This week is Privacy Awareness Week with the theme ‘value personal data – it’s worth protecting,’ reminding us that as personal information increasingly impacts our society, the need to protect it will continue to grow. The Queensland Police Service is committed to protecting the privacy of members of the community, which includes meeting the challenge […]
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Update: Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Sunshine Coast
A man has been charged following an alleged dangerous driving incident on the Sunshine Coast earlier today. Just after 10:30am emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle fire on Mossy Bank Road in Eudlo. Around 11:00am police observed a vehicle allegedly linked to the fire travelling throughout Beerwah and being driven dangerously. Officers tracked […]
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Sunshine Coast
Detectives have arrested a man after an alleged evade police and dangerous driving incident on the Sunshine Coast this morning. Just after 10:30am, emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle fire on Mossy Bank Road in Eudlo. Around 11:00am, police observed a vehicle allegedly linked to the fire travelling throughout Beerwah and being driven […]
Nambour residents still complacent during crime spate
As Sunshine Coast police ramp up their response to the recent spate of property crime in the Nambour area, residents continue to ignore the oft repeated slogan, “Lock it or Lose it”. Police observed this car to be open and unsupervised for over five minutes outside a residence. With over 600 Crime Alert flyers delivered […]
Rotary Sunshine Coast Police Officer of the Year
This year, Sunshine Coast Central Rotary hosted the inaugural 2018 Police Officer of the Year award. An awards event was held on Wednesday evening with all nominees attending, along with other police officers including Commissioner Stewart and Assistant Commissioner Dawson, community leaders including local Members of Parliament and Councillors, and Rotary members. This is a true […]
Stolen vehicle hot list, May 11
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 ‘000’ – do not try to intercept the vehicle. We would also like to remind everyone to ensure that their vehicles are left secured at all […]
Community networking breakfast in Cotton Tree
The Salvation Army and the Queensland Police Service hosted a networking breakfast this morning in Cotton Tree Park. The aim of the breakfast is for individuals, community agencies, service providers, Non Government organisations and Government departments to come together and share information, knowledge and resources to develop solutions to community issues. It was great to see […]
Fraud awareness campaign launched at Sunshine Coast University Hospital
A strong partnership is being forged between the Sunshine Coast University Hospital Protective Services team and Sunshine Coast Crime Prevention Unit as both organisations endeavour to provide the safest possible hospital precinct. Speaking from the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Spotless Security Coordinator Mr Phil Townsend expressed his excitement about the possibilities and benefits as a […]
Crime alert for Nambour residents
Police are urging Nambour residents to be more security conscious following a recent spate of break and enter, unlawful use of motor vehicles and steal from motor vehicle offences in the area. A number of these break and enters were sneak offences – where offenders have entered homes through unlocked doors and windows. In some […]
Stolen vehicle hot list, May 4
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 ‘000’ – do not try to intercept the vehicle. We would also like to remind everyone to ensure that their vehicles are left secured at all […]