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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School closure information
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.
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— AnnastaciaPalaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) March 29, 2017
Prepare for severe storm
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
Bribie Island Police weekly wrap up, Wednesday March 29
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
Armed robbery, Clontarf
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
Eyes on the road Moreton, Monday March 27
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.
Armed robbery, Rothwell
Police are continuing to investigate an incident in which a woman on a mobility scooter was robbed at knife-point in Rothwell yesterday.
The woman was travelling in a park between Delmar and Windlass streets when she was approached by two teenaged males around 3.10pm.
They demanded she hand over money before one of them shook the scooter while the other produced a knife and started cutting its canopy.
While defending herself, the woman dropped a small amount of cash from her pocket. The pair grabbed the cash and fled the scene on bicycles.
The woman was not physically injured.
The first male is described as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, about 18 years of age, approximately 175cm tall with black curly hair. He was wearing a black plug earing with a skull on it, grey shorts and a blue singlet and riding a mountain bike.
The second male is described as being Caucasian
Update – Race fixing investigation
Detectives from the Queensland Racing Crime Squad attached to the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission have this evening arrested a second man following the execution of search warrants at properties of harness racing participants.
A 27-year-old Limestone Ridges man has been charged with four counts of Match Fixing under the Queensland Criminal Code. He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on May 11.
It follows the arrest of a 46-year-old Warwick man who was charged with one count of Match Fixing.
The arrests are the result of a protracted investigation by the QPS, CCC and QRIC into systemic match fixing in the harness racing industry.
Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation no further comment can be made at this time.
Since its inception July 1 2016 the QRCS has been collocated with the Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner at Albion and is tasked with investigating serious animal cruelty, major and organised crime
Shot fired, Caboolture
Police are investigating following a road rage incident at Caboolture this afternoon during which what appeared to be an air rifle was shot out the window of a car.
Preliminary information suggests a 36-year-old man was driving his work ute north along Beerburrum Road around 1.15pm when another car swerved towards his vehicle in the right lane.
As the man travelled towards Henzell Road he changed lanes, and the same car described as a blue Ford Focus hatchback drove up beside him in the outside lane.
A man then pointed a firearm similar to an air rifle out of the window and fired a single shot as he passed before driving off along Henzell Street.
The victim heard the shot strike his vehicle however there was no significant damage. The man was shaken however uninjured as a result of the incident
The male driver of the Ford Focus is described as Caucasian in appearance with
Execution of search warrants and arrest – Race fixing investigation
Detectives from the Queensland Racing Crime Squad attached to the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission have this week executed search warrants at properties of five harness racing participants.
This resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old Warwick man who has been charged with one count of Match Fixing under the Queensland Criminal Code.
This action is the result of a protracted investigation by the QPS, CCC and QRIC into systemic match fixing in the harness racing industry.
Premises visited this week included properties at Limestone Ridges, Warwick, The Gap, Logan Village and Redcliffe. Detectives seized mobile phones, computers, documents and clothing. The items will now be forensically examined as part of the investigation.
Since its inception July 1 2016 the QRCS has been collocated with the Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner at Albion and is tasked with investigating serious animal cruelty, match fixing and major and organised crime across all three codes of racing.
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