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

Armed robbery, Dakabin

Police are investigating following the armed robbery of a convenience store at Dakabin this evening.
Around 6.30pm two men who had their faces covered with clothing entered the shop on Whitehorse Road and approached the counter.
One of the men produced a knife and demanded cash from two female attendants.
They opened the till and the men took a sum of cash as well as cigarettes and fled the scene on foot.
One man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 183cm tall with a medium build, aged in his 20s and was wearing a black long sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans, white runners and had a white shirt wrapped around his head and face.
The second man is described as Caucasian in appearance, around 183cm tall with a solid build, aged in his 20s and was wearing a grey hooded jumper, black “Everlast” branded track pants, black shoes and had a scarf with a skull

Woof all about it – Dogs on Patrol 2017

Woof all about it – Dogs on Patrol is back at Stafford for 2017!
Due to overwhelming community demand the original Dogs on Patrol event is back and will be bigger than ever!
Stafford Police and Stafford Neighbourhood Watch groups invite you to join them on:
Sunday, May 7
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Roy Harvey Park, Shand Street Stafford – access also via Byth, Macnaughton or Brennan Street.

Dogs on Patrol is a Queensland Police Service initiative promoting personal safety to dog walkers.
Come and collect a FREE Dogs on Patrol dog tag (one per dog) and have your tag engraved for free! Just like Police Dog Oakley!
Meet your local police and local Neighbourhood Watch members and learn how you can help police and also keep your neighbourhood safe.
Meet our latest police puppies and speak with our dog squad officers.
Visit the many doggy related displays and stalls, with lots of FREE offers for you and your dog! FREE  hot dogs, soft drinks

AMBER ALERT, ENOGGERA

The Queensland Police Service is seeking urgent public assistance to help locate a 10-year-old girl who was taken from Enoggera who may be at significant risk.
Around 2.40pm, a woman was seen taking the girl from outside a school on South Pine Road and putting her into a car.
The car was last seen heading down Sicklefield Street towards Shand Street in Enoggera.
The girl (pictured) is described as Caucasian in appearance, slim build, around 155 centimetres tall with brown eyes and brown hair.
The woman (pictured) is described as Caucasian in appearance, of a slim build, around 160 centimetres tall with brown hair and blue eyes.
The car is described as being a silver 2010 Toyota Yaris with Queensland registration 220XCQ.

Happy International Women’s Day

A message to all the wonderful women in our community, from our Champion of Change, Senior Sergeant Helen Barnett.
“I wish to  acknowledge all women in our local community on International Women’s Day,” Senior Sergeant Barnett said.
“Whether they be parents, employees, volunteers, carers, mentors or students or champions of change they are each making a difference in our community every day.
“I applaud you and congratulate you on your strength, compassion and courage.
“Best wishes to you all in your year ahead.”
 

Robbery with violence, Kallangur

Police are investigating after a man was bound and seriously assaulted in his home at Kallangur yesterday.
Preliminary information suggests that two women knocked on the front door of the Duffield Road residence around 10.20am while the 64-year-old victim was at home.
While he was speaking with the women another two men forced their way inside at the back of the house.
One of the men tied the man to a chair with masking tape and rubbed glue on his eyes. The man was then struck on the head with a spanner.
The men and women then stole a number of items from the house before fleeing in the man’s vehicle. The vehicle was later located abandoned in Sylvan Court Kallangur.
The man was transported to Redcliffe Hospital in a stable condition.
Investigations are continuing.
 
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Appeal for witnesses, Ferny Hills

Ferny Grove Detectives are appealing for witnesses and or dash cam footage after a black Audi A4 sedan was seen driving in a dangerous manner in the Ferny Hills area yesterday.
The incident occurred between 4pm and 5pm and it is believed the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic several times on Ferny Way.
Police are appealing for any members of the public who may have been driving in the area at the time and witnessed or has any dash cam footage of the incident to review dash cam footage to contact police, 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.

Theft from ATM, Everton Park

Detectives are investigating after an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) located in an Everton Park shopping centre was broken into overnight.
Preliminary investigations suggest that sometime between 10pm last night and 10am this morning (March 12), unknown offenders have gained access to the ATM.
The offenders have taken an amount of money and fled the Stafford Road complex in an unknown direction.
Investigations are continuing.
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.

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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Unlawful wounding, Albany Creek

Police are investigating after a man was unlawfully wounded in Albany Creek early this morning.
Initial investigations suggest about 12.30am, two men were involved in a physical fight in the car park of a licensed premises on Albany Creek Road.
During the fight, a 19-year-old man received knife wounds to his upper body and arms. The other man fled the scene in a vehicle.
The injured man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigations are continuing.
 
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.