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Tarragindi Offence Figures Show A Clear Late-Night Peak

Tarragindi recorded 389 offences in the 12 months from 24 July 2025 to 23 July 2026, according to the local crime data attached to the charts.

The timing of the offences shows a clear pattern. The largest share, 177 offences, occurred between 10pm and 6am. There were 130 offences between 2pm and 10pm, while 82 offences were recorded between 6am and 2pm.

The hourly chart shows a clear late-night peak, with offences concentrated after dark.

Monthly and weekly patterns in the suburb

The figures also show monthly variation across the year. Offence numbers rose in January and again in June, while July and August were lower by comparison.

The day-of-week chart shows uneven activity across the week. Saturday appears to record the highest total, with Friday and Sunday also higher than the quieter midweek days. Wednesday appears to be the quietest day in the chart.

Taken together, the figures show that reported offences in Tarragindi were not spread evenly across the year, week or day.

Crime Stoppers warns of money traps

The Tarragindi figures come as Crime Stoppers Queensland is warning people about so-called money traps linked to organised crime.

In a media release dated 23 July 2026, Crime Stoppers Queensland said criminal networks are using fake job offers, social media messages and promises of easy money to recruit people into moving criminal funds.

The warning is aimed particularly at international students and temporary visa holders, but Crime Stoppers says the risk applies to everyone.

The key warning signs include unsolicited job offers promising easy money, requests to receive or transfer money through a personal bank account, requests to share banking details or allow someone else to use an account, and pressure to act quickly or keep financial arrangements secret.

Crime Stoppers Queensland CEO David Hansen said awareness is the strongest defence.

“Organised crime is increasingly using sophisticated tactics to lure ordinary people into what appear to be legitimate opportunities,” Mr Hansen said.

“Whether it’s a message on social media, an online job advertisement or someone asking to use your bank account, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.”

Staying alert in Tarragindi

For Tarragindi residents, the message is simple: pause, check the facts and report anything unusual.

Crime Stoppers says anyone with information about suspicious criminal activity can report it safely and anonymously. The organisation also says talking about the warning signs with family and friends can help stop organised crime before it spreads.

For more information or to report suspicious activity anonymously, visit crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 1800 333 000.

Published 24-July-2026

Bizarre Breakfast Blunder Ends in Smashed Car for Tarragindi Family

A Tarragindi family has been left with a damaged vehicle and a frightened household after a confused food delivery rider was caught on camera aggressively vandalising their car over a mistaken breakfast order.

A Confusing Morning Drop-Off

The bizarre chain of events began on a Wednesday morning, 27 May, at 7:15 a.m. when a rider arrived at the wrong address to deliver a bacon and egg roll, coffee, and chips.

The homeowner reported that after answering the intercom and informing the rider of the mistake, the man simply left the meal on the front steps and departed on his scooter. The residents brought the food inside and continued with their typical morning routine, completely unaware of how the situation would rapidly escalate.

Frightening Behavior

The situation took an alarming turn when the rider returned to the property twelve minutes later. Security footage captured the man jumping the front fence and forcefully banging on the door when the residents did not answer the intercom. The homeowner noted that his teenage daughter was upstairs at the time and was far too terrified by the loud yelling and banging to go downstairs and open the door.

Senseless Property Damage

By 7:32 a.m., the rider’s frustration boiled over into physical damage. Video evidence shows the man kicking the side mirror off the family’s parked car, leaving behind additional scratches on the vehicle. The homeowner discovered the destruction only when heading outside to leave for work shortly after. In a final strange twist, the rider returned to the house one last time at 7:45 a.m. to photograph the property before disappearing completely.

Investigations Underway

Local police and Uber are now investigating the footage and the resulting property damage. A spokesperson for the delivery company confirmed they are taking the matter very seriously, noting that such behaviour violates their community guidelines and will result in appropriate action. Ironically, company policy dictates that riders cannot take back incorrect food items due to strict health and safety rules, meaning the rider’s aggressive attempts to retrieve the breakfast were entirely against standard procedure.

Published Date 03-June-2026

Police Investigate Armed Robberies in Brisbane’s South

Police are investigating a string of violent armed robberies in Brisbane’s southern suburbs, where victims were threatened with machetes and vehicles were stolen, sparking community concern.

Queensland Police are investigating two armed robberies that took place in Brisbane’s southern suburbs of Tarragindi and Rochedale overnight on 27 December and early 28 December 2024. Both incidents involved victims being threatened with a machete by offenders in a silver vehicle.

The first robbery occurred at around 12:20 am on Marshall Road, Tarragindi. A 23-year-old man riding a scooter was approached by a silver vehicle near Kuring Gai Avenue.

The suspects exited the vehicle, threatened the victim with a machete, and stole his scooter. The victim fled on foot to a nearby service station and was unharmed.

Approximately an hour later, at 1:40 am, a 29-year-old man riding a motorbike on Gardiner Road, Rochedale, was pursued by the same silver vehicle. The suspects struck at him with a machete and chased him to a fast-food restaurant on Miles Platting Road. After threatening him further, the attackers stole his motorbike and fled. The victim was not physically injured.

Following investigations, police arrested two teenagers in connection with the robberies. A 17-year-old boy has been charged with three counts of armed robbery in company, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and attempted armed robbery.

An 18-year-old man faces similar charges. Both suspects were denied bail and will appear in Brisbane Children’s Court and Brisbane Magistrates Court, respectively, on December 30.

Detectives from the Upper Mount Gravatt Criminal Investigation Branch are leading the inquiry. Police are seeking information from the public, especially anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the areas where the incidents occurred. Reports can be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or via their website.

Police have increased patrols in Tarragindi and Rochedale to enhance public safety and deter further criminal activity. The investigation remains ongoing, with updates to be provided through official Queensland Police channels.

Authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and to report any suspicious activity promptly. The incidents highlight the need for continued community awareness and cooperation with law enforcement.

Published 31-Dec-2024