Today marks Day 12 of the Christmas Road Safety Campaign (phase 2) and a total of 12 people have died in 11 separate crashes. A total of 120 drug tests were conducted yesterday with 23 returning a positive result. This adds up to a state total of 2476 drug tests that have been conducted over […]
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Break and enters at Bribie Island
Over the past few weeks Bribie Island police have received a number of calls from members of the community whose homes have been broken into. Retirement homes and houses along the canals have been targeted in these latest offences where money, electronic devices, jewellery and vehicles have been stolen. Entry is being gained through unlocked doors and windows […]
Be careful with your contractor, check their credentials
Police across Moreton District wish to advise the public to be wary of persons posing as trades persons in the area. These people may offer services relating to roof repairs, drive ways, tree maintenance or just about anything. They have been known to target the elderly so advise your older family members and neighbours to be cautious. They normally […]
Wrap up of Woodford Folk Festival
The Woodford Folk Festival 2018 is over for another year. What a fantastic week of great weather, entertainment and food. The Byron Bay Donnuts were definitely a hit with the police. Here are some of our pics from the festival. Overall the crowds were well behaved with few incidents. The opening day traffic operation saw eight offenders […]
Have your registration plates been cloned?
Moreton police have received a report about a motorist’s number plates being cloned on a similar make and model of their own vehicle. Alleged offenders are going to great lengths to make the cloned registration plates look as real as possible. Car sale websites and car yards are being used by alleged offenders to copy […]
Lost drone – Bribie Island
If you were flying your drone at Bribie Island over the Christmas break and lost control please contact the Bribie Island Police station between 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday on 3410 9222. Proof of ownership will be required. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs […]
Eyes on the Road Moreton – December 31, 2018
The following information relates generally to road related enforcement operations and statistics reported for the Moreton Police District which includes statistics for Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Caboolture, Bribie Island, Woodford, Kilcoy and Moore Police Divisions. The statistics relate to the week ending on Sunday, December 30, 2018. The information has been compiled by the Deception […]
Bribie Island weekly round up, week ending Monday December 31
Police are investigating a number of early morning break and enters in the Bongaree area, where homs and units were targeted in the early hours of the morning. Items stolen include small portable items, cash and jewellery. Police would like to reminder residents to lock all doors with a key and take all necessary steps […]
Can I do a U-turn at traffic lights?
I hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas holidays and being safe on the roads. Are you all blitzing the Road Rules Refresher quiz? Here is the latest instalment: Question 1: Can you do a U-Turn at the traffic lights? Answer: No. Not unless there is a U-turn permitted sign Question 2: If you are turning with […]
Do I restrain my pet whilst travelling in a motor vehicle?
Welcome back to the road rules refresher quiz. It is now the New Year of 2019 and many of us are going to be travelling to our holiday destination with pets. If this is the case, then this week’s question is especially for you? Question: True or False – Can I travel with my pet sitting […]