Over the festive season there is often an increase in shop stealing offences. Frequently stolen items include clothing, mobile phones, jewellery, electronic goods, cash and food. There are some general signs that might alert staff to a potential shop lifter: Wearing bulky, heavy clothing during warm weather or walking with short/unnatural steps. They may seem […]
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Central Region’s Adopt-a-Cop winner
The Adopt-a-Cop program was implemented in 1985 to build positive relationships between police and members of the school community through the voluntary appointment of Adopt-a-Cops to schools. The program is a fundamental part of policing where the program mirrors a greater emphasis on police partnerships within the community. Presently there are over 950 Adopt-a-Cops promoting […]
Police target drug supply in lead up to end of year celebrations
Queensland Police have seized more than $100,000 in drugs destined for Gold Coast drug syndicates and made more than 30 arrests as end of year celebrations ramp up across the state. As part of Operation Quebec Persia, police arrested 31 people on 119 charges for their alleged involvement in the supply and trafficking of methylamphetamine, […]
Quick thinking Sunshine Coast cop delivers baby on Bruce Highway
A remarkable early morning emergency saw Queensland police officer Senior Constable Christine Fox help deliver a baby girl on the side of the Bruce Highway at Tanawha last week. This morning Senior Constable Fox was reunited with newborn baby Ayla as well as the two Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics who attended the scene to assist […]
Quick thinking Sunshine Coast cop delivers baby on Bruce Highway
A remarkable early morning emergency saw Queensland police officer Senior Constable Christine Fox help deliver a baby girl on the side of the Bruce Highway at Tanawha last week. This morning Senior Constable Fox was reunited with newborn baby Ayla as well as the two Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics who attended the scene to assist […]
Police arrest woman over strawberry contamination
The Queensland Police Service has arrested a 50-year-old woman following a complex investigation into the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland in September. After the discovery of punnets of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities notified the public of the safety risk on September 12. The QPS coordinated a national investigative response with multiple government, […]
Police arrest woman over strawberry contamination
The Queensland Police Service has arrested a 50-year-old woman following a complex investigation into the alleged contamination of strawberries in Queensland in September. After the discovery of punnets of strawberries contaminated with needles, Queensland authorities notified the public of the safety risk on September 12. The QPS coordinated a national investigative response with multiple government, […]
Fatal traffic crash, Noosa
A man has died following a traffic crash that occurred in Noosa last night. Officers were called to Eumundi-Noosa Road shortly after 11pm following reports that a man had been struck by a four-wheel drive. Emergency services commenced CPR, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured as a […]
Fatal traffic crash, Noosa
A man has died following a traffic crash that occurred in Noosa last night. Officers were called to Eumundi-Noosa Road shortly after 11pm following reports that a man had been struck by a four-wheel drive. Emergency services commenced CPR, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was injured as a […]
Stolen vehicle hot list for week ending November 9
Sunshine Coast Police are asking members of the public to assist in locating the stolen motor vehicles listed below. If a vehicle on the list is sighted please call Policelink on 131 444 – do not try to intercept the vehicle. We would also like to remind everyone to ensure that their vehicles are left secured […]