Category: Queensland Police News Updates

A motorcyclist has been detected allegedly travelling almost 200km/hour on the Bruce Highway on day 1 of the Easter Break phase for the Queensland Police Service’s Road Safety Campaign. The motorcycle was snapped yesterday by a speed camera on the… Read Post

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Parents be advised that ALL state, Catholic and Independent schools from Agnes Waters to the NSW border including Metropolitan, North Coast and South East Regions are CLOSED today.
For updated information listen to ABC radio or visit closures.det.qld.gov.au.

For the most up to date information go to – https://t.co/eBS8SBo4KS https://t.co/sIdDVqoNjd
— AnnastaciaPalaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) March 29, 2017

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Police are encouraging residents in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area to be storm ready ahead of the severe storm which is predicted to hit the area for the later part of this week, particularly late this evening into Friday.
The current Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predictions show heavy rainfall in excess of 200mm and damaging winds could be experienced.
There are a number of ways to be storm ready:
You can monitor your local weather conditions, warnings and advice from the Bureau of Meteorology at www.bom.gov.au/qld
Some key tools to track storms include:
Weather radar
Rainfall and river height gauges
Thunderstorm Tracker
You should also:

Know the possible risks of flooding around your property – region-wide flood maps are provided free for download on the council’s website.
Be prepared with a household emergency plan to respond to any risks of flooding around your property, loss of power or storm damage.
Your emergency plan should include a kit of emergency numbers, a

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This week officers from Bribie Island were called to attend several incidents involving stealing from vehicles and dwellings. Stolen bicycles were also reported several times during the week as well. In some instances property was stolen from insecure homes while the occupants were inside asleep, which is highly concerning. All residents are asked to lock their homes, check that their cars are secured, and be alert to any suspicious activity in their area. Historically there is often an increase in this type of offences over the holiday period, so please keep an eye on your own residence and that of your neighbours. If you see anyone loitering in your area, particularly in the early hours of the morning, please contact the station. The stations Volunteer in Policing (VIP) Mr Graham Gibb, is also available to assist with home security audits. Please contact the station for more information on 3410 9222.
During the

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Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a 20-year-old man in Clontarf on Friday night are appealing for two witnesses who rendered assistance to come forward.
Around 8.45pm the man was walking through Pikett Park when a man on a push bike confronted him and punched him in the stomach.
The man then threatened him with a knife before stealing his mobile phone and fleeing on his bike.
Two men who were in the area at the time chased after him but the man rode away along Pearson Street.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 183cm tall with a ginger moustache and goatee and was wearing a blue and white cap, black t-shirt and jeans. He was riding a blue and grey mountain bike.
Investigators want to hear from anyone with information about this incident, including the two men, who attempted to stop the man.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on

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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 March 26, 2017. The information has been compiled by the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit.
Road Fatalities
As of midnight on March 19, 2017 the Queensland road toll is 53 fatalities, three up on last week and one less than the same time last year.
The Southern Police Region, of which Moreton is a member, has had 11 which is four less than last year.
Moreton District is sitting on four fatalities from three crashes, three up on last year.
Operations/Enforcement
Operation Austrans was conducted over the past week utilising officers from both the Deception Bay and Landsborough Road Policing Units along with Queensland Transport Inspectors targeting heavy vehicles travelling along the Bruce Highway.

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Last week officers from Bribie Island were kept busy not only with local law enforcement activities, but also preparing for and working during the impact of ex-tropical cyclone Debbie as it passed through our area of operation.
The Bribie Island Emergency Management Group (Police, Ambulance, Fire, Parks and Wildlife, Volunteer Marine Rescue and the SES) worked together to ensure a coordinated response with Moreton Bay Regional Council, who activated the emergency shelter on First Avenue and brought additional resources onto the Island. Fortunately our area wasn’t heavily affected, but it was very pleasing to see how well all agencies responded, and the state of preparedness of the local community. Heeding warnings and being prepared in advance makes all the difference.
The campsites have since reopened, so officers have recommenced their patrols of the off-road areas, and will continue to do so over the school holidays. Traffic enforcement continued where possible last week, with 92 random breath

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Police are investigating after fire destroyed a house in Caboolture this evening.
Emergency crews attended the Elliott Street address around 6.30pm to find the residence fully engulfed.
No one was inside the home at the time.
Preliminary investigations indicate the cause of the blaze to be suspicious.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time of the fire and witnessed anything suspicious to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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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 April 2. The information has been compiled by the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit.
Road Fatalities
As of midnight April 2, the Queensland road toll is 56 fatalities, three up on last week and three less than the same time last year.
The Southern Police Region, of which Moreton is a member, has had 12 which is six less than last year.
Moreton District is sitting on four fatalities from three crashes, three up on last year.
Operations/Enforcement
Police currently attended to local operations, however due to the severity of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, a number of resources were sent to assist with calls for service due to flooding, damage and road closures. Again we saw

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Wet conditions will be the biggest threat on Queensland roads as we launch our new road safety campaign to coincide with Easter school holidays.
The campaign, launched earlier today, is urging motorists to drive to conditions and check for road closures before leaving home.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said extra officers would target the Fatal Five over the school holiday period with a high visibility presence on the roads.
“There will be an increased police presence on the State’s major road networks over the next three weeks, with officers maintaining high visibility in order to discourage the contributing factors of road trauma,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“The 2015 Easter holiday period was the worst year on record for fatalities on our roads. Then 2016 was the best year yet. We’re hoping to replicate the positive result this Easter and would encourage everyone to remain vigilant and make wise decisions on our roads.”
The current

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