Stolen vehicle alert, Wednesday March 21

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

Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Zero Sr
Black
904LJ
Motorcycle
20/03/18

Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly 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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Stolen vehicle alert, Monday March 19

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

Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Yamaha
NIL
NIL
Motorcycle off road
18/03/18

Kanga
NIL
NIL
Construction Equipment:Mini digger
18/03/18

Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly 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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You’re invited to Crime Stoppers Annual Bare Foot Bowls Day

On Sunday, May 6 the Ipswich Crime Stoppers Volunteer Committee will be hosting their Annual Bare Foot Bowls Day at the Rosewood Bowls Club.
This is the second year that the event has been conducted at the Rosewood Bowls Club and is as a result of the success of last year’s event. The day will also again be supported by the Hello Home Doctor Service.
The Bowls Day will commence at 10am with team registration (teams of four), and 10.30am on the green.
Tickets are $20 per person which includes a burger for lunch and are available from the Rosewood Bowls Club or Sergeant Nadine Webster on 3817 1351.
There will be lots of raffles and prizes on the day.
District Crime Prevention officers are looking forward to seeing you on the green to assist with supporting the local Crime Stoppers Volunteer Committee, who help keep our community safe.
As a direct result of the information

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Say no to bullying on our national day of action

Tomorrow, March 16 marks a National Day of Action Against Bulling and Violence.
School’s across the Ipswich Police District are participating in many ways to help raise awareness and address their concerns around bullying.
Some schools are finding ways to create a whole school response to stop bullying, while others are wearing orange and raising money through gold coin donations.
To help support the national day of action, Ipswich police are visiting some schools to speak at their school assemblies about bullying and cyberbullying.
Officers will provide proactive strategies that can be used by students, teachers and parents.
One thing is for sure, bullying and violence is not acceptable no matter how you look at it.
With the rapid advancement of technology, cyberbullying has emerged as another way to bully.
The concern here is that bullying has moved from the school yard or classroom into the students safe place, their homes, where technology is being used 24/7.
What’s

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Police Minister Mark Ryan visits Ipswich District

On Tuesday, March 13 the Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honorable Mark Ryan visited the Ipswich Police District to meet with local police officers and speak with the Ipswich community.
Minister Ryan visited four of the Volunteers in Police, along with the Officer in Charge of the District Crime Prevention Unit, Sergeant Nadine Webster.
Minister Ryan with our VIP’s and Sergeant Webster
Minister Ryan also attended many policing establishments in Ipswich including the the Ipswich Police Beat and Yamanto Police Station.
There was also an opportunity to visit the Ipswich Police Citizens Youth Centre (PCYC) where Minister Ryan was informed of the great work and projects that are supporting youths in Ipswich.
One particular initiative discussed was Braking the Cycle, a program that involves mentoring young drivers who are unable to attend driver training due to location or circumstance.
Braking the Cycle enables young drivers to increase their hours and sit for their

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Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday March 13

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

Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Jayco Hawk
NIL
367UFT
Caravan Trailer
12/03/18

Nissan Pathfinder
Grey
945RMY
Station Wagon
12/03/18

Nissan Navara
Black
BUB097
Dual Cab
12/03/18

110c
Black
NIL
Minibike
12/03/18

Suzuki Rmz250
Yellow
NIL
Trail Bike
12/03/18

Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly 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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Breaking the Ice, Community Information Forum

No community is immune from drugs but having factual information about drug use is an important step in being able to prevent use and related harms.
The Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit, in partnership with Family Drug Support and Crime Stoppers Queensland, will be facilitating a number of methamphetamine community information forums in the rural communities across the Ipswich police district.
The forums will encapsulate what methamphetamine is, the affects of methamphetamine, avenues of support and what and how to report suspicious illegal drug activity anonymously.
The forums will be facilitated at the following locations:

Rosewood State Primary School Hall- Thursday, March 15 at 6.30pm
Boonah State High School Multimedia room – Tuesday, April 24 at  6.30pm
Simeon Lord Room Esk Library Building Heap Street Esk – Tuesday, April 10 at 6.30pm
Lowood State High School Hall – Thursday, April 26 at 6.30pm

Breaking the Ice Flyer 2018
Members of the community are welcome to attend. No RSVP required.
No

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Stolen vehicle alert, Monday March 12

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

Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Mitsubishi Outlander
White
065WKR
Station Wagon
10/03/18

Xv250
Black
CDL07
Motorcycle
09/03/18

Subaru Impreza
Red
937XIE
Station Wagon
11/03/18

Residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly 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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Attempted armed robbery, East Ipswich

Detectives are investigating after a man attempted to rob a supermarket in East Ipswich yesterday.
At 7.45pm, a man entered the business on Jacaranda Street and produced a knife.
He made demands for cash and the male attendant then struck him with a metal bar.
The man fled the scene empty handed and was last seen entering a car and driving south on Chermside Road.
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.

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Serious traffic crash, Minden

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic incident in which three people were injured in Minden this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate at 5.25pm, a vehicle was travelling westbound on the Warrego Highway when it lost control and rolled.
The female driver sustained serious injuries, and a male passenger suffered minor injuries. The pair was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
A boy was transported to the Lady Cilento Hospital in a critical condition.
Investigations are continuing.
There is no further information available at this time.
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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