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Kelvin Grove Man Charged After Alleged Vehicle Break-ins in Clayfield

A Kelvin Grove man has been charged following alleged break-ins to multiple vehicles in Clayfield over the weekend.

Queensland Police responded to Kalinga Street on Saturday afternoon, 29 November, after receiving reports of a man attempting to enter parked vehicles in the area around 4:45pm.

Officers from Hendra Police Station, alongside a Dog Squad unit, attended the scene and located a 36-year-old man inside a silver Isuzu D-MAX utility. Police arrested the man at the scene.

The owner of the utility was contacted and confirmed that items had allegedly been stolen from the vehicle.

Additional witnesses came forward to advise police that two other vehicles parked nearby had also allegedly been entered by the same man.

The 36-year-old has been charged with one count of enter premises and commit indictable offence and two counts of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence. He has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 15 February 2026.

Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact Policelink via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or by calling 131 444.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. The reference number for this matter is QP2502168385.

Published 2-December-2025

Teen Hospitalised After Knife Attack at Gatecrashed Oriel Road Party

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A 16-year-old boy required surgery after being slashed with a knife during a house party on Oriel Road that spiralled out of control when gatecrashers arrived on Friday night.

What began as a private end-of-year celebration quickly descended into chaos after the event was advertised on social media, attracting around 80 to 100 uninvited guests to the Clayfield property.

The hosts attempted to shut down the party, pushing hundreds of young people onto the street. During the commotion, the teenage boy sustained a 20-centimetre wound to his lower back.

Chief Inspector Karl Hahne described the injury as horrendous, though not life-threatening. The victim underwent surgery on Saturday morning.

Police deployed a specialist blood detection dog on Saturday to search for the weapon, which had not been recovered at the scene. Chief Inspector Hahne said investigators were confident of locating it.

Officers were already aware of the party and responded to reports of teenagers gathering on the street. The incident occurred on the final official day of schoolies celebrations.

Local resident Jarrah Lloyd witnessed the aftermath, describing teenagers blocking the road and forcing cars to turn around. She said the gathering appeared relatively tame aside from alcohol consumption and the crowded streets.

“There was about 50 kids all just in the middle of the road,” Ms Lloyd said. She noted that most teenagers left quietly when police arrived, including several unmarked vehicles.

Another neighbour, Dennis Comino, observed groups of young people clustered across the street, with officers working to disperse the crowd.

One resident reported the street was closed to the public around 11pm. The scene was littered with beer bottles, cans, mixer drinks, vapes and helium canisters.

Police are continuing their investigation into what triggered the altercation and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident follows another serious crime in Clayfield earlier this year, when Universal store founder Greg Josephson was allegedly murdered by a teenager at his home in the suburb.

Published 29-November-2025

Clayfield Pair Charged After Stolen Tools Go On Sale Online

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Two Clayfield residents are facing court after a tradesperson’s tools were allegedly stolen from a parked vehicle and later spotted for sale online.

Queensland Police have charged a 21-year-old Clayfield man and a 51-year-old Clayfield woman following an incident in the early hours of 13 October.

According to police, a vehicle parked on Park Avenue was broken into around 2.15am, with a substantial quantity of tools taken from inside.

The break came when the vehicle’s owner reportedly discovered their tools being advertised on an online marketplace and alerted authorities.

Police executed a search warrant at a Clayfield address, leading to the arrest of both individuals.

The younger man faces charges of entering premises and committing an indictable offence, as well as fraud. He is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 6 November.

The woman faces multiple charges including entering premises and committing an indictable offence, receiving tainted property, fraud, possessing dangerous drugs and possessing drug utensils. Her court appearance is set for 13 November.

Protecting Your Tools

The incident has prompted police to remind tradies and tool owners about crime prevention measures.

Authorities recommend removing valuable tools from vehicles whenever possible, or at minimum, keeping them secured in fixed lockboxes that are clearly visible to deter opportunistic thieves.

Police suggest marking tools with identifying details such as names or licence numbers, which makes reselling stolen goods more difficult and helps officers return recovered items to their rightful owners. Photographing tools and recording make and model information is also advised.

Vehicle security remains crucial. Police urge residents to always lock their vehicles and ensure all windows, including sunroofs, are secured when unattended. Parking in well-lit areas or locations with CCTV coverage is recommended, preferably off the street.

For those storing high-value equipment, police suggest considering anti-theft alarm systems for toolboxes and storage areas, installing CCTV monitoring, or placing tracking devices in valuable items.

Community members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, particularly people loitering around construction sites or parked vehicles.

Anyone with information can contact Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or by calling 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

The reference number for this case is QP2501855799.

Published 30-October-2025

Clayfield Man Arrested for Stealing A Mercedes

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A 33-year-old Clayfield man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Bonney Avenue residence in Clayfield and stealing a black Mercedes Benz C250 Coupe in the early hours of May 6th.

According to Queensland Police Sergeant Jodie Murray, the man is accused of entering the home through an unlocked side door around midnight and taking cash, keys to the Mercedes, and other property from inside.

He then allegedly stole the luxury vehicle, with Queensland registration plates 511 ZZT, from the driveway before fleeing the scene.

Just over an hour later at 1:15 am, police reported locating the stolen Mercedes being driven suspiciously on Balmain Street in the nearby suburb of Wooloowin after members of the public reported the vehicle.

The 33-year-old Clayfield man was arrested and has been charged with entering a dwelling to commit an indictable offence, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and obstructing police.

He is scheduled to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 7th.

Witnesses are urged to immediately report any suspected crimes or suspicious behaviour to police by calling Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or on 131 444 or reporting anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

This latest alleged vehicle theft incident has a police reference number of QP2400770542.

Published 19-May-2024