HOW LOW CAN SOME PEOPLE GET?
Police have released footage of the moment they arrested a Goodna man on his kayak who was visiting flooded properties and helping himself to items. See the footage below.
To combat these lowlifes, Police have launched a preventative operation to combat property crime and protect homes and businesses in flood affected areas. Operation Uniform Nash aims to prevent, disrupt and investigate incidents of looting and property crime offences across all areas impacted by flooding from Maryborough to the Gold Coast. QPS will draw resources from across the state, including general duties, plain clothes, railway squad, dog squad and specialist police officers. Around the clock local patrols have already commenced in flood zone areas and will include the use of resources from both the Water Police and POLAIR. The focus will be deterring and detecting would-be thieves through increased patrols, surveillance, and intelligence provided from members of the public.
The operation follows several incidents of looting activity reported to police in Ipswich.
Ipswich Police charged a man yesterday following an alleged stealing incident in Goodna and are investigating two other reports of theft from flooded properties in Bundamba and Blackstone.
Police observed a man paddling a kayak through flood waters on Brisbane Road, carrying a large amount of bait and tackle around 3pm on Monday.
The 22-year-old Goodna man allegedly broke into the freezer of a Brisbane Road convenience store before stealing several items.
He was charged with one count of enter premise and commit indictable offence and is expected to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on March 21.
A flooded charity store on Coal Street in Bundamba was broken into after 6pm on Monday night, where items of jewellery and a small amount of donated cash were taken.
In Blackstone, a resident who had evacuated returned on Monday morning to find their Thomas Street property had been broken into, with a do
Suspicious deaths, Collingwood Park
DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS MAN? *see video link below*
Detectives investigating the deaths of a man and woman at Collingwood Park have released CCTV footage of the area as part of ongoing appeals for information.
Just before 1am on January 23, emergency services were called to a Hannant Street residence after initial reports of a disturbance, where they found the lower level of a two-storey house alight.
Firefighters extinguished the fire, and the bodies a 68-year-old woman and her 73-year-old husband, were located inside the home. Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have dashcam footage in the area of Zillmere Road, Aspley and Robinson Road West, Geebung between 10 am and 1pm on Saturday, January 22 to contact police. Detective Acting Superintendent Stephen Blanchfield said officers are specifically interested in the movements of a black Mercedes Benz between those times which belonged to the victims and was stolen from the crime scene at Collingwood Park. “Detectives are also seeking assistance from the public to identify the man depicted in the CCTV footage and stills.
We believe the man was driving the vehicle between the times in question and the identify of this person is of particular interest to police,” Det Supt Blanchfield said. The investigation is continuing and involves detectives from the Ipswich District CIB and Homicide Investigation Unit.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
POLICE DOG GETS HIS MAN!
Check out this dramatic footage just released by Qld Police.
Police have charged two men and continue to search for three more in relation to the armed robbery of a licenced premises in Runcorn overnight. It will be alleged at 12.55am five men attended the premises in Gowan Road and threatened staff with a firearm. A male staff member was punched and kicked before the men left the premises with a sum on money.
Three of the men fled in dark coloured vehicle. Two men fled on foot. A police dog tracked the two offenders and they were arrested in Bruna Street a short time later.
A 22-year-old Acacia Ridge man was bitten on the wrist by the police dog and treated at the QE2 Hospital.
He and a 23-year-old Acacia Ridge man have both been charged with armed robbery and will appear in the Richland Magistrates Court today.
Detectives are appealing for anyone with relevant dashcam or has further information to contact police. Investigations are continuing.
Click on the video below to see footage of the robbery and the arrest.
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***Multiple armed robberies, Springfield***
Ipswich detectives have released vision of three armed robberies that occurred at the same licensed venue on Springfield Parkway, Springfield in 2019, 2020 and 2021. All three robberies involved firearms being presented at employees or patrons and cash stolen from the premises. On February 25, 2019, around midnight, three men entered the premises and stole a cash register before threatening a male patron with a firearm and attempting to steal his bag with one of the offenders allegedly punching the man, causing minor injuries. One of the offenders allegedly assaulted the patron, causing minor injuries. Following initial investigations, a 27-year-old man and a 29-year-old man were both charged with armed robbery and attempted robbery. The 27-year-old man was also charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs. Their matters were finalised in court last year. On 9 September 2020 about 11.30pm, two offenders, one carrying a firearm and the other a crowbar, entered the venue and demanded cash from the patrons before exiting. Police will allege a third offender was waiting outside in a silver Toyota Camry. On May 31, 2021 about 12.15am, two offenders entered the venue and threatened staff members with firearms before stealing cash. They left in a white, four-door sedan. Detectives believe the people featured in the CCTV footage and still images below may be able to assist with ongoing investigations.
Anyone with information regarding these individuals or the offences is urged to come forward.
Quote these reference numbers: QP1900391566, QP2001900840, QP2100993864.
Officer hit by stolen car
DO YOU KNOW THE MAN IN THIS VIDEO?
*Watch the footage below and please share*
Appeal for information: Officer hit by stolen vehicle, Salisbury
Detectives are seeking information to identify a man driving a stolen white Mercedes C250 sedan that struck a police officer at Salisbury this morning. The senior constable was performing static speed enforcement duties on Orange Grove Road and attempted to intercept a vehicle by entering the roadway on foot just before 6.30am. The vehicle was then driven directly at the officer who was struck. The officer received non-life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated in hospital. A white Mercedes C250 was reported stolen from Bardon last week and sighted at a fast-food restaurant at Salisbury just before the incident. The stolen car was later located abandoned on Eaton Place at Wishart just before 7am.
Police are encouraging witnesses or those with footage of the white Mercedes, bearing Qld registration plates 132 ZCT, to come forward. Additionally, anyone that can identify the driver and his passenger is also encouraged to speak with detectives.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2102275444.
**APPEAL FOR WITNESSES - ROSEWOOD**
Armed robbery - Footage below - PLEASE SHARE
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a bank in Rosewood earlier this week are making a public appeal to identify a person who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
About 1.10pm on December 1, an unknown man entered a bank on John Street and produced a firearm, demanding money.
The man then left the bank on foot with a sum of crash.
Detectives from the Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch have released vision and images of a man they believe may be able to assist with investigations.
Anyone with information about this matter or the identity of the man depicted are encouraged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Quote this reference number: QP2102235083.
APPEAL FOR WITNESSES - FOOTAGE BELOW
Do you know these people? ***PLEASE SHARE***
Copper thefts, Ipswich
Detectives investigating the alleged theft of copper wire from multiple sites across Ipswich are making a public appeal to identify several people who may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Police have today released CCTV captured on Monday November 3 between 6 and 6.30am at a Moffatt St, Ipswich BMX track picturing two of the five people sought.
Two men, pictured, are described as Caucasian in appearance, around 185cm tall, with short brown hair; one wearing a red t-shirt with a full, dark beard and bald patch, and the other wearing distinctive red runners.
Three others, believed to be a man and two women, were also seen at the location obscured by hooded jumpers, scarves and masks.
Police believe these people were in the company of a 38-year-old Silkstone man, arrested last week and subsequently charged by Ipswich Detectives with 72 stealing offences.
Since October, public and private properties had been specifically targeted for copper wire. The locations targeted include sporting clubs, energy infrastructure and private residences in the greater Ipswich area.
If you can help, contact Police immediately.
Massage parlours targeted in Ipswich
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE - $17,000 cash seized and seven arrested at Ipswich brothels.
Ipswich detectives have concluded an operation targeting illegal prostitution operating within massage parlours in the Ipswich area. 'Operation Tango Convenience' saw police execute four search warrants and seize over $17,000 in Australian currency. Three businesses were alleged to be operating as illegal brothels and seven people, aged from 31 to 62 years old, were charged with offences relating to illegal prostitution. They will appear before the Ipswich Magistrates Court on January 12. Further investigation is now ongoing with assistance from other state and federal agencies.
EVER WONDERED WHAT $4.1 MILLION IN CASH LOOKS LIKE?
Here's your chance! Check out this amazing video just released by Qld Police.
A random intercept by police netted more than $4 million in cash at Calamvale on Saturday morning with officers charging the driver with money laundering.
It will be alleged that at around 5am on November 20, a police patrol observed a man acting suspiciously near a vehicle parked on the side of the road in Ormskirk Street.
Officers watched him place a large suitcase in the boot of this vehicle as they approached.
Police spoke to the 28-year-old, who became nervous and elusive.
A search of his vehicle located more than $4.1 million of Australian currency wrapped in plastic inside two suitcases.
The New South Wales resident was arrested and charged with money laundering.
He was remanded in custody today and will next appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 6, 2021.
Further investigation established the man had allegedly entered Queensland from New South Wales at some time within the 48 hours prior to his arrest.
He was further charged with failure to comply with a Covid-19 Public Health Direction and investigations are ongoing.
