges, Brisbane
Police have charged a man with a number of serious charges following investigations into a number of incidents yesterday afternoon.

Serious traffic crashes, Brisbane north
Two men are in hospital with critical injuries following two separate single vehicle crashes on Brisbane’s northside overnight.

Tuesday, 2
Armed robbery, Mackay
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a store in Mackay today.

Task Force Resolve lay more charges for armed robberies
Detectives from State Crime Operations Command’s Task Force Resolve, working in partnership with South Eastern Region, have charged a woman in relation to the armed robbery of the Tallai Country Club.

Armed robbery, Browns Plains
Police are searching for a man who held up a liquor store at Browns Plains this morning.

Broadbeach Waters incident
Detectives are investigating an incident at a Broadbeach Waters house just before midday today.

Fatal traffic crash, Loganholme
Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Loganholme earlier this morning.

Robbery/drug arrests as Operation Seymour continues
Police arrested 16 people on 31 charges during the third night of Operation Seymour – a month-long 50-officer uniform taskforce aimed at blitzing criminal and anti-social activity on the Gold Coast.

Armed robbery, Mackay
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Mackay last night.

Drug related charges, Avondale
Police have charged two men and a woman after the alleged discovery of a large quantity of drugs at Avondale yesterday.

Armed Robbery, Rockhampton
Police are investigating an armed robbery on the Fitzroy Bridge, Rockhampton overnight.

Armed robbery of pizza driver, Capalaba
Police charged a man following investigations into the robbery of a pizza delivery driver at Capalaba last night.

Armed robbery investigations, Townsville
Townsville police are investigating two separate armed robberies that occurred last night.

Monday, 1
Drug charges, Sugarloaf
A 50-year-old Sugarloaf man has been charged with possession of a significant quantity of cannabis this afternoon.

Update: Serious traffic crash, Fraser Island
A man and woman were both injured when the 4WD they were driving crashed on Fraser Island this morning.

Man charged with assault, Kowanyama
A 24-year-old Kowanyama man has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm as a result of an incident that occurred earlier this morning in Kowanyama.

Serious traffic crash, Fraser Island
A woman is reported to be in a serious condition after being involved in a single vehicle crash on Fraser Island this morning.

Fatal traffic crash, Margate
An 86-year-old woman has died in hospital following a crash along Victoria Avenue at Margate last Wednesday.

Notice to appear, Nambour
As a result of investigations, a 37-year-old woman has been issued with a Notice to appear before the Maroochydore Magistrates Court following an incident last week.

Successful weekend for Operation Seymour
Overnight, police arrested 36 people on 64 charges during the second night of Operation Seymour.

House Fire, Mackay
Police are investigating the cause of a house fire in Mackay overnight.

National Missing Persons Week police appeal for missing persons to make contact
As part of National Missing Persons Week (July 31 – August 6) the Queensland Police Service is urging people who are missing to make contact with family.

Serious Assault, Westcourt
A 40-year-old Mooroobool woman is due to face to the Cairns Magistrates Court on August 18 following the alleged assault of a 32-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman overnight

Man assaulted, Kowanyama
A 57-year-old Kowanyama man is in a critical condition after allegedly being assaulted earlier this morning.

Man charged, Kowanyama
A 32-year-old man has been charged with going armed so as to cause fear in Kowanyama yesterday evening.

Last Updated: 28/07/2011