Police are urging all motorists to spread the word about road safety during this year’s Road Safety Week, commencing on Monday August 21 and concluding Sunday August 25.
The Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit, in partnership with the Ipswich City Council, Department of Transport and Main Roads and Ipswich PCYC, will be promoting Join the Drive’s ‘speak up for road safety’ campaign, encouraging drivers to make a commitment.
The aim of Road Safety Week is to ‘speak up for road safety’ and raise awareness for all road users of the Fatal Five: speeding, drink and drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue and inattention/distraction.
Police urge the whole community to have their say around keeping safe on Queensland roads.
This year’s Ipswich Road Safety Week events will be held at numerous locations across the Ipswich Police District.
The main event will be the Ipswich Road Safety Expo at Ipswich Turf Club, 219 Brisbane Road Bundamba on Saturday August
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Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday July 25
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
Holden Commodore
Silver
083XHI
Sedan
24/07/17
Ford Fairmont
Purple/Mauve
182WIH
Sedan
25/07/17
Fiat Ducato
White
554WLN
Van
24/07/17
Toyota
White
CWD069 (NSW)
Minibus
24/07/17
Hans Trailers
Nil
DB5857
Domestic box trailer
24/07/17
Ford Falcon
Black
PSI19
Sedan
24/07/17
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
Police help Camira State School students walk to school safely
Thanks to the Ipswich City Council for providing all the schools in the Ipswich District with the Healthy Active School Travel program. Camira State School had their Adopt-a-Cops’ Constable Hyland and Constable Pratt walk with them to school, sharing in an important part of the day in getting fit and healthy.
Apart from their walk, the officers from Goodna showed the students the police vehicle and discussed their role as police in the Ipswich community.
The school was also visited by the RACQ helicopter, along with a very special presentation in how they save lives.
All the students from Camira State School were thrilled to have such ‘cool’ visits from the police and the RACQ helicopter.
Thank you Ipswich City Council for working with our local police across the Ipswich District to help keep kids fit, healthy and safe.
Stolen vehicle alert, Monday July 24
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
Holden Commodore
White
218RVS
Sedan
23/07/17
Holden Commodore
Blue
219XFD
Sedan
22/07/17
Mitsubishi
White
742VIK
Sedan
23/07/17
Hyundai Tucson
Grey
762LKI
Station Wagon
24/07/17
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
Charges: Unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Collingwood Park
A man has been charged with numerous offences after police were able to track down an alleged stolen ute at a Collingwood park location by using the vehicle’s tracking device.
The ute was allegedly stolen from a Corunna Street business in Albion on July 22, after a man broke into its tool box and found a spare key inside.
Officers were able to determine the ute had been driven to a Collins Street address in Collingwood attended to execute a search warrant around 11am yesterday.
When police arrived, the vehicle allegedly drove around a tyre deflation device that had been pre-deployed, with the vehicle driving through the front yard of a home.
It is further alleged that the ute continued to be driven dangerously towards Redbank, and following a short pursuit, police located it abandoned in Middle Park.
Patrolling crews located the alleged driver shortly after walking nearby, who still had the keys to the
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Collingwood Park
Police were able to use a stolen ute’s tracking device to help locate it in Ipswich this morning, after it was stolen from Brisbane overnight.
The ute was allegedly stolen from a Corunna Street business in Albion sometime after midnight, after a man broke into its tool box and found a spare key inside.
Officers were able to determine the ute had been driven to a Collins Street address in Collingwood attended to execute a search warrant around 11am.
When police arrived, the vehicle allegedly drove around a tyre deflation device (commonly known as stingers) that had been pre-deployed, with the vehicle driving through the front yard of a home on Collingwood Park Drive.
It is further alleged that the ute continued to be driven dangerously towards Redbank, and following a short pursuit, police located it abandoned in Middle Park.
Patrolling crews located the driver shortly after walking nearby, who still had the keys to
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Willowbank
A man has been charged after allegedly failing to stop for police on the Cunningham Highway last night.
It will be alleged around 9.30pm police attempted to intercept a vehicle travelling through Yamanto.
The car allegedly continued without stopping along the Cunningham Highway until officers successfully deployed a tyre deflation device at Purga around 9.35pm.
Police followed the vehicle at a low speed onto Coopers Road at Willowbank before it eventually came to a stop.
A 35-year-old Sadliers Crossing man has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of fail to stop motor vehicle and one count of driving a motor vehicle without a driver’s licence.
He is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on July 24.
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
Stolen vehicle alert, Friday July 21
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
Bobcat T190
White
Nil
Construction equipment
20/07/17
Honda Crf
Red
Nil
Motorcycle Trail Bike
19/07/17
Ford Territory
Blue
011RDA
Station Wagon
18/07/17
Freightliner F1 Series
White
065XBM
Tip Truck
20/07/17
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report
Mountain bike located, Silkstone
Booval Police have located a mountain bike in Silkstone. Police are seeking to identify the owner of the bike.
If you have any information regarding the owner, please phone Booval Police Station on 3437 2640 and quote police reference number QP1700333205.
Picture of mountain bike located in Silkstone
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.
Update: Rape charges, Brisbane
Detectives from the Brisbane Inner West Child Protection and Investigation Unit have laid additional charges following investigations into the alleged rape of women using a ride sharing service in the Brisbane and Ipswich areas.
Police will allege around 11.30pm on September 4, 2015, a teenage woman was raped while using the ride sharing service in Ipswich.
A 47-year-old man who was charged earlier this month as part of ongoing investigations has been charged with additional offences of one count each of rape and deprivation of liberty.
He will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 31.
Detectives believe there could be other victims and are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have been assaulted in similar circumstances to report the matter to police.