The Crime Prevention team was again on foot in the Kawana Waters today, speaking to members of the public about household and personal safety. Officers took the time to illustrate simple but effective tips to safe guard your home, which was well received by home owners. Residents were educated on crime trends, and learnt that […]
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Just Let It Go, Stop The Violence
In 2016, Maroochydore Police introduced an innovative and interactive educational awareness programs in a bid to address alcohol fuelled violence. The program ‘Pub Safe’ brought together the QPS, local government, licensees and Safe Night Precincts in a partnership aimed at delivering a comprehensive management plan to increase public awareness of alcohol fuelled violence and its […]
Police visit local shopping centre, Nambour
On Thursday, August 2, officers received a warm welcome at Nambour Plaza, where officers took the time to meet locals and talk about issues in the community. Also in attendance was the PCYC, who provided information on the gym classes they offer: Activities for youth; Fitness classes for females; Martial arts for fitness and self-defence. […]
Beware of internet scammers, Sunshine Coast
Following recent complaints Coolum police are warning members of the public to hang up the phone if they receive a call claiming there is a problem with their internet connection or computer. Coolum residents have reported scammers calling and raising a false alarms that they are at risk of their internet being disconnected immediately. The […]
Stolen Vehicle Hot List week ending 3rd August
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 Police Link 131 444– do not try to intercept the vehicle. We would also like to remind everyone to ensure that their vehicles are left secured […]
Putting an end to Domestic and Family Violence
On no occasion should anyone underestimate the scale of the challenge that we face as we work to end domestic and family violence. Equally, we should not doubt our community’s capacity to overcome encounters of this kind. We all have a role to play in ending domestic and family violence in our communities. Too often […]
Appeal for witnesses – assault investigation, Currimundi
Police investigating the alleged assault of a man at Currimundi yesterday are appealing for witnesses. It will be alleged a 24-year-old Birtinya man had been socialising at a residence in Bellara Drive when he was allegedly assaulted sometime between 1.20am and 2.10am on Tuesday, July 31. The 24-year-old fled the residence and was then followed […]
Lock it or Lose it, it’s in your hands
A Lock it or Lose it patrol was conducted within Chancellor Park and Sippy Downs car parks today. Sadly four vehicles were unlocked, and six vehicles had valuables on the front seat. The vehicles that were left unlocked were a distance from the entrance to the shopping centre and if entered or stolen the chances […]
Keeping your car safe, Maleny
Maleny Police would like to urge members of the community to be vigilant when it comes to securing their cars. Unfortunately their have been four unlawful use of a motor vehicles reported in the past month.A common factor in those cases were that the vehicles were left unlocked with keys left in the vehicle. Police […]
Volunteers in Policing educate retirement villages
Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) are a valuable asset to crime prevention. Through education they; support and help police officers reduce crime and enhance community safety Our ViPs attended a retirement village at Peregian Beach and presented a very well delivered information seminar on identity crime. The ViPs demonstrated how to recognise identity theft and gave […]