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Police continue to promote road safety across the Ipswich Police District, with a message each day focusing on one of the Fatal Five; Wednesday was Seatbealts, Child restraints and Distractions.

On too many occasions emergency services have been confronted at a trauma incident with the consequences of drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts as well as the affects of using a mobile phone or being distracted during driving.
Wearing a seatbelt significantly improves your chances of surviving a crash.
While wearing a seatbelt or restraint does not prevent a crash, it certainly can affect the outcome for individuals if they were involved in a traffic incident.
Wearing a properly adjusted restraint reduces the risk of fatal or serious injury by 50%.
To ensure that you have chosen correct child restraints for your loved ones, the guidelines can be located by clicking here.
For 2017 (April statistics) 20% of fatalities were of unrestrained vehicle occupants (data from DTMR

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Police have located a black Avanti mountain bike (pictured) at the Ipswich Train Station and wish to reunite it with its rightful owner.
If this bike is yours, contact police and quote reference number QP1701023046.
Proof of ownership will be required to claim this item.
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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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.
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. 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.

Vehicle Type
Colour       
Vehicle Registration     
Vehicle Description       
Date Reported   

Ford Falcon
Silver
291WLH
Sedan
24/8/17

Nissan Patrol
Grey
369SNX
Station Wagon
25/8/17

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,

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Lowood Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old Lowood man with four counts of wilful damage by graffiti and one count of stealing following a series of offences committed in Lowood last week.
The man is expected to face Ipswich Magistrates Court on September 19 to answer those charges.
Two boys, aged 16 and 14, will be dealt with under the provisions of The Youth Justice Act.
Investigations will be ongoing.
An example of some of the graffiti.
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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These officers come from different stations, units and commands from around the state. They are mothers, fathers, partners, daughters, sons, brothers, sisters, colleagues and friends. They are police officers. They are LGBTI. They are proud.
Together they are part of the statewide QPS LGBTI Liaison Program, providing a professional, non-discriminatory, accessible policing service to members of the LGBTI communities.
Each of them have had their struggles. Each of them are now happy, something they once only ever dreamed about.
Today is Wear It Purple Day. Today is about making sure rainbow people feel safe. Today is about instilling pride within them.
These officers each have messages of advice and encouragement for the LGBTI community.
Listen to their stories and reach out if you need help.
It gets better.
https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net/uploads/2017/08/24/1639_QPS_It_Gets_Better_24082017.mp4 Download Video
For more information about the LGBTI Liaison Program visit here. 
Help and support is also available at Headspace.

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Police are seeking assistance from the public after a man was assaulted in Bundamba overnight.
Initial investigations suggest that at 6.50pm, a man was inside a residence on Bould Court in Bundamba when he answered a knock at the front door.
When the man answered the door and stepped outside, it is believed that up to five men armed with baseball bats and lengths of wood assauted the man.
The group then fled the scene and were last seen getting into a number of vehicles and were last seen driving towards Naomi Street.
Police believe there may have been up to 13 people involved in the offence.
The man was transported to the Ipswich General Hospital for treatment of bruising and lacerations to his head and body.
His injures are not believed to be life-threatening.
Poice are appealing to anyone that was in the area at the time or has any information which may assist to contact

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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.
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. 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.

Vehicle Type
Colour       
Vehicle Registration     
Vehicle Description       
Date Reported   

Subaru Vortex
Silver
Nil
Coupe
23/08/17

 Bobcat Clark s70
White
Nil
Earth Mover
23/08/17

 
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

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Bundamba State School were inundated by visitors from Ipswich City Council, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Ipswich District Crime Prevention and Road Policing Unit Queensland Police Service supported by local councillor for Divison 4 Cr Kylie Stoneman.

The children had completed their walk to school as apart of Road Safety Week’s ‘sharing the road’ and the Healthy Active School Travel (HAST) program by Ipswich City Council, which promotes road safety and making healthy and safe choices.
The children were spoken to by police about road safety and provided with many resources reminding them to keep safe whilst walking/riding along to school.

Constable Olsen was mobbed by the excited crowd as they all wanted to ask question’s around his role as a Traffic Police officer and the the motor bike he rides.
Principal Brett Williams was extremely proud of his students for participating in the program and their involvement with this mornings presentation with police

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The Ipswich District Crime Prevention unit is promoting both Seniors and Road Safety this week, whilst they attend many community events across the Ipswich District.
One such event was the Create Connect Expo at the North Ipswich Reserve, a joint venture between Ipswich City Council and U3A and West Moreton.
Ipswich Crime Prevention provided both Senior Week and Queensland Road Safety Week information to the Ipswich community focusing on drink and drug driving.

Though a few questions were focused on merging and how best to go through a round-a-bout, the most popular was, ‘when is it best to hand in ‘my’ licence?’
If you are over 75-years-old you must hold a current medical certificate, the certificate lasts for one year.  You must carry the certificate whilst driving at all times.
How age affects your driving:

Vision
Movement
Processing information

For medical conditions you must report any long term or permanent medial conditions which are likely to affect your driving.
If

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On Friday August 18, the annual Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Race Day was held at the Ipswich Turf Club, Bundamba.
With around 150 attending the day, it was was a another great success.
Thank you also to the race sponsors and supporters on the day.  Special thanks to Providence, Riverlink, Jon Kent Lawyers and Ipswich City Council.
Charmain and Kay
Brittany and Karyn

Chelsey and Steve

Ladies during the Fashions on the field, proudly sponsored by Riverlink.
On behalf of the Ipswich Volunteer Crime Stoppers Committee, a big thank you to all of the assistance and support received on the day.
Congratulations again to Mrs Kirkmann who won first prize in the raffle which was a BBQ donated by Bunnings West Ipswich.
Crime Stoppers is making a huge difference in our community. For the month of July, as a result of information received through Crime Stoppers, $5,485 worth of proceeds of crime was confiscated, $44,170 worth of drugs seized

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