Commissioner Ian Stewart officially launched an artwork for the Queensland Police Service called Look to the Stars at Police HQ today. On the eve of National Reconciliation Week the artwork was produced by Indigenous artist Jenna Lee from Gilimbaa who worked with a specialist reference group from the QPS to inform the artwork. Commissioner Stewart […]
Category: Queensland Police News Updates
Vehicle seized as investigations continue into suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell
As a result of information provided to investigators a vehicle has been seized in connection to the disappearance and suspected murder of Sam Price-Purcell. Sam Robert Price-Purcell was last seen in the Mitchelton area on February 16, 2015. At the time of the sighting Sam was getting into a bright yellow 2010 Holden Commodore SS […]
Drug charges, Lowood
Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) (MOCS Rural) have charged a man after seizing approximately 1 kilogram of ice and a large sum of cash from a rural property near Lowood. Yesterday police conducted a search of a residence in the Bundamba area and located three men and approximately 80 grams of […]
Lock it up: Bribie Island weekly wrap
Lock it or Lose it – Is your vehicle secure? Bribie Island Police are encouraging motorists to ensure they secure their vehicles in an effort to prevent opportunistic property crime and car thefts in the Bribie Island, Sandstone Point and Ningi areas. The Lock it or Lose it campaign aims to educate and remind members […]
Redcliffe weekly crime wrap, Monday May 21
Traffic About 10.45am on May 14, three vehicles crashed in Trilby Street at the intersection of Henzell Street. Police are investigating. About 9.50pm on May 15, two vehicles crashed in Oxley Avenue at Woody Point. It is alleged that one vehicle had stopped to give way to a dog on the road when another vehicle […]
Eyes on the Road Moreton, Monday May 21
Road fatalities As of midnight, May 21, the Queensland road toll has risen to 87, one more than last week. This is six more than the state-wide tally at the same time last year. Southern Region is unchanged remaining on 21 for the year, four more than this time last year. Moreton District currently stands […]
Online learning tool helps police engage LGBTI community
As part of the Queensland Police Service’s continuing commitment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community it has rolled out an Online Learning Product (OLP) to all officers in time for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The learning tool helps officers by enhancing their understanding of: Significant historical events that have […]
Come one, come all to Scarborough ‘Dogs on Patrol’
Newport Watch Neighbourhood Watch Group and Queensland Police Service will be holding a ‘Dogs on Patrol’ event at Moreton Bay Boat Club Carpark on Bird Opassage Parade, Scarborough, on Sunday May 20, 2018 from 9am to noon, when the Redcliffe Community and dog enthusiasts can come along to get information and a free dog tag […]
Robbery appeal, Strathpine
Detectives are seeking public assistance following a robbery incident at a Strathpine liquor store earlier this month. Around 6.20pm on Monday, May 7, a man entered the Gympie Road business and walked to shelves located at the back where he stuffed several bottles of spirits into a large bag. The man was confronted by an […]
Robbery appeal, Strathpine
Detectives are seeking public assistance following a robbery incident at a Strathpine liquor store earlier this month. Around 6.20pm on Monday, May 7, a man entered the Gympie Road business and walked to shelves located at the back where he stuffed several bottles of spirits into a large bag. The man was confronted by an […]