Category: Queensland Police – Latest Updates

Christmas is the time of year when families and friends embark on long journeys to visit loved ones either interstate or overseas.
But while your away, have you thought about how secure your home is from a potential break in?
Whether you’re running errands, visiting relatives or going on holidays, locking and securing your home properly is key when preventing opportunistic thieves from targeting your home.
We’ve got the following tips for home security:

Use the security you have, ensuring all doors and windows are locked but also key locked;
Install an intruder alarm, or internal/external cameras that you can monitor whilst on your travels;
Remove all valuable items from within from view, you don’t want everyone to know what you have;
Remove items that can be used to gain access into your house i.e. ladders, garden tools, and items of value i.e. bikes, lawn mowers and secure in your shed or garage;
Make sure that sensor lights

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Holden Captiva
Silver
SFR14
Station Wagon
03/12/17

Ford Falcon
Blue
KIR577
Sedan
03/12/17

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.

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The Ipswich Station weekly wrap is back. If you or anyone you know can provide any information regarding information contained within this blog please contact Policelink on 131 444, Crime Stoppers on 18000 333 000 or their website 24hrs a day.
Assaults
Nicholas St, Ipswich
On November 27 at approximately 12.30pm, the suspect has seen the victim in Bottle Alley Ipswich. The victim and suspect have walked a short distance prior to the suspect confronting the victim and punching him in the eye. The suspect has then tried to fight the victim further before the victim has walked away. Investigations are continuing.
Burglary offences
Campbell St, Woodend
On November 26 between 2pm and 7.20pm, unknown offender/s have attended the address and gained entry via the rear door. Once inside offender/s have ransacked the house. Offender/s have stolen a PlayStation 4, laptop, iPad, three x Australian passports and various deodorants and perfumes. Investigations are continuing.
South St, Ipswich
On November 27

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Detectives are appealing to any members of the public who can help identify a man who may be able to assist police with their inquiries into an assault that occurred at North Ipswich yesterday afternoon (December 2).
At about 5.05pm at a retail business on the corner of The Terrace and Downs Street, a man approached a young child in the store and assaulted the child.
A parent of the child confronted the man about his actions resulting in the man fleeing the scene on foot.
The child was not physically injured during the incident.
Police are appealing to any members of the public who are able to identify a man (pictured) or knows of his whereabouts to contact police as they believe the man may be able to assist with their inquiries.

 
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can

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If you answered yes, then visit the Fernvale Markets on the morning of Sunday, December 10 for your chance to meet Ipswich police and firefighters.
Queensland Police Service (QPS) Ipswich District Crime Prevention and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) officers will be on hand to share with you some very important road rules ready for the Christmas holidays.
Each year QPS, QFES, Department of Main Roads and Transport and Ipswich PCYC provide a demonstration, narrated by the police, of an emergency services response to a fatal incident.

The event is a reminder to the Ipswich community to be road safe at all times, especially coming into the silly season of Christmas and New Year.
The Fatal Five will be highlighted: fatigue, seatbelts, speeding, drink/drug driving and distraction as they are significant factors when it comes to road incidents and accidents, sometimes fatal.
This event will bring attention to those factors by seeing first hand

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Holden Commodore
Red
937XCS
Sedan
29/11/17

Holden Commodore
White
755XKW
Sedan
30/11/17

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.

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

 Yamaha Ag
White
NIL
Motorcycle off road
28/11/17

Mazda 3
Grey
345VFI
Hatchback
28/11/17

Mazda 3
Black
JNY58
Hatchback
28/11/17

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.

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The Department of State Development SEQ West Regional Office, supported by Ipswich City Council and Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and industry will be hosting a Jobs and Training Forum on Tuesday December 12, at the North Ipswich Reserve Function Centre commencing at 12.00 noon until 5.00 pm.
The forum is open to job seekers, including retrenched workers affected by regional business closures, to meet and hear from government agencies, support organisations and regional employers, who will advise on regional job opportunities, skills and qualifications what employers are looking for, and retraining programs and courses to help find work.
Queensland Police Service will be in attendance providing information on the recruiting process and what it takes to join the Queensland Police Service.
School leavers, high school students and Ipswich community are invited to attend, a perfect opportunity for you to visit, ask questions, and find first hand from police, all there is to know about

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Honda Jazz
Blue
118IAX
Hatchback
27/11/17

Honda 2000
Silver
308VLV
Coupe
28/11/17

Suzuki Celerio
White
775WFU
Hatchback
27/11/17

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.

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Mitsubishi Triton
Black
058WJB
Dual Cab
25/11/17

Kymco Motor cycles Bug vibe
Blue
491GH
Moped
26/11/17

Jayco outback Eagle
NIL
720QNH
Camper Trailer
26/11/17

BMW 3 Series E46
Green
DMR63R
Sedan
26/11/17

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.

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