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North Coast Region

In Australia, DIAL 000 in an EMERGENCY. For non-urgent matters, contact the Communication Centre of the police district closest to you. Bundaberg: 07 4153 9111 Gympie: 07 5482 2111 Maryborough: 07 4123 8111 Maroochydore: 07 5475 2444 Redcliffe: 07 3283 0555 Caboolture South Public Safety Project The Caboolture South Public Safety Project is a specialised crime reduction and crime prevention program designed for the Caboolture South area. The project is a join initiative between the Queensland Police Service and the Department of Housing - Community Renewal Program. It aims to reduce crime, improve neighbour relations and create a safer Caboolture South community. More information Crime Bulletins The Crime Bulletin is a fortnightly publication highlighting crimes in the District.

    

November

Monday, 23

Afternoon Round-up Appeal for witnesses, Emerald; Appeal for witnesses, traffic crash, Bellbird Park

Update, Mt Isa death Police have charged a 38-year-old local woman this morning following the death of a man in Mt Isa last evening.

Morning roundup November 23 Armed robbery, Mount Cotton; Suspicious death, Mount Isa; Fatal crash, Sheldon; Stealing with violence, Spring Hill; Armed robbery, Moorooka; Drug and assault arrest, Haigslea

Sunday, 22

Police seize large quantity of MDMA and cocaine on Gold Coast Police have charged a 25-year-old man after intercepting a car allegedly containing approximately 7,000 ecstasy tablets and 85 grams of cocaine on the Gold Coast this afternoon.

Afternoon Round-up Serious traffic crash, Elimbah Update, charges, Upper Coomera Update, search for possible missing swimmer, Mermaid Beach

Day two of Gold Coast Schoolies 2009 Police are praising the behaviour of school leavers on the Gold Coast overnight with a drop in the number of arrests and offences for Schoolies 2009.

Morning Round-up second edition Attempted armed robbery, Mt Ommaney; Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Salisbury; Traffic offence, Upper Coomera; Serious assault, Noosa; Search continues, possible missing swimming, Mermaid Beach

Schoolies Update – Day 2 Overall police are happy with the behaviour of Gold Coast schoolies overnight in Surfers Paradise.

Morning Roundup November 22 Update Normanton fatal; Armed robbery, Spring Hill; Update: missing swimmer, Mermaid Waters; Serious crash, South Maclean; Fatal off road crash, Springfield Central; Unlawful wounding charge, Rockhampton

Saturday, 21

Evening Round-up Missing swimmer, Mermaid Beach (Gold Coast): Missing windsurfer, Kawana (Sunshine Coast):

Fatal traffic crash, Normanton Police are currently at the scene of a single vehicle fatal traffic crash east of Normanton in Queensland’s northern region.

Afternoon Round-up Serious assault, Strathpine; Assault, Surfers Paradise

Morning Round-up Second Edition Rail incident, Rockhampton; Sexual assault, Beenleigh

Day one of Gold Coast Schoolies 2009 Day one of Gold Coast Schoolies 2009

Morning Round-up Armed robbery, Gladstone: Drug charges, Woodridge Update: Fatal traffic crash, Beenleigh

Fatal traffic crash, Beenleigh Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash on the M1 at Beenleigh.

Friday, 20

Evening round-up Fatal crash – single vehicle - Ripley; Stolen snakes - Nerang.

Wilful exposure, Sunshine Coast Police are appealing for assistance from the public following a series of wilful exposure incidents in the Sunshine Coast area.

Afternoon Round-up Abduction, Deception Bay; Vehicle used in attempted robbery, Runcorn

QPS acknowledges report into policing in Indigenous communities Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson today acknowledged the release of the Crime and Misconduct Commission’s Report into Policing in Indigenous Communities.

Fatal traffic crash, Ripley Police and Emergency Services are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash at Ripley.

Morning Round-up Second edition Armed robbery - Fortitude Valley; Fall from height - Fortitude Valley; Assault charges - Flinders View (Ipswich).

Morning Round-up Update - Fatal traffic crash, Townsville: Armed robbery, Sunnybank Hills: Fire, Nathan Campus, Nathan Drug charges, Waterford Drug offences, Frenchville

Thursday, 19

Afternoon Round-up Sexual assault charges - Holmview; Drugs charges - Victoria Point; Robbery -Woody Point;

On-going investigation into suspected homicide of Dulcie Birt Police from Ipswich District CIB with assistance from the Homicide Investigation Unit, State Crime Operations Command, continue their investigations into the suspected murder of missing Riverview woman Dulcie Birt (also known as Darcy).

2009 ‘Schoolies’ media arrangements The below media arrangements relate to obtaining information from the Queensland Police Service about the 2009 Gold Coast ‘Schoolies Week’, being held between Saturday November 21 to Monday November 30.

Operation Cord charges, Townsville Detectives from the Townsville investigative units and Tactical Crime Squad charged six people with 40 assault related charges after four separate incidents over the past two months.

Fatal traffic crash, Parkinson Police are currently at the scene of a fatal single vehicle traffic crash at Parkinson in Brisbane’s south.

Wednesday, 18

Afternoon Round-up Large bush fire - Rosedale; Update - fatal crash, Tinbeerwah; Serious crash - Eagle Heights; Dangerous driving charge - Bundall; Appeal for witnesses - serious assault - Everton Park;

Update: serious traffic crash, Tinbeerwah A man aged in his 30s has died as a result of a crash on the Sunshine Coast.

Serious traffic crash, Tinbeerwah Police and Emergency Services are currently at the scene of a serious traffic crash on the Sunshine Coast.

Morning Round-up Two vehicle crash - Blackbutt; Drug charges - Rockville (Toowoomba);

Tuesday, 17

Charges, drug raids, St Lucia Two men were charged this afternoon following the discovery of drugs and property at several St Lucia residences this morning.

Afternoon Round-up Second Edition Dangerous operation causing death, Highfield (near Toowoomba): Appeal for witnesses, Mount Gravatt:

Serious assault, Fortitude Valley Police have released security vision of a man who may be able to assist with the investigation in relation to an assault in Fortitude Valley on October 23.

Afternoon Round-up Attempted armed robbery, Fortitude Valley; Appeal for witnesses, fatal crash, Woombye

Hydroponics set-ups located, St Lucia Police have this morning located three large hydroponic set-ups and approximately 500 marijuana plants following the execution of search warrants at addresses in St Lucia.

Morning round up Ram raids, Coorparoo and Camp Hill; Sexual assault charges, Townsville; Serious assault police, Wynnum; Building fire, Murarrie

Monday, 16

Evening Round-up Serious traffic crash, Childers: Update fatal traffic crash, Kiel Mountain (Maroochydore):

Afternoon Round-up Rape - Toowoomba; Fatal crash - Maroochydore.

Morning Round-up second edition Assault police, Brighton; Armed robbery, Gladstone; Assault charges, Cunnamulla; Assault charges, Toowong

Missing man located, Nambour Police would like to advise that a missing 82-year-old Nambour man has been located safe and well this morning.

Morning Round-up Armed robbery - Forestdale; Drug offences charges - Coolum Beach; Assault charges - Townsville;

Missing man, Nambour Missing man, Nambour

Sunday, 15

Afternoon Round-up Update fatal crash - Underwood; Produce drug charges - Rockhampton; Arson charges - Redcliffe.

Morning round-up second edition Rock throwing incident - Coomera; Fatal crash - Underwood

Morning round-up Update on fatal single vehicle crash - Tinana (near Maryborough); Attempted armed robbery - Benowa; Attempted armed robbery - Runaway Bay; Arson arrest - Rockhampton

Saturday, 14

Evening Round-up Serious crash - Warwick; Fatal single vehicle crash - Tinana (near Maryborough);

Appeal for information - supermarket robberies Police have released images of man who may be able to assist with the investigations in relation to five robberies in Brisbane between September and October.

Appeal for information - sexual assault, Holmview Police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with the investigating in relation to a sexual assault at Holmview on November 11.

Morning round-up Serious crash - Kennilworth; Drink drive charge - Fortitude Valley; Serious crash - Nebo; Vessel fire - Helensvale; Robbery with violence - Mt Gravatt East

Friday, 13

Evening Round-up Armed robbery charges - Woodridge; House fire - Belvedere (Innisfail); Shop fire - Biloela

QPS launches In-Car Camera trial Police Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart launched the In-Car Camera five-month-trial today at Police Headquarters.

Taskforce Argos arrests nine in child exploitation operations Nine people have been charged following the closure of two operations targeting online grooming of children and the trade of child exploitation material via the internet.

Morning Round-up Break and Enter - Mount Isa; Drug charges - Gold Coast.

Serious crash, Granville (Maryborough) A 21-year-old Maryborough man was seriously injured in a single vehicle motorcycle crash at Granville in Maryborough overnight.

Thursday, 12

Morning Round Up - Second Edition Sexual Assault - Holmview; Death - Murray Island;

Serious assault police, Nudgee Two people are due to face the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning on numerous charges, including the serious assault of police.

Morning Round-up Fatal crash - near Mungindi; Serious crash - Nudgee

Wednesday, 11

Evening round-up Three vehicle crash - Cairns North; Appeal for witnesses - fatal crash Nudgee; Attempted armed robbery charge - Eastern Heights

Morning round-up Fatal - Nudgee; Industrial death - Ravenshoe; Man charged over attempted armed robbery - Eastern Heights; Suspicious fire - Mount Gravatt

Tuesday, 10

Evening Round-up Serious crash - Morningside; Road closure, Barkly Highway - Camooweal (near Mount Isa)

Update - officer stood down, Southern Region A Senior Constable from the Southern Region has resigned this afternoon after being charged with a number of offences this morning.

OMCGs targeted and disrupted by joint operation A two-year joint operation targeting organised crime on the Gold Coast which resulted in the arrest of 41 people was closed this week.

Officer stood down, Southern Region A Senior Constable from the Southern Region, stood down late last week has been charged with a number of offences this morning.

Morning round-up Serious crash - Oxenford; Armed robbery - Walloon; Robbery - Macgregor; Six people assisting police following Archerfield armed robbery and crash on Gold Coast

Monday, 9

Afternoon round up Robbery charges - Wynnum; Attempted armed robbery - Macgregor;

Morning round-up Two vehicle crash - Silkstone; Update traffic crash - Oxenford

Sunday, 8

Evening round up Clandestine laboratory located, Ormeau; Serious assault on police officer, Caloundra; Vehicle impoundment, Ipswich; Traffic crash, Oxenford

Afternoon Round-up Armed robbery charge, Kangaroo Point; Attempted armed robbery, Redcliffe; Robbery with violence charges, Forest Lake; Women rescued, Josephine Falls, near Babinda

Morning round up - Second Edition Fatal crash - Mackay; Assault charges - Fortitude Valley; Armed robbery - Brisbane; Armed person - Beaudesert;

New Coomera District HQ Police Minister Neil Roberts and Assistant Commissioner Paul Wilson, South Eastern Region will today inspect the new Coomera Police District Headquarters.

Riding Against Crime Horses will play a role in fostering a positive relationship between police and African communities during the Riding Against Crime (RAC) day this Sunday.

Morning round up Fatal industrial accident, Yuleba (near Roma); Robbery with violence, Sunnybank; Serious assault on a police officer, Mission Beach; EPIRB activation, Palm Island

Saturday, 7

Evening round up Drug charges, Eudlo; Robbery with violence, Sunnybank

Afternoon Round-up Suspicious fire - Tingalpa; Suspicious fire - Carole Park; Robbery - Kirwan;

Friday, 6

Afternoon Round-up Fire, Kippa Ring:Fatal single vehicle roll-over, Clairview:

Vehicle impound auction, Ipswich The public has a chance to grab a bargain on Tuesday, November 10, when 15 vehicles and four motorbikes go up for auction.

Morning Round-up Fatal industrial incident - High Range (Townsville); Car v pedestrian - Manoora; Chemist burglary - Burpengary

Thursday, 5

Evening Round-up Police appeal for witnesses, car carrier theft, Eagle Farm Graffiti charge, Arundel. Fatal traffic crash, Haigslea

Murder charge, Boyland Detectives from Logan and the Homicide Investigation Unit today located and interviewed a 35-year-old woman, in relation to the alleged murder of Darren John Britza in 2001.

Missing woman located, Stafford Heights Missing woman located

Afternoon Round-up Burglary - Varsity Lakes and Clear Island Waters; Armed Robbery - Gladstone;

Morning round-up second edition Serious traffic crash - Mt Nebo; Stabbing - Bribie Island

Morning Round-up Drug charges, Iveragh (south of Gladstone): School fire, Benowa: Armed robbery, Toowoomba

Wednesday, 4

Evening roundup November 4 Serious crash, Ferny Grove; Car carrier theft, Eagle Farm; Rape arrest, Innisfail.

Murder charge Boyland A 35-year-old man from Nerang has been charged in relation to the alleged murder of Darren John Britza in March 2001.

Man assisting with inquires, Murder investigation A 35-year-old man from Nerang is currently assisting police with their enquiries in relation to the alleged murder of Darren John Britza in March 2001.

Morning Round-up Fire, Bli Bli: Traffic crash, Hamilton Island Drug charges, Minden Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle charge, Bundamba:

Tuesday, 3

Melbourne Cup race meeting at Eagle Farm Police have praised the behavior of the 12,600 people who attended the 2009 Melbourne Cup race meeting at Eagle Farm Racecourse today.

Lock it or loose it, even in the heat Townsville police are reminding motorists, residents and business owners that as the temperature rises they still need to secure their property or risk loosing it.

Afternoon Round-up Attempted armed robbery, Maroochydore; Taxi robbery charge, Burpengary

Morning roundup November 3 Robbery with violence, Elanora; Fatal crash update, Kinka Beach, Emu Park

Monday, 2

Fatal traffic crash – Kinka Beach (NE of Rockhampton) Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash at Kinka Beach (north east of Rockhampton).

Punters have more to lose than just their shirts Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart said that police encourage party-goers to use public transport, taxis or a designated driver if they intend to have a drink.

Afternoon round-up Attempted robbery with violence, Nundah; Fatal crash, Apple Tree Creek, near Childers; Drug laboratory and explosives found, Wolvi (near Gympie); Homicide extradition

Missing person Lance Hay Public assistance is sought to help locate a Maryborough man who was last seen twelve days ago.

Fraud involving dishonoured cheques Queensland Police are warning the public of a currency exchange scam, targeting members of the Korean community.

Multi-agency maritime operation, Mooloolaba Operation Hotel Abloom, a three day multi-agency operation targeting drug and other illegal activity on commercial and recreational fishing vessels commenced on Friday at Mooloolaba Harbour and concluded yesterday afternoon in the oceans of the Sunshine Coast.

Bravery Award - Constable Andrew Virtue A Mt Isa police officer will receive award today in recognition of considerable brave conduct.

Morning roundup November 2 Fatal crash update, Townsville; Indecent assaults, Brisbane; Sexual assault arrest, Nanango.

Sunday, 1

Evening round-up Serious crash, Townsville:Robbery with violence, Surfers Paradise:

Afternoon Round-up Murder charge - Aurukun; House fire - Armstrong Beach (near Sarina)

Morning round-up Officer seriously assaulted - Gordon Park; Officer seriously assaulted - Petrie; Glassing arrest - Woolloongabba; Indecent treatment arrest - Southbank; Armed robbery - Cleveland

Last Updated: 02/10/2009