Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday November 7

Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Komatsu
Yellow
Nil
Excavator Track
6/11/17

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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Assault, Springfield Central

Police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with an investigation into the assault of a bus driver at Springfield Central on October 19.
At 5.10pm, a man (pictured) stepped onto a bus at and presented a scrunched up ticket that had expired at 7am that day.
The 68-year-old male driver informed the man he could not get on the bus without paying.
The man has then proceeded to spit in the driver’s face before exiting the bus.
The man is described as African in appearance with a proportionate build, dreadlocked hair, and was wearing an orange and black long-sleeved shirt.
If anyone saw the incident, or who has information about the man, they are encouraged to contact Police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Marburg Blue Light disco a huge success

Thanks to the parents and kids who made the Marburg Police Blue Light Disco a success.
In excess of 80 children attended, I’m led to believe all of them had a great night.
We managed to raise more than $500 for the Marburg State School P&C.
Once again thanks to MP Jim Madden for contributing to the event.
We’re looking forward to doing it all again next year.

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Police and Emergency Services Officer of the Year Awards 2017

Ipswich North Rotary proudly support and sponsor the Pride of Workmanship – Rotary, Police and Emergency Services Officer of the Year Awards.
These awards involve the public, whether it be through councils, community organisations or as individuals showing their support for the emergency services who keep our community, streets and homes safe. It is where we get behind our local police and emergency services personnel and let them know we care and appreciate what they do for us. The community, through Rotary, recognises the good work being done, day in and day out, by the men and women in emergency services. It is hoped that this will encourage the community to appreciate the duties and difficult situations faced by police officers and other emergency services.
The award recognises an outstanding officer who, in serving the community:

displays very high standards of professionalism; or
performs significant acts of courtesy, kindness, understanding or courage; or
handles complex and

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Thanks for visiting Dogs on Patrol Raceview

The Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit in partnership with Ipswich District Neighbourhood Watch and Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Committee have had another successful Dogs on Patrol Event today at Raceview.
Thank you also to those who also attended and had a display including Bestfriends West Ipswich, Crafts by Colleen (for dog apparel and crafts) and Angie’s Barista Koffee.
The next dogs on Patrol event will be held at Providence South Ripley on Sunday November 12 from 9 am to 11.30am.
For more information on personal safety strategies whilst walking your four legged friend and to receive your very own Dogs on Patrol dog tag call in next Sunday or contact the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit on 3817 1351 for more information.

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Ipswich station weekly wrap, Monday November 6

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 visit their website 24hrs a day.
Burglary offences
South Station Rd, Booval – On October 29 at approximately 4am, unknown offender/s have attended the address and smashed the glass front door to the business. Once inside the offender/s have removed $300 from the safe prior to leaving the address. Investigations are continuing.
Vehicle offences
Blackstone Rd, Eastern Heights – Between 12am on October 21 and 8am on October 28, unknown offender/s attended the address and removed the front number plate, Qld registration 838RKK, from the vehicle by unscrewing the screws. Investigations are continuing.
Outridge St, Ipswich – Between 11.30am and 11pm on October 29, unknown offender/s attended the address and removed the front and rear number plate, Qld registration 433TWT, from

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Stolen vehicle alert, Monday November 6

Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Subaru Impreza
Silver
264LJS
Sedan
5/11/17

Holden Commodore
Silver
090XHV
Sedan
4/11/17

 Mazda 121
White
428FCX
Hatchback
04/11/17

 Honda Accord
Black
818RRB
Sedan
04/11/17

Domestic Box Trailer

BT8052
Box Trailer
03/11/17

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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Stolen boat, Grandchester

 

Police are seeking information in relation to a stealing offence where a boat similar to the above was allegedly stolen from an address in Grandchester, near Ipswich recently.
The above boat is a Smartliner 11ft aluminium boat of unique design as it has an inflatable floor. Advice received is that there have only been 200 imported into Australia.
The stolen boat has checker-plate benchseats loosely fitted inside.
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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Street disturbance, Leichhardt

Four people have been charged following an incident in Leichhardt on November 1.
Around midday, Ipswich police responded to a number of calls in relation to a street disturbance between a number of persons on Avon Street.
On arrival, police located a number of people in the street involved in a physical altercation. Officers intervened, and the matter was resolved without issue.
A 36-year-old Oakey woman was charged with going armed so as to cause fear and is scheduled to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on November 22 .
A 27-year-old Leichhardt woman, 26-year-old Leichhardt woman, and a 28-year-old Leichhardt man were charged with one count each public nuisance. All three are scheduled to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on November 22 .
 
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

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Stolen vehicle alert, Friday November 3

Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Kawasaki El
Red
rL947
Motorcycled
01/11/17

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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