Homicide detectives investigating the murder of Dorothy Britton at Airlie Beach in 1996 have received new information about the case since their appeal in May. The body of the 48-year-old woman was found at 6.30pm on Thursday, 7 March 1996 in her house at Timberlands Road, Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach. Mrs Britton was last seen […]
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Officers visit local Sikh Temple
On Sunday, June 3, officers from across Brisbane Region had the opportunity to visit and engage with the Sikh Community at the Singh Sabha Brisbane (Sikh Temple), Taigum. The purpose of the visit was to help break down barriers between the service and the Sikh community. Senior Sergeant Kerry McKay said police were committed to […]
Prostitution charges, Hamilton
Detectives have commenced the enforcement phase of a protracted Prostitution Enforcement Task Force operation targeting non-compliant advertising for prostitution in south east Queensland. Operation Quebec Ravens began in August 2016 to detect and identify those involved in illegal prostitution and to disrupt their illegal activities and dismantle their illegal networks. Over the past two days, […]
Reminder to lock up your vehicles
Police continue to remind residents to be vigilant with the security of their vehicles as opportunistic thieves are targeting cars left unlocked, parked in driveways, secured car parks, carports and on the road. In many cases, victims have left valuable items in the car. In the past week alone, offenders have managed to walk away with cash, […]
Update: Armed robbery, Clayfield
Detectives have charged a woman following investigations into the armed robbery of a convenience store in Clayfield on June 3. It will be alleged at 6am, a woman wearing a blonde wig and armed with a knife confronted the female store attendant of the Sandgate Road business before demanding cash from the till. It will […]
How to secure your business, Stafford
Stafford Police would like to encourage local businesses to take some simple steps to help secure their businesses from break and enters. What can you do? Ensure clear visibility inside and outside your business by using good lighting and keeping it clutter free Keep trees and shrubs trimmed to help reduce concealment opportunities and increase […]
Update- Man charged over the alleged murder of Sam Price-Purcell
Following a protracted investigation, detectives investigating the alleged murder of Sam Price-Purcell have today charged a 36-year-old Leyburn man with murder. Mr Price-Purcell was last seen in the Mitchelton area on Friday, February 16, 2015. Police believe he travelled to Toowoomba, but was never seen again. Police have conducted several enquiries during their investigations, including […]
Armed robbery, Clayfield
Detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store at Clayfield this morning. Around 6am a woman wearing a blonde wig and armed with a knife confronted the female store attendant of the Sandgate Road business before demanding cash from the till. The employee complied and the woman fled the store with a sum […]
Charges for school threat, North Lakes
Detectives have today charged a teenage boy following threats made to a North Lakes School. It will be alleged the boy made threats to the school and students in an online forum on Monday. The teenage boy has been charged with one count each of use carriage service to make a threat to cause serious […]
Charges for school threat, North Lakes
Detectives have today charged a teenage boy following threats made to a North Lakes School. It will be alleged the boy made threats to the school and students in an online forum on Monday. The teenage boy has been charged with one count each of use carriage service to make a threat to cause serious […]