Police are advising all Ipswich residents of a spate of wilful damage to cars.
Rocks are being thrown threw windows of parked vehicles both on the streets and in driveways. Most of the offences are occurring at night or early morning.
Police advise residents to move their vehicle/s to a secured location, preferably a garage, to protect their vehicle/s.
If you are unable to do this it is recommended you implement crime prevention through environmental design. Ways of doing this include incorporating sensor lighting or cameras where your property is located.
If you have had your vehicle damaged please call Policelink on 131 444.
If you see any suspicious people or vehicles please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you see a crime happening now call Triple Zero (000).
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
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Ipswich Boys Grammar learn road rules on the school holidays
As a part of their vacation care, Ipswich Boys Grammar are learning all about trains, planes and automobiles in every sense of the word.
If they aren’t building them, creating their own or learning about them they are being visited by the those that work with them.
Today their vacation care was turned into a road, where they could bring in their bikes, scooters, and go-karts, to learn all about road, bike and bus safety, road signs, seat belts, and road rules.
Today they were visited by the Ipswich Road Policing and Ipswich Crime Prevention.
The children enjoyed being up close and personal with the police. They were enthusiastic and asked many questions about the role of police, their cars and bikes and what they need to do to keep road safe.
Stolen Vehicle Alert – 28 June
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
Honda
Red
Off-Road Motorcycle
26/06/17
Mcculloch
Black
Ride on Mower
27/06/17
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Beige
238XDF
Station Wagon
26/06/17
Chrysler
Black
058MSZ
Hatchback
26/06/17
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
Stolen Vehicle Alert – 27 June
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
Honda
Red
Off-Road Motorcycle
26/06/17
Honda Accord
Gold
665WMX
Sedan
25/06/17
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Beige
238XDF
Station Wagon
24/06/17
Chrysler
Black
058MSZ
Hatchback
26/06/17
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
Robbery with violence charges, Leichhardt
Ipswich police have charged two men following an alleged attempted armed robbery at Leichhardt this evening which left a man seriously injured.
It will be alleged around 6.20pm one of the men entered a takeaway food business on Toongarra Road armed with a knife and demanded money from staff whilst the second man remained outside.
A physical altercation has then allegedly occurred between a 25-year-old male staff member and the man, resulting in the staff member being stabbed in the arm.
The two men fled the premises while witnesses called for assistance.
The 25-year-old victim was transported to Ipswich General Hospital with a serious arm injury.
Police located two men at a nearby address in Leichhardt a short time later and took them into custody without further incident.
A 30-year-old Goodna man has been charged with attempted armed robbery and acts intended to maim and is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 29.
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Ipswich Station weekly wrap, June 27
Assaults
Omar St, Ipswich: On June 22 between 8am and 9am, the victim was dropping her child off at school when the suspect has allegedly called out to the child. The victim told the offender to stop being immature. The suspect then allegedly approached the victim and pushed the victim with her chest multiple times before leaving with the child.
Investigations are continuing.
Burglary offences
Blackstone Rd, Silkston: Between 10pm on June 17 and 7.30am on June 18, the offender has attended the business and gained entry via unknown means. Once inside the offender has located two iPads and damaged the till, gaining entry and removing a small sum of money. The offender has then left in an unknown direction.
A 31-year-old Dunwich woman is scheduled to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on July 13 in relation to the matter.
Samford Rd, Leichhardt: On June 19 at approximately 8am, two juvenile offenders have allegedly attempted to gain entry to
Located jewellery, Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
The below necklace was found yesterday, Sunday June 25, in the southern car park of a shopping centre located adjacent to Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central.
It is available for viewing at Springfield Police Station. Please reference QP1701102016.
Stolen vehicle alert, Monday June 26
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
Blue
870TMU
Station Wagon
23/06/17
Honda Accord
Gold
665WMX
Sedan
25/06/17
Mitsubishi Triton
Brown
199SZX
Dual Cab
24/06/17
Ducati H7
Red
812MH
Motorcycle
23/06/17
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
Serious assault police charge, Redbank Plains
Police have charged a man following an incident at Redbank Plains early this morning.
Around 12.30am police officers conducted a welfare check on a man they located on Redbank Plains Road.
It will be alleged that as police approached, the man became aggressive towards them.
The 20-year-old man was arrested and it is further alleged that as police attempted to restrain him, he spat in the face of one the officers.
The male Senior Constable was provided first aid at the scene and will undergo disease testing.
Once transferred to the police vehicle the man allegedly continued to spit whilst inside.
A 20-year-old Augustine Heights man has been charged with one count each of serious assault police, obstruct police, wilful damage and public nuisance and is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 26.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per
Death investigation, Coalfalls
Detectives from the Ipswich Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are looking into circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at Coalfalls yesterday afternoon.
Just before 4pm, police were advised that a woman, aged in her 30s, had been located deceased in a home at Macrae Street.
A crime scene has been established and an Investigation Centre set up at the Yamanto Police Station as part of Operation Papa Paddock.
Police are working to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
There is no more information available at this time.
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.