Police have charged three boys after a vehicle was allegedly driven dangerously on the Warrego Highway this afternoon.
It will be alleged at around 3:20pm a car, which had been stolen from a house in Sunnybank at around 10:30am, was observed driving along the Logan Motorway.
Police tracked the vehicle with the assistance of PolAir and officers successfully deployed tyre deflation devices on Redbank Plains Road at New Chum.
The vehicle was tracked to the Cunningham Highway where it stopped and the three people allegedly fled on foot into nearby bushland.
Officers subsequently took three boys into custody a short time later.
A 14-year-old Drayton boy has been charged with two counts of failing to stop at the scene and one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, driving without a licence and obstruct police.
A 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy have both been charged with unlawful
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Christmas Road Safety – Festive Break Day 5 results
Seventeen people were caught without their seatbelts on while behind the wheel in Queensland on Day 5 of the Festive Break phase of the Christmas Road Safety campaign.
Since the beginning of Festive Break, 84 drivers have been caught without their seatbelts while driving their vehicle.
So far 339 drivers have returned positive tests for drink- and drug-driving over the Christmas period.
The highest reading across the state yesterday was a 45-year-old Orange woman who was charged with one count of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of driving unregistered, after allegedly returning a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.245 per cent at Peregian Beach.
The state’s most high-risk speeding motorist was captured allegedly travelling at 201 km/hour in an 100km/hour zone on the Pacific Motorway at Slacks Creek.
Police across Queensland continue to target high-risk road user behaviour including the Fatal Five: speeding, drink and drug driving, distracted driving, fatigue and failing to wear
Christmas Road Safety – Festive Break Day 4 results
Fourteen people were injured as a result of traffic crashes in Queensland on Boxing Day as the Christmas Road Safety campaign – Festive Break phase continues.
So far two people have been killed and 98 people injured on Queensland roads since December 23.
The state’s most high-risk speeding motorist was captured allegedly travelling at 177 km/hour in an 110km/hour zone on the Pacific Motorway at Yatala.
So far 275 drivers have returned positive tests for drug or drink driving over the Christmas period.
The highest reading across the state yesterday was a 46-year-old Hyde Park man who was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, after allegedly returning a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.237 per cent on Kings Road at Pimlico yesterday afternoon.
Police across Queensland continue to target high-risk road user behaviour including the Fatal Five: speeding, drink and drug driving, distracted driving, fatigue and failing to wear a seatbelt.
The Festive Break phase of the
Christmas Road Safety Report: Day 1
3,294 people have been caught speeding in Queensland on day one of the Christmas Road Safety campaign – Festive Break phase.
The state’s most high-risk speeding motorist on day one was captured allegedly travelling at 180 km/hour in an 80km/hour zone in the Airport Link Tunnel at Wooloowin.
The driver will receive an infringement with a penalty of $1,177, eight demerit points and an automatic 6-month suspension.
Police conducted almost 5,000 RBTs (Random Breath Tests) with 72 drivers charged with drink driving.
The worst reading across the state was a 52-year-old Wynnum man who was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, after allegedly returning a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.229 per cent on Old Cleveland Road at Coorparoo yesterday morning.
Officers also conducted 133 RDTs (Roadside Drug Tests) with 41 drivers returning a positive test.
Police across Queensland are targeting high-risk road user behaviour including the Fatal Five: speeding, drink and drug driving, distracted driving, fatigue and failing
House fire investigation, Boonah
Police are investigating the cause of a house fire that occurred at a property in Boonah this afternoon.
At 1:30pm, police were called to an address on Macquarie Street after flames were seen coming from the rear left corner of the house.
Initial inquiries suggest the fire started in the rear of the home and spread through the house causing it to be engulfed and completely destroyed.
No one was inside the home during the fire.
At this stage, the fire is being treated as non-suspicious while police work to determine the cause.
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.
Stolen vehicle alert, Wednesday December 20
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Kia Cerato
Silver
507XAX
Hatchback
19/12/17
Beechcomber Camel Group
CK3811
Domestic/Box Trailer
18/12/17
Police advise that 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.
Search on for owners of dogs located during drug raids, Churchable
Detectives from State Crime Command’s Drug and Serious Crime Group are searching for the owners of two dogs located during a significant drug enforcement operation on a Churchable property earlier this month.
The dogs were found at the Main Green Swamp Road property on Wednesday, December 6 following the execution of a search warrant as part of Operation Papa Cider.
Drug and Serious Crime Group detectives transported the dogs to a veterinarian where they were found to be in good health and are being looked after by the RSPCA.
The dogs, a male cream Golden Retriever approximately five months old and a female tan and white Golden Retriever cross approximately two years old, were not microchipped and further enquiries with neighbouring properties have also failed to locate the rightful owners.
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
Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday December 19
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Maxitrans
215UDP
Semi Trailer
18/12/17
Maxitrans
216UDP
Semi Trailer
18/12/17
Police advise that 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.
Stolen vehicle alert, Monday December 18
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Audi
Black
795XRF
Sedan
16/12/17
Subaru Liberty
White
986TQL
Sedan
17/12/17
Police advise that 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.
Stolen vehicle alert, Friday December 15
Yep same message, different day!
Police advise that 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.
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.