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Brisbane City and Fortitude Valley Crime Bulletin

February 2012

Back to School Road Safety Message from our Regional Traffic Co-ordinator A/Insp G. Bosley

Your local police station contact details:

Fortitude Valley Station 119 Brookes St, Fortitude Valley Ph: 3737 5757

Monday 23 January 2012 brought the return of the school year. With it comes the elevated risk on our roads associated with children making their way to and from schools on foot, parents dropping off and picking up their children and increased traffic on our roads with the return of many people to work and increasing social activity. To date in 2012 this policing region is yet to record a fatal traffic crash. Whilst this is an encouraging start, it is disheartening to see that so many people continue to disregard their safety and that of their community on our roads. In only the first 20 days of the year this policing region has recorded:

Fortitude Valley Police Beat Shop Front Brunswick St Mall Ph: 3131 1200

Brisbane City Station 46 Charlotte St, Brisbane Ph: 3258 2582

Brisbane City Police Beat Shop Front 67 Adelaide St, Brisbane Ph: 3224 4444 • 135 drink or drug drivers

• 186 crashes of which 67 involved injuries Milton Police Beat Shop Front Milton Centro Shopping Centre Ph: 3109 5700

• Issued 2600 Traffic Infringement Notices.

The Queensland Police Service are committed to ensuring that our roads are safe for your communities, your families, your loved ones, your friends and yourselves.

Big news for all drivers! There are now new rules around schools. For instance – most school zones in Queensland will soon share the same hours. 7 to 9 in the morning and 2 to 4 in the afternoon. Look for the signs. Check the times. For all the new rules go to www.tmr.qld.gov.au/schoolzones.

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Can you identify these people?

Stealing – Valley Metro, Fortitude Valley

At about 1:00pm on 8th January 2012 the above pictured suspect has entered the Valley Metro car-park and stolen a locked bicycle from the bike racks. The bicycle is a white and orange 2008 Sarah Ulmer, Sublime touring bike. Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the man pictured should contact Fortitude Valley Station police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Stealing – Skyring Terrace, Teneriffe

On 1 January 2012 between 8:00pm and midnight, the male suspect has entered the apartment building using a code to gain access. The suspect has then entered the secure car park area. He has then cut the locks to secure storage area and using a trolley and a black bag on wheels, has removed the

property. The suspect has then made his way back to the front of the building where he waited for a white vehicle to arrive. The driver of the vehicle parked the car in the visitor’s car park and the suspect has returned to

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the secure car park and retrieved the stolen property. It was then loaded into the vehicle and they drove away.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the man pictured should contact Fortitude Valley station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Assault – Annie Street, New Farm

At approximately 5am on the 9th December 2011 the victim was walking along Brunswick Street when he observed the pictured suspects roll a large timber cable reel down the road, causing damage to a parked vehicle. The victim has used his mobile phone to contact

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact

Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000.

Police whilst following the suspects. Near the intersection of Brunswick and Annie Street the suspects have

confronted the victim. The suspect wearing the singlet has punched the victim in the jaw. Both suspects then walked away. Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the two men pictured should contact Fortitude Valley Station police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Assault – Edward Street, Brisbane City

The victim and her boyfriend were standing at a queue in the taxi rank. The suspect has made a statement of racial vilification towards the victim. The suspect has then left the queue with the other female and a male however returned a short time later to the queue where the victim had remained. The suspect has struck the victim on the nose possibly with a closed fist. The suspect has then walked away in a southerly direction along Edward Street. Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the woman pictured should contact Brisbane City police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Suspect 1 Suspect 2 Suspect 2

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Armed Robbery – St Paul’s Terrace, Spring Hill

The suspect pictured above may be able to assist police in regards to an armed robbery that occurred on St Pauls Terrace on 6th January 2012 at about 2:10am. It is alleged that the victim had just withdrawn money from an ATM when they were approached by the suspect. The suspect produced a knife and demanded the cash that the victim had just withdrawn. The victim handed the suspect a sum of money and the suspect left with a male associate and got into a Yellow Taxi. No one was injured in the incident. Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the man pictured should contact Brisbane City Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Stealing – Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston

On 8th December 2011 at about 4:00pm a sum of money was stolen from a purse that was left in an unattended hospital room. These two persons pictured were seen to be loitering in the vicinity with suspect 1 entering the unattended room and quickly exiting when confronted by nursing staff.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the man and woman pictured should

contact Fortitude Valley Police Station or Crime Stoppers on

Suspect 1 Suspect 2

1800 333 000.

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Stealing - Myer Centre, Brisbane City

On 3rd November 2011 the suspect pictured has picked up a wallet that was sitting on a chair near where the victim was. The suspect has then concealed the wallet on her person and has then left the store. The suspect did not return. Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the woman pictured should contact Brisbane City Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Police are still seeking to locate

two offenders who they suspect are responsible for a number of Break and Enters that have occurred throughout Paddington in the past month. Residents of Paddington are encouraged to be vigilant with their home security. Secure your house even when you are home to deter “Sneak break” offences occurring. A large number of the recent offences have occurred during the day and through unlocked doors or windows. TVs, laptops and jewellery have been stolen.

Unlawful Use of Vessel – Eagle Street, Brisbane – off Kookaburra Queen

Suspect descriptions

1. Caucasian male, approx 180cm tall, slim build, blonde hair, blue eyes, slim build and about 27 years old

At about 3:20am on 17th December 2011, the two pictured males walked on to the moored, unoccupied Kookaburra Queen. The suspects have then untied a dinghy (12 foot aluminium tinny) and lowered it into the water. The suspects have then left the location in the dinghy. 2. Aboriginal male, approx

180cm, thin build, black hair, brown eyes and about 20 years old

Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the two men pictured should contact Brisbane City Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Report any suspicious people to police immediately.

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Unlawful Entry of Motor Vehicles – Exford Street, Brisbane City

On the 6th December 2011 at approximately 2:40am the suspect (pictured above) has entered an apartment complex through the main foyer fire door. He has proceeded down the stairs to another fire door and after forcing it open, has gained access into the car park. The suspect has then broken a number of vehicle windows and stolen property from within all of these vehicles. The suspect has then exited the building

onto Coronation Drive. Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the man pictured should contact Brisbane City Police Station or Crime Stoppers on

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Platz (left) and Senior Constable Matthew Chapman (right) from Brisbane City CIB and other detectives located a clandestine lab in an office building in the city centre.

1800 333 000. Brisbane City police responded to an unusual fire alarm at an inner city office building at about 11:30am on the 11th January 2012. After speaking with the owners of the office space, it became apparent that there was more to the story than met the eye and detectives were notified.

Stealing/Fraud-Brisbane City and Fortitude Valley

Between the 19th December 2011 and 10th January 2012 the victim’s VISA credit card was stolen from their residential letterbox. On the 9th of January 2012 the card was used at various Brisbane City and Fortitude Valley 7/11 stores by the above unidentified persons to

obtain a large quantity of goods.

A team of detectives from the Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch arrived a short time later and located a clandestine laboratory being used for the production of MDMA (widely known as ecstasy).

The scene was immediately evacuated and specially trained officers from the Illicit Laboratory Investigation Team (ILIT) attended to dismantle the clandestine lab.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations by identifying the man and woman pictured should contact Brisbane City Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Three offenders have been charged with numerous offences in relation to the production of MDMA (ecstasy).

Have you seen these people?

Missing Person-Brisbane City

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Platz warns “These laboratories are extremely dangerous. They produce substances that are toxic, corrosive, explosive and carcinogenic. They can pose a significant threat to the health and safety of the public and the environment. We urge people that may have any suspicions or knowledge of other clandestine labs to immediately contact police or Crimestoppers”

Daniel O’Keeffe was reported missing in July 2011 in Melbourne. A reliable source reported sighting Daniel in Ipswich over a month ago. Daniel is suffering from a medical condition and hasn’t taken his medication and the family suspect he may be living on the streets in Brisbane City. Daniel has reportedly lost a lot of weight and his hair has grown. He may also be going by the name 'James'. Anyone with any information that may assist are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000..

Signs of clan lab activity may include but are not limited to: Strong unusual odours, Traffic at extremely late hours, Covered windows and reinforced doors, Exhaust fans and pipes on windows, Missing Person, Zillmere High security measures such as bars on windows and an accumulation of chemical containers and waste. People should be particularly suspicious if they notice trip wires or other devices, chemical containers such as flasks and funnels, heating pots and a significant number of unmarked chemical containers.

Police are currently searching for a woman who has gone missing from Zillmere.

Jennifer Kilkenny was last seen on Sunday January 1 at a residence on Coxon Street, Zillmere and was believed to be heading to a Musgrave Street address in Banyo.

Ms Kilkenny has not been seen since, and has not been in contact with anyone since.

Police hold concerns for Ms Kilkenny’s safety, and are appealing to members of the public who may have seen anything that may assist with their investigation. Anyone with any information that may assist are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000..

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Personal Safety Safety Tip: Trust your instinct

Your instinct is sound. It is part of your body’s natural, genetic survival mechanism to recognise when someone is a potential threat to you.

If you pick up a bad feeling from someone, or you simply feel a sensation of threat or danger, trust your instinct. You will nearly always be right. (On the off chance that you are not right, do not worry about looking foolish; there is nothing foolish about exercising caution. Better to be safe than sorry.)

Act on your instinct. If you feel threatened, remove yourself from the source of potential danger. Walk or run away. Leave the party or hotel. Enter the nearest safe house, shop or service station. Cross the road, double back, or catch up with another person. If you are unable to use any of these strategies, try to think of something else you can do to stop or minimise the impending danger.

There are three easy ways to TAG THEM BACK... ANONYMOUSLY...

1. Report Online

2 Call the Hotline 1 800 333 000

SMS the word 'TAG' to 1 800 333 000 for more information

3 SMS

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Being Safe - free personal safety classes

Brisbane City Council is committed to making sure Brisbane is a safe place for

residents and visitors to enjoy. To help achieve this, Council offers free personal safety classes for people who live and work in Brisbane aged 14 years and over. The classes provide a non-threatening and safe place for men and women to learn different strategies to increase their confidence and stay safe.

January Break and Enter Activity There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of having your home broken into and your possessions stolen. Burglars usually act on easy or tempting opportunities, especially when it is evident that no one is home, or the risk of being caught is low.

To make a group booking phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

For information about the classes and instructors, visit the SDVMA website.

Crime Prevention Police officers are available to conduct free ‘Safer Living’

personal safety presentations to community groups, business groups and school groups.

Please contact: Senior Constable Vicki Campbell at Fortitude Valley Station ph: 3737 5680 or Sergeant Don Dull at Brisbane City Station ph: 3258 2560

Brisbane City Newstead Albert St Newstead Ave Mary St Paddington Bowen Hills Bank Tce Hurworth St Brindle St Jeays St Charteris St Primrose St Fernberg Rd Victoria Terrace Garfield Dr Great George St Fortitude Valley Hall St Barry Parade Herbert St Kennedy Tce Herston Fleming Rd Petrie Terrace Garrick St Mountjoy St Hetherington St Sheriff St Kelvin Grove Bancroft St Tank St Milton Haig St New Farm Brunswick St Hopetoun Way Langshaw St Merthyr Rd Moray St Refinery Parade Terrace St

Red Hill Hawthorne Tce Upper Cairns Tce Spring Hill Grenier St Sedgebrook St Thornbury St Some of the arrests made this month in our District: 49 Drink Drivers 145 Public Nuisance 105 Drunk in a Public Place 43 Public Urination 49 Persons currently banned from Drink Safe Precinct

By developing and maintaining good safety habits, such as locking doors and windows you can go a long way to improving your home security.

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You are not allowed to make a U-turn at traffic lights unless there is a sign stating U-TURN PERMITTED.

You could be fined $80 and lose 2 demerit points off your licence.

Sore or heavy eyes. Fuzzy vision. Stiffness and cramps. Delayed reaction times. These are the warning signs of fatigue and they can occur on both short and long trips. Check out the handy trip planning checklists and safety tips available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads website to help ensure you arrive at your destination and return home safely.

Road Rules clarified

Continuous centre lines

You can cross a single continuous centre line to enter or leave a road, including entering or leaving a property.

However, you can’t cross a single continuous centre line to:

• overtake

• do a U-turn.

Where there is a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken line you can enter or leave a property or road. You cannot overtake from the same side of the road as the continuous line, or do a U-turn.

Where there is a double continuous centre line, you are not permitted to cross it at all.

Visit our Here for Life website to view an animated video on Crossing continuous centre lines.

Broken centre lines

You are allowed to overtake across a broken centre line or broken centre line to the left of a continuous centre line. You can also turn and U-turn across this type of line.

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Flooding and Wet Weather

Continuous lane lines A driver must not cross a continuous line separating two lanes unless the lane is a special purpose lane, such as a transit lane, and the driver is allowed to use the special purpose lane.

Continuous edge lines

The Department of Transport and Main Roads provides updates on road conditions throughout the year, including the wet season between the months of November to April and during any major flood incident occurring across Queensland. To access flooding information visit the Transport and Main Roads website

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Edge lines are used to mark the edge of the road. The area to the left of the edge line is called the shoulder of the road. This space is not an extra lane for vehicles to travel in. However, cyclists may travel on the road shoulder.

Motor vehicle drivers must ensure they do not cross the continuous white line at the edge of the road unless they are:

entering or leaving the road

turning at an intersection

overtaking to the left of a vehicle that is turning right or making a U-turn

driving a slow-moving vehicle

stopping at the side of a road (unless signs or markings say not to).

Drivers can cross the continuous white edge line for up to 100 metres when:

entering or leaving the road

turning at an intersection

stopping at the side of a road (unless signs or markings say not to).

If the road is multi-laned, then the driver should not cross any edge line prior to turning at an intersection.

Sections 27, 28 and 150 of the Queensland Road Rules apply.

Disclaimer: This bulletin contains guidelines only in relation to crime prevention advice. The Queensland Police Service in providing this information makes no representations nor gives any warrant or guarantee concerning the safety of persons or property. Statistics - these figures are not official Service statistics. Official Police Service statistics are released only through the Information Resource Centre after available data is collected, classified and collated in accordance with nationally accepted rules.