Member for Ipswich, Mr Jim Madden MP and Assistant Commissioner Shane Chelepy congratulated 24 women on their participation in the Connected Women program at a graduation ceremony held at the Queensland Police and Emergency Services Academy Recreation Club in Oxley this morning.
Connected Women is a joint venture between the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the Islamic Women’s Association of Australia (IWAA). It is a free, vibrant, women-led program designed especially for newly arrived young refugee Muslim women aged between 15 and 30.
Police mentors with Connected Women program participants
Developed and implemented in the South Brisbane District, the program aims to empower participants to feel and be safer in their community.
Community Contact Command Assistant Commissioner Chelepy said the program encouraged social unity and mutual understanding between police and the young women who participate.
“The program is designed to instil trust and confidence in police to increase reporting; to reduce incidences of racial vilification
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Appeal for assistance to identify unknown boy, Brassall
Police are seeking public assistance to help identify a boy who was injured in a serious traffic crash at Brassall this morning.
Officers were called to Atlantic Drive at 11.15am after a vehicle and scooter collided.
The male rider of the scooter, believed to be approximately 15, was taken to the Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital with life threatening injuries.
Police have conducted extensive investigations but they have been unable to identify the boy at this stage.
He is described as being Caucasian, believed to be around 15 years old, approximately 155cm tall and with short brown curly hair.
Anyone who may have information which may assist police are being urged to contact them.
A photo of the boy’s scooter (pictured below) has been released by police to assist in identifying the boy.
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
Stolen vehicle alert, Wednesday September 20
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Mazda 3
Red
804VAB
Hatchback
19/09/17
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 333 000
Wounding, Redbank Plains
Police have charged a 66-year-old man after a man was allegedly stabbed he allegedly during a dispute in Redbank Plains this morning.
It will be alleged the pair were involved in a verbal altercation in the front yard of a Kate Court residence around 8.30am.
It will be further alleged during the incident, a 62-year-old man was slashed with a knife, causing a large wound.
The 62-year-old victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 66-year-old man was arrested and charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
He is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court tomorrow.
The two men were known to each other.
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 September 19
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Honda Drf450
Red
Motorcycle
18/09/17
Ford Falcon
Blue
467RFG
Sedan
17/09/2017
Kawasaki Kx80
Green
Motorcycle
18/09/2017
Mitsubishi Outlander
Silver
426KCH
Station Wagon
18/09/2017
Toyota Camry
Silver
351SDI
Sedan
15/09/2017
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,
Ipswich Station weekly wrap, September 18
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 1800 333 000 or their website 24hrs a day.
Assaults
Queens Park, Ipswich
On September 13 at approximately 5.30pm, the offender had an argument with the victim and when the victim walked away the offender followed her and punched her once in the side of the face striking her above the left eye. The offender was then restrained by other persons present and the victim left the scene. An 18-year-old Booval female is scheduled to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court in October 4 in relation to the matter.
Burglary offences
Brisbane St, West Ipswich
Between 12pm on September 12 and 5.15pm on September 13, unknown offender/s have attended the address and gained entry to the house by damaging the door lock. Offender/s have left various
Stolen vehicle alert, Monday September 18
Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Toyota Camry
Silver
351SDI
Sedan
15/09/17
Ford Falcon
Blue
467RFG
Sedan
17/09/2017
Harley Davidson
Black
65FTW
Motorcycle
6/11/2017
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
High tea and symposium- pamper with a purpose
The Ipswich District Pamper with a Purpose Committee is again facilitating the Annual High Tea and Symposium on Wednesday November 1.
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.
Pamper with a Purpose Committee members, Sergeant Nadine Webster and Fiona Richardson-Clarke who is a advanced clinician/social worker at West Moreton Hospital and Health Services.
This year’s event will have a number of guest speakers including:
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.
Doors open at 9am and the Symposium will commence at 9.30am at the North Ipswich Reserve, 43 The Terrace, North Ipswich.
A raffle will be available for participation on the day with
Update: Serious traffic crash, Springfield
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious traffic crash in Springfield to come forward.
A man stopped his ute on the Centenary Highway around 4pm yesterday and as he got out and walked alongside it, he was struck by another ute travelling on the highway.
He was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition with serious leg injuries, fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
The highway was closed for a number of hours but re-opened around 6.15pm.
Anyone who may have witnessed or has dashcam vision of the crash is urged to contact Policelink.
Police would particularly like to get in contact with a truck driver who stopped to assist.
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,
Update: Appeal for assistance to identify unknown man, Main Beach
Police have released images in their appeal for public information to help identify a man who was located deceased at Main Beach on Wednesday.
Around 8.20pm officers were called to Main Beach after a man was found unconscious at the beach.
He was declared deceased a short time later and his death is not being considered as suspicious.
Police have conducted extensive investigations but they have been unable to identify the man at this stage.
He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, believed to be around 60-70 years old and of a slim build.
He was found wearing blue shorts, Dunlop Volley running shoes and was wearing a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) bracelet and a watch with a brown leather strap (pictured).