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Dunk-a-cop for a colleague
Police of various ranks and roles from across the Ipswich Police District are ready to get soaked for a cause close to their hearts.
Theyt will be at the grand opening of the Caltex Centre, 588 Redbank Plains Rd Redbank Plains, on Thursday April 19 to help support one of their own.
Detective Senior Constable Max Gardner and his young family were involved in a serious crash in NSW. Max has spent time in John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle) and was transported to the PA Hospital in Brisbane. Max and his family still have a long road to recovery and need a bit of assistance.
The Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit are hosting the Dunk-a-cop event at the front of Krispy Kreme (yes, I know what you are thinking, police and doughnuts, perfect location!) from 9am to 4pm to raise funds to assist the Gardner family.
To Dunk-a-cop, you need $5 for three throws.
Please come and support
Stolen vehicle alert – Wednesday April 18
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Mazda
White
484LET
Utility
17/04/18
Hyundai Tucson
Black
564RYU
Station Wagon
16/04/18
Toro Mower
Red
60723C
Ride on Mower
16/04/18
Kubota
Orange
596ooC
Excavator (Track)
17/04/18
Toyota Yaris
Silver
649LXB
Hatchback
15/04/18
Mitsubishi Verada
Silver
736JGE
Sedan
16/04/18
Kawasaki Ninja 650RI
White
958KC
Motorcycle
17/04/18
Homemade Box Trailer
EF1816
Domestic Box Trailer
17/04/18
Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash have also been stolen after thieves gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: Where are your keys?
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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