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A man has been charged with 89 offences following investigations into a number of incidents that have occurred in the Ipswich District recently.
Between June and September 2017, a large number of complaints have been reported to police around the Ipswich area of someone throwing rocks or other objects through windows of vehicles that have been parked in driveways or on the street.
On September 3, it will be alleged that a man walking on Marsden parade in Ipswich when a rock was thrown from a vehicle and it struck him in the knee.
He was treated for non-life-threatening injures.
Detectives are continuing to contact the victims involved and advise them of the outcome of the investigation.
A 22-year-old Ipswich man has been charged with 88 counts of wilful damage and one count of assault occasioning bodily harm and is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on October 13.
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Karana Downs Police visited the Mount Crosby Playgroup this morning at the Mount Crosby Community Hall.
The children aged from zero to five years were given an Introduction to Police talk. The talk included how to recognise a police officer not only by uniform or police car but by official police identification of badge and ID card.
Acting Sergeant Reis reading a story book to the children
The children were spoken to about keeping themselves safe including recognising signs when they feel unsafe and developing a ‘Safety Network’ of trusted adults they can speak to.
The issue of social media and community groups was discussed with the parents and caregivers. Recently local community group social media pages have had posts concerning suspicious people and vehicles in the Karana Downs division.
They were reminded to report any suspicious behaviour immediately to Policelink on 131 444. As informative as community pages are, the information is often not

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On Friday night the Ipswich Community came together at a black tie gala event at the Ipswich Turf Club Bundamba to raise awareness and highlight the importance of child protection and child safety in our community whilst at the same time recognising the efforts, programs, services and achievements that individuals and organisations have accomplished over the last 12 months.
The event was facilitated by the Ipswich Region Child Protection Week Committee which comprises of members from Queensland Police Service, ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service, Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, Somerset Regional Council and Ipswich City Council to promote the Safety and well being of children.  The event received funding support from Mission Australia Communities for Children Inala to Ipswich.
The Child Protection Gala Dinner and Awards evening was made even more significant this year being facilitated on White Ballooon Day, which is Australia’s Child Sexual Assault Awareness campaign.
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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Toyota Camry
Blue
219XJO
Sedan
15/09/17

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

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Karana Downs Police attended West Moreton Anglican College last Friday and provided a presentation to Year 12 students.
The aim of the presentation was to empower the students with information about alcohol, drugs and the law. Discussions were had around their responsibilities as young adults within the community and the consequences of committing criminal offences.
Police reinforced the message that we all have the right to feel safe, all the time. Information was provided around the students identifying options, making decisions and taking steps to enable them to feel as safe as possible in any situation. That it’s O.K. to say no.
Students were encouraged to have conversations with their parents and caregivers around the supply alcohol to minors and reinforcing that young adults should not be drinking alcohol until they have reached the age of 18.
Department head of senior school, Mrs Ebbrell stated the feedback from the students on the police visit

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Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred this afternoon in Springfield.
Initial investigations suggest that a man stopped his ute on the Centenary Highway just before 4pm and as he walked down the side of his vehicle, he was struck by another ute that was travelling on the highway.
The man was taken to the Princess Alexandra hospital with serious leg injuries.
The highway was closed for a number of hours but has since been re-opened.
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.

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The Ipswich District Dogs on Patrol initiative has become an annual event at Providence, South Ripley.
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 starting with Providence, South Ripley, then Redbank Plains and at the Million Paws Walk.
The Dogs on Patrol project has proven to be so well received in the community that Providence are making it an annual event with the next Dogs on Patrol at Providence being conducted in October. Details for the event are:

Date: Sunday 15th October
Time: 9am to 11.30am
Where: Harmony Crescent, Providence, South Ripley

Dogs on Patrol is a crime prevention initiative that provides strategies to members of the community who are out and about walking their dogs for staying safe whilst at the same time assisting police by reporting crime and or providing a good description of suspicious

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Ipswich detectives have charged a 15-year-old boy after sentimental jewellery was stolen from a home at Ebenezer on Monday.
Following investigations by the Ipswich District Property Team, the rings which were going to be exchanged at the victims’ upcoming wedding have today been recovered.
A 15-year-old North Ipswich boy has been charged with one count each of burglary, receiving tainted property and possessing tainted property.
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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An exceptionally honest citizen has handed in a sum of money to Booval Police after they located it near the Booval Fair Shopping Centre. The sum of money is between $300 and $500. Police would like to return this money to the rightful owner.
If you have any information regarding the owner of the property, please phone Booval Police Station on 3437 2640 and quote reference QP1701524335.

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Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Ford Focus
Silver
615KTO
Sedan
12/09/17

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

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