Our pet peeves include pet thieves, Beaconsfield Unbelievably, a thief has broken into a home on Beaconsfield Road and stolen three family pets – two dogs and a cat! The thief has entered the home by forcing a dining room window and climbing inside between 8:05 and 11:00 am. Once inside, a cream/ivory/white coloured female […]
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On the water with Whitsunday water police in Bowen
On the water with Whitsunday water police in Bowen Whitsunday Water police were recently patrolling in waters off the Bowen coast-line for a period of time in the PV Damian Leeding. Safety audits and random breath tests for vessel operators were the order of the day. Sergeant Graeme Pettiegrew performing a breath test on the […]
Jewellery heist, Andergrove
Jewellery heist, Andergrove While the resident of a home in Parkview Court, Andergrove was absent receiving critical medical treatment in Brisbane – thieves have broken into her unit and stolen items, including valuable jewellery. Between July 15 and October 4 while the unit was unoccupied entry has been gained into the unit – the method […]
Vandalism, Bowen cemetery
Vandalism, Bowen cemetery A cemetery is normally a quiet place. A place to pay your respects to the dearly departed, and to reflect on memories of those who have passed. After a senseless act of vandalism on September 19 Bowen locals have been left shaking their collective heads, and wondering what on this earth could […]
A living flame gives hope, Mackay Police Candlelight Vigil
A living flame gives hope, Mackay Police Candlelight Vigil On the eve of National Police Remembrance Day, the Mackay Police District gathered for a candlelight vigil to remember our fallen colleagues and to reflect upon the sacrifice made by police officers in their service to the Queensland community. Source: Mackay Crime Alert
Ever wondered what it takes to ensure you have a safe night out?
Ever wondered what it takes to ensure you have a safe night out? If you enjoy going out and socialising, chances are you have been out to one of Mackay’s many great venues. Before you get to have a good night out on the town, police do a bit of ground work behind the scenes […]
Did you leave (a large) something at the Pioneer River this morning?
Did you leave (a large) something at the Pioneer River this morning? We don’t get much surf in Mackay but Sergeant Troy Hayward was excited to see that he may have an opportunity to try his luck on a stand up paddle board patrol on the Pioneer River this morning. Unfortunately the board didn’t fit […]
Brad, are these yours? Tools found in Mackay
Brad, are these yours? Tools found in Mackay Over the last few weeks the detectives in Mackay have come across some tools that need to be reunited with their owner. One set of tools has the name “Brad” engraved on the side which would suggest to me, not even being a detective, that “Brad” might […]
Pssstt… wanna buy some cheap power-tools?
Pssstt… wanna buy some cheap power-tools? Just about gone are the days when you would find a shady character on a street corner selling dodgy and stolen goods from beneath a trench coat. Now a popular way for crooks to sell their stolen wares is through the use of social media and buy and sell […]
Peak Downs Highway gets a final visit from the BHP Dragline 27
Peak Downs Highway gets a final visit from the BHP Dragline 27 You may remember that on August 10, Moranbah Police closed the Peak Downs Highway near Coppabella to assist with the crossing of the massive BHP Dragline 27 which was making its way slowly from Goonyella Riverside Mine to South Walker Creek Mine. This […]
