A 26-year-old man has been charged following an incident this afternoon where he allegedly stole a taxi from the Sunshine Coast and drove it to Toowoomba. It will be alleged the unoccupied taxi had been parked at a driver drop off point in Caloundra when it was stolen around 11am. Around 1pm the taxi’s GPS […]
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Police track stolen taxi from Sunshine Coast to Toowoomba
Police arrested a man this afternoon after he allegedly stole a taxi from the Sunshine Coast and drove it to Toowoomba. The unoccupied vehicle had been parked at a driver drop off point in Caloundra when it was stolen around 11am. At around 1pm, the taxi’s GPS tracker sent a signal indicating the vehicle was […]
What’s your pledge for Fatality Free Friday?
Sunshine Coast police and the community safety team from the Department of Transport and Main Roads met a diverse range of community members today at Bunnings, Maroochydore to spread Fatality Free Friday awareness. The aim of the day is to have NO fatalities on our roads, encouraging drivers to think about their choices and actions […]
Queensland Police Service Look to the Stars
Commissioner Ian Stewart officially launched an artwork for the Queensland Police Service called Look to the Stars at Police HQ today. On the eve of National Reconciliation Week the artwork was produced by Indigenous artist Jenna Lee from Gilimbaa who worked with a specialist reference group from the QPS to inform the artwork. Commissioner Stewart […]
Stolen vehicle hot list week ending May 25
Sunshine Coast Police are asking members of the public to assist in locating the stolen motor vehicles listed below. We would also like to remind everyone to ensure that their vehicles are left secured at all times and that valuables are removed. Valuables can include handbags, bags, laptops, tablets, keys, tools and mail. These simple […]
Mobile Police Facility visits Twin Waters
On Tuesday, May 22 Coolum Police set up the Sunshine Coast’s Mobile Police Facility (MPF) at Twin Waters Shopping Village. Police and volunteers spoke with residents about a range of issues from street parking, home security, recent break ins, bicycle helmets and number plate thefts. Police also patrolled local streets checking on issues and any […]
Runaway to Noosa Marathon this weekend
Noosa police are reminding motorists that alternate travel arrangements around Noosa Parade should be considered this Saturday due to the Runaway Noosa Marathon event. This on-road course which starts and finishes in the heart of Noosa township is classified as a “running social” offering a flat, fast and friendly multi-lap circuit. With pedestrian safety a […]
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle, Beerwah
Detectives have charged a man with a number of offences after police tracked a stolen car through Beerwah yesterday afternoon. Around 2pm police attended a residence on Choocin Hills Drive to speak to a man and woman in relation to an alleged stolen vehicle. Police will allege that on their arrival the pair attempted to […]
Big Pineapple Music Festival: No parking option this Saturday
On Saturday, May 26 the Sunshine Coast will host the Big Pineapple Music Festival. Police are reminding patrons that pedestrian safety issues have been addressed for this Saturday’s music festival by introducing a free Park & Ride bus system. Patrons who are not camping are advised that they must use a free bus shuttle to […]
Fatality Free Friday, Sunshine Coast
Fatality Free Friday is a nationwide program conducted each year to raise road safety awareness. Each year too many lives are lost on the roads due to speed, fatigue, drink and drug driving, distraction and a failure to wear seatbelts. The aim of Fatality Free Friday is to not have a single death on Australian […]