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Armed robbery, Yamanto

Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at an address in Yamanto yesterday afternoon.
At about 5.15pm, a group of approximately eight male and female juveniles entered a home on Lilly Court and threatened the female occupant with a knife demanding car keys and cash.
The group fled the scene a short time later with a sum of cash in a white Tarago station wagon taken from the address.
No one was injured during the incident.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801746767

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Stolen vehicle alert, Wednesday September 19

The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich Police as stolen:

Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Kawasaki Lk250
Green
Nil
Motorcycle – Off Road
17/09/2018

Hans Welding ATM Up to 1.02T

EF2995
Domestic Box trailer
18/09/2018

Police are urging residents to secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic theft.
Many vehicles are taken while the victims are at home.
Thieves target keys, mobile phones and cash left in plain sight within homes and vehicles.
Hiding car keys and valuables makes it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Remember, no matter where you are, lock your car!
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801737980

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Fatal traffic crash, Ipswich

Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating after a woman died in a single vehicle crash in Ipswich yesterday afternoon.
At 5.50pm a woman was travelling southbound on the Cunningham Highway at New Chum when the vehicle has lost control and hit a tree.
The sole occupant, a 25-year-old Collingwood Park woman, died at the scene.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP1801739607

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Stolen vehicle alert, Monday September 17

The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich Police as stolen:

Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Volkswagon
Blue
Nil Registration
Sedan
11/09/2018

Giant Quickee
Grey
Nil Registration
Electric Bicycle
14/09/2018

Unknown
Green
Nil Regsitration
Motorcycle (Minibike)
16/09/2018

Unknown
Galvanised
Nil Registration
Boat Trailer
16/09/2018

AldySF50
Silver
095QA
Moped Motorcycle
13/09/2018

Nissan Patrol
White
096IBQ
Station Wagon
14/09/2018

Hyundai Elantra
Silver
305YDL
Sedan
14/09/2018

Isuzu NPR Series
White
465XEA
Truck (pantechnicon)
14/09/2018

Ducati 899 Pangale
Red
467ND
Motorcycle
13/09/2018

Honda Ct110
Red
784DX
Motorcycle
16/09/2018

Audi A3
Blue
795WGI
Sedan
16/09/2018

Toyota Camry
Beige
923JTT
Sedan
14/09/2018

Special Trailers Atm Up to 1.02T

BO7312
Domestic Box trailer
16/09/2018

Gold Coast Trailers

DM6023
Boat Trailer
15/09/2018

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Shooting incident, Ipswich

A man has died after being shot by police during an incident in the Ipswich CBD this afternoon.
At about 4.00pm, officers were called to a railway station on Bell Street following reports of a man armed with a knife.
Preliminary investigations indicate a man confronted police and was subsequently shot and pronounced deceased at the scene.
No other person was physically injured during the incident.
The matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command on behalf of the State Coroner.
The investigation is subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Any witnesses who may have seen the incident are urged to contact police.
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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Large disturbance, Yamanto

Four teenagers have been charged after a party being held at a licenced premises turned violent in Yamanto early this morning.
It will be alleged that just before 1am police were called to a business on Warwick Road after a function involving a large number of people was shut down following a disturbance.
It is further alleged that when officers arrived a large group of people who had congregated outside the premises became involved in a physical altercation.
As police attempted to intervene four patrons allegedly assaulted officers and refused to move on.
One of the men also allegedly spat on police and attending paramedics.
A 19-year-old Flinders view man has since been charged with assault and obstruct police and is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 5.
An 18-year-old East Ipswich and an 18-year-old Raceview man were both charged with public nuisance and obstruct police and is due to appear Ipswich Magistrates

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Stolen vehicle alert

The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich Police as stolen:

Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Mitsubishi Delica (Import)
Blue
919XQO
Station Wagon
13/09/2018

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Forensic imaging presentation on the criminal ‘Underworld’

The Workshops Rail Museum ‘Underworld’ Exhibition (September 15 2018 – February 24 2019)
Are you fascinated by the world of forensic photography?
Are you curious about Australia’s crime history?
On November 3, Sergeant Owyn Butters and Technical Officer Talitha Carter from the QPS Photographic Section will give a presentation on forensic imaging at the Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich.
In this family-friendly interactive presentation, they will explain the role and processes of forensic imaging in policing, from mugshots to virtual reality, including how police work with witnesses to identify suspects and how juries visualise a crime scene.
This event forms part of the ‘Underworld’ exhibition (September 15, 2018 – February 24, 2019), showcasing a collection of more than 130 mugshots from the Sydney archives of criminal suspects in the 1920s.
These images, known as the ‘Specials’, give a unique insight into the face of the criminal underworld in the Roaring 20s.
This year also marks the 125th

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