Forest Lake Crime & Community Watch

20/10/2026

Archerfield Rd, Forest Lake
Sat 17 October - 4:45am

This woman in a 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback with expired registration number 625EQ9 drove down a resident’s driveway and helped herself to five potted desert roses worth at least $500 from the front yard.
Further video and photos in comments.
The matter has been reported to QPS.

19/10/2026

ALERT

ATTEMPTED-BREAK IN
Lakeside Cres
11.30pm 14.10. 2026

01.20pm 19. 10. 2026

The same person tried to break into the same home on both occasions.

If you see or know the identity of this individual, please contact Policelink on 131 444.

04/10/2026

20/09/2026

10/09/2026

Remembering all the victims.

07/09/2026

There’s safety in numbers when it comes to your community. Getting involved with your local Neighbourhood Watch group is a great way to connect with your neighbours and stay up to date with safety news in your area – and helps foster safer homes and stronger communities.

Find a Neighbourhood Watch Group near you, or enquire to start your own → nhwa.com.au/contact/jurisdictions/

Crimsafe

07/09/2026

Have you heard of the Community Camera Alliance?

It’s a QPS led initiative which allows you to register that you have security cameras at your home or business. Registering simply lets us know that you have these cameras, and that we may contact you to ask for help if the footage might be useful for an investigation.

Police do not have access to your cameras at any point, only your contact information.

More info and registration: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/community-camera-alliance

27/08/2026

📣 ROAD CLOSURE, TRAFFIC CHANGES & FIREWORKS SATURDAY 📣

Please note the following changes from 8am - 11pm Saturday Aug 29th for the Forest Lake Community Festival.

1. The Esplanade will be CLOSED from The Boulevard through to Jetty Walk roundabout. (approx 100m) The street will have rides & market stalls located on it. The roundabout will not be affected, but the only entry/exit to properties will be via Grand Ave. (purple shown on map). Traffic controllers will be in place and only event vendors will be allowed access & emergency services.

2. The Boulevard from McDonalds roundabout toward the lake will reduce down to one lane for a short distance for the safety of all festival attendees. Due to increased pedestrians the please slow down and drive safely whilst the festival is on 2-8pm.

3. ALL carparks surrounding the lake on The Esplanade & near lake stage/public toilets will be closed from 9pm Friday night until Saturday 11pm for event setup, event vendors & packdown.

4. Fireworks are scheduled for 5 mins at 8pm. Please secure pets and add this to your diary as a reminder prior to 8pm.

Thank you for your understanding on this annual day for the community festival. Your patience is appreciated and seeking alternative routes would be easiest where possible. If you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected]

*All road closures, park permits & fireworks applications have been approved through the relevant authorities inc BBC, QPS & CASA

Please share this post to alert friends, families and neighbours.

20/08/2026

QPS are appealing for any information and/or Dashcam footage to assist investigations and bring closure to this man’s family.
On behalf of FLCCW, we are sorry for this loss of a community member.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal, single-vehicle traffic crash at Greenbank last night, 19 August. Investigations indicate that around

13/08/2026

Smoke is also affecting Forest Lake and will be worse at night as the cold air pushes the smoke downwards.
Unfortunately, because of where we live, hazard reduction burning is a necessary evil, especially as we are expecting a more severe fire season this year.

For all current warnings, updates and mapping, go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Greenbank (near Springfield) - fire as at 11:55am Thursday, 13 August 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Greenbank, Springfield Lakes, New Beith, Boronia Heights, Browns Plains, Drewvale and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Greenbank, Springfield Lakes, New Beith, Boronia Heights, Browns Plains, Drewvale and surrounding areas. This is from LRM Fire and Rescue hazard reduction burning near Goodna Road, Greenbank.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For live air quality data visit the Department of Environment and Science website. https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.