Wallet Thefts Target Redcliffe Area Shoppers

A series of wallet thefts at local shopping centres has prompted Redcliffe police to issue a warning to residents. Over the past few weeks, several incidents have been reported at Kippa-Ring and Rothwell shops, raising concerns about shopper safety.



Acting Senior Sergeant Sharnelle Harris, Officer in Charge of the Moreton Prevention Unit, stated that thieves are opportunistic and can remove a wallet from an open bag in a trolley in just a few seconds.

Police have documented four specific incidents:

  1. September 6: At 12:15 PM, CCTV footage captured a female suspect removing a wallet from a handbag left briefly in a trolley at a Kippa-Ring shopping centre.
  2. September 12: At 11:00 AM, a wallet was stolen from a bag at a Kippa-Ring shopping centre. The stolen cards were later used for fraudulent transactions.
  3. September 20: At 11:20 AM, a wallet was taken from a handbag in a trolley at a Rothwell shopping centre. The wallet was later found discarded on a store shelf, minus the cash.
  4. September 21: At 12:10 PM, a man’s wallet was stolen from his back pocket at a Kippa-Ring shopping centre.

Authorities believe these four incidents are connected and are actively investigating to locate the suspect(s).

In response to these thefts, police have issued several safety tips for shoppers, including:

  • Using bags that can be secured
  • Keeping valuables close to the body
  • Avoiding leaving bags or wallets unattended
  • Being mindful of surroundings when loading shopping into vehicles


Redcliffe residents are advised to report any suspicious activity immediately. In case of theft, victims should call Triple Zero (000) and try to remember details of the incident without confronting the perpetrator.

Police investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

Published 25-September-2024

Proposed Project Looks to Revive Abandoned Frawley’s Tennis Club Site

The former Frawley’s Tennis Club site in Rothwell has sat abandoned for over six years, but may now get a new lease on life through a proposed development project.


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This comes after Human Touch Group has submitted plans to transform the run-down six-court tennis facility and its surrounding overgrown lots into a vibrant 90-unit retirement community.

The proposed $20 million complex at 56 Cowan Street South, Rothwell will feature independent living apartments across three floors, complete with a range of modern amenities tailored to retirees. One, two and three-bedroom units will be on offer, providing senior residents with flexible housing options.

Photo credit: Nettleton Tribe

Recreational facilities will form a central component of the project, with indoor and outdoor communal spaces designed to bring residents together. 

Photo credit: Nettleton Tribe

Designed by Nettleton Tribe Architects, it will feature a swimming pool, recreation deck and central courtyard, which emphasise creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Photo credit: Nettleton Tribe

Human Touch Group believes the development will help meet growing demand for senior housing in the Moreton Bay region. 

“The thoughtful incorporation of various apartment sizes caters to individual preferences and needs, allowing residents to choose living spaces that best suit their lifestyles. Simultaneously, the inclusion of communal recreation facilities fosters social interactions, engagement, and a sense of community, all of which contribute to the well-rounded quality of life the retirement facility aims to provide,” planners at Urbis stated on behalf of the applicant. 

Frawleys Tennis Club
Walkway between tennis courts (Photo credit: Nettleton Tribe)

With existing retirement communities in Camden, Bowral, and Macarthur already home to over 500 seniors, Human Touch Group is eager to bring their expertise in creating vibrant senior living to Redcliffe retirees through this new high-quality development.


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The new complex will rise from the remains of the Frawley’s Tennis Club, which has been abandoned since 2017. Six deteriorating tennis courts and a faded clay court still occupy the site today, remnants of its sporting past.

Published 30-October-2023