Police have charged two people following an alleged extortion at Ipswich yesterday.
It will be alleged a bag containing personal items of sentimental value from a deceased family member, was stolen from a house in Brassall sometime during the day of September 5.
Yesterday the 40-year-old female victim of the break in was contacted via social media from an unknown person allegedly demanding money in exchange for the bag and personal items.
She subsequently contacted police and around 1.10pm police arrested two people in the Ipswich CBD.
A 31-year-old Sadlers Crossing woman and a 30-year-old Eastern Heights have both been charged with extortion with intent to gain benefit with threat of detriment and receiving tainted property.
They are both expected to appear at the Ipswich Magistrates Court on November 21
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Stolen vehicle alert, Wednesday October 25
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Dodge Journey
Orange
614DYS
Station Wagon
24/10/17
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 my car 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.
Serious traffic crash, Munbilla
Police are investigating following a head-on collision between two vehicles at Kents Lagoon near Munbilla last night.
Initial information suggests the cars were travelling in opposite directions along Munbilla Road around 8pm when the crash occurred.
The passengers of the two vehicles, a 27-year-old woman and a 25-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and were airlifted from the scene by helicopter and transported to hospital.
The two drivers, a 22-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman, were also seriously injured and transported to Ipswich Hospital.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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, Tuesday October 24
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Ford Falcon
White
129KRR
Van
23/10/17
Nissan Dualis
Black
337MSI
Hatchback
24/10/17
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 my car keys?”
If you can, secure your car in a garage or park your vehicle inside of your yard rather than on the street. This will also assist in the prevention of number plates being stolen.
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
Ipswich station weekly wrap, Monday October 23
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 or Crime Stoppers on 18000 333 000 or their website 24hrs a day.
Wounding
A 23-year-old man sustained a stab wound to the chest following an incident at a hotel on Brisbane Street, West Ipswich on October 20.
At approximately 8pm, the 23-year-old was sitting on a chair inside one of the hotel rooms with a group of people when he was stabbed in the chest by a man who then fled the scene in his vehicle.
The knife has caused a puncture wound in the left side of the victim’s chest. He was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
Investigations are continuing.
Burglary offences
Brisbane Street, West Ipswich
Between 12am and 7.30am on October 15, unknown offenders have entered a room where someone was sleeping and allegedly taken vehicle keys. The offenders
Stolen vehicle alert, Monday October 23
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Toyota Aurion
Silver
414WCE
Sedan
20/10/17
Toyota Hilux
White
493WJE
Utility
21/10/17
Hyundai Getz
Red
544XIZ
Hatchback
20/10/17
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 my car keys?”
If you can, secure your car in a garage or park your vehicle inside of your yard rather than on the street. This will also assist in the prevention of number plates being stolen.
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
Join us for Pamper with a Purpose on November 1- Cancelled
The Ipswich District Pamper with a Purpose Committee has unfortunately had to cancel this years annual High Tea and Symposium on Wednesday, November 1 at the North Ipswich Reserve.
The committee consists or representatives from the Queensland Police Service, True Relationships, DVAC Domestic Violence Action Centre, Queensland Health, West Moreton Hospital and Health Service, supported by Ipswich City Council and Crime Stoppers Queensland.
The guest speakers that had been planned included the following:
Sarah O’Reagan from Evolve Therapeutic Services;
Dr Gary Foster from Living Well;
Representatives from Queensland Aids Council;
Representatives from Victims Assist Queensland;
Representatives from QPS Ipswich District Vulnerable Persons Unit; and
Representatives fromDVAC – Domestic Violence Action Centre.
If you had already registered and paid for your attendance you will be contacted shortly and provided with a full refund.
On behalf of the Committee we hope to be able to facilitate a bigger and better event for you next year and look forward to your attendance at
Bring along your four legged friend to Dogs on Patrol
Barclay and myself
The Ipswich District Dogs on Patrol initiative has become a community favourite with not just our two legged friends but our four legged friends as well.
The Dogs on Patrol initiative commenced in the North Brisbane District and was successfully implemented at a number of locations across the Ipswich Police District last year. First to implement was Providence and South Ripley, then Redbank Plains and the Million Paws Walk.
Dogs on Patrol is a crime prevention initiative that provides strategies to members of the community who are out and about walking their dogs. The idea behind the initiative is for people to assist police by reporting crime and or providing a good description of suspicious persons or activities whilst they are out and about on their daily walk.
You’re invited to two upcoming events near you:
Dogs on Patrol Raceview
Date: Sunday, November 5
Time: 9am to midday
Where: David W Coultas Off Leash Dog Park
Stolen vehicle alert, Friday October 20
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Ford Falcon
White
153XIR
Sedan
19/10/17
Homemade
458QJC
Box Trailer
19/10/17
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 my car keys?”
If you can, secure your car in a garage or park your vehicle inside of your yard rather than on the street. This will also assist in the prevention of number plates being stolen.
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
Thefts from motor vehicles, Springfield
Thieves continue to target vehicles with ongoing thefts occurring across the Springfield police division.
In particular, the theft of number plates and the theft of tools from work utilities with lockable storage areas are being targeted.
As opposed to occurring on work-site during daytime hours, the current spate of offences are occurring overnight when vehicles are parked on the street or in driveways.
As our investigations continue, please make sure you lock and secure your vehicles at all times, as often these crimes are opportunistic.
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.