Coolum Police have had a busy week curtailing several offences, apprehending alleged offenders and attending Sunshine Coast Airport and the Marcoola Central Business Districts. There we attended with Surf Life Saving and spoke with residents and visitors and offered a range of information on everything from Home Security and who to call in a variety […]
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Party Safe these Christmas holidays
Maroochydore police would like to remind the community this festive season to Party Safe. Drink spiking is when alcohol or another substance is added to someone else’s drink without their knowledge or consent. Drink spiking is a criminal act that can occur in a range of settings including pubs, nightclubs and private parties. Alcohol is […]
Imported drugs seized, Coolum Beach
Sunshine Coast detectives investigating the alleged importation of dangerous drugs via the postal system have charged three people with drug offences, including one 18-year-old man with trafficking and importing or exporting a border controlled drug. An investigation was launched after an international mail consignment destined for a Coolum Beach PO box was intercepted in New […]
Safety at the beach these holidays
Summer holidays on the sunshine coast is a beautiful and busy time of the year. We encourage locals and visitors alike to use some simple safety measures to stay safe these holidays! Ensure that you find an appropriately marked park for your vehicle and comply with parking conditions. When you leave your vehicle make sure […]
Simple security measures for holiday accommodation
Holidays is a time for relaxation and fun for everyone, but it is important to still continue to use our every day safety and security measures. Whilst staying at your holiday accommodation make sure that you use locks on your doors and windows, including those on balconies. Whilst not common, there have been instances where […]
Secure your tools this Christmas break
Many building sites and trades enjoy a week or two off over the Christmas period so this morning the Crime Prevention Team joined Bunnings and other trade displays to chat about securing tools and job sites over the Christmas period. Open or unlocked tool boxes make for easy targets when left on vehicles parked on […]
Lights on in the wet . . . Stay Safe!
Heading out on the roads over the weekend – make sure that you stay safe and drive the conditions! Slippery roads, poor visibility and heavy rain can make for a fatal combination so ensure that you plan for your trip and allow extra time to reach your destination safely. General tips for driving in wet […]
Stolen Vehicle Hot List for week ending December 14
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 […]
Christmas road safety campaign launched
Today, the Minister for Police, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, and Assistant Commissioner of Road Policing Command, Mike Keating launched the 2018 QPS Christmas road safety campaign on the Gold Coast. This year’s launch saw police joined by emergency services including Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Ambulance Service and RACQ LifeFlight. Assistant Commissioner Keating […]
Pharmacy break-in, Coolum Beach
A man has been charged after drugs and cash were allegedly stolen during a break-in at a pharmacy in Coolum Beach this morning. It will be alleged at around 3.15am a man drove to the chemist located at a shopping centre on South Coolum Road. The man then allegedly used what is believed to be […]