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7NEWS
5 days ago
- 7NEWS
Police search for Hyundai i30 in Perth after car stolen from Redcliffe hotel with toddler inside
A major search is underway after a car with a toddler inside was stolen from a hotel. The dark blue Hyundai i30 hatchback was taken from Redcliffe, in Perth 's east, at about 2pm on Friday. It has the registration plate 1GWQ301. It was last seen in Bayswater near Guildford Rd. 'WA Police Force officers are urgently seeking the public's assistance for information to locate a stolen vehicle,' WA Police said. 'A two-year-old child was in the vehicle at the time it was stolen.' Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444.
West Australian
23-05-2025
- General
- West Australian
Great Southern police officer Sgt Jeff Daniels a regional finalist in 2025 Recognition of Excellence Awards
A much-loved Great Southern police officer of 19 years has been put forward as a finalist for an honourable excellence award in the WA Police Force. Sgt Jeff Daniels, who recently transferred from Katanning police station to the Fremantle Water Police, is one of three officers nominated for the regional category in the 2025 Recognition of Excellence Awards. He said 'it put a smile on my face' when told he was selected from more than 200 people. 'It's nice to be recognised — I'm very grateful that I got nominated' he said. 'I work really hard to achieve good results in the family violence space and it's nice that they appreciated I was a bit difference from my predecessors. 'I'm very thankful I've had a good boss, (officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt) Dave Rudd. 'He's a good mentor, he inspires and encourages me to crack on because there are times where I was just pulling my hair out.' Growing up in Albany, Sgt Daniels said he had always focused on regional policing, serving 12 years as Constable in Albany before taking a promotion to sergeant in Katanning in 2022. 'Without being too cliche, I think the people drawn to policing want to have a positive impact on the world and the fact everyday as a copper is different,' he said. 'I'm not leaving Katanning because I'm unhappy, I'm leaving because I was successful in getting a position in my dream job which is the water police. 'I'm very much a child of the water.' Sgt Daniels said going forward he will continue showing up for those who need it. 'I try to build rapport with them, you can't be everyone's friend because something I'm slapping handcuffs on them but you can do it in a way they maintain their dignity,' he said. 'People will remember how you made them feel and I always try and make people feel good.' Chosen from a pool of 213 nominations by the public and police force, there are 15 offices and 17 teams in the running for the awards, which acknowledge the incredible work, high value, and trust that officers commit to their roles. The five titles up for grabs include the State award, metropolitan award, emergency services and development award and the technology award. The winners will be announced on July 17.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Police Minister Reece Whitby slams supermarket giant Coles for not reporting Geraldton crimes to police
Police Minister Reece Whitby has taken a swipe at supermarket giant Coles for failing to report thefts in Geraldton, saying it was failing small businesses in the area by not reporting incidents to police. Mr Whitby was in the region on Thursday following an invitation from Geraldton MLA Kirrilee Warr, urging him to help curb crime in the area. He said after speaking to local stakeholders, retail and youth crime were among the biggest concerns within the local community. Quarterly crime statistics from the WA Police Force revealed a concerning rise in offences across the Mid West from January-March 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, with robberies doubling from 12 to 24. Burglaries have jumped by 31 per cent, while shoplifting reports have dropped by 22 per cent. A retail crime forum held in Geraldton last week revealed 14 assaults against retail workers had been reported to police in the district this year, but officers believed the true figure could be higher. Mr Whitby said the figure was frustrating, and urged all retailers to report crimes to police, singling out Coles for 'not doing enough in town'. 'They're reporting incidents of theft and other issues to an internal reporting process for Coles, but they're not telling police,' he said. 'If Coles are going to be a good citizen in Geraldton, they need to get with the program. They need to behave like small businesses. They need to report to police. 'Coles has to lift their game. I know Woolworths are in town, I think they have a better record. IGA a better record. But I think I'll single out Coles.' Mr Whitby said he would approach Coles to be 'part of the solution'. The minister said small businesses were not in the same position as Coles to write off thefts, and called for all retailers, including the supermarket giant, to be part of the solution. 'I think sometimes people can think 'If I ring the police and make a complaint, nothing ever happens',' he said. 'That information is really valuable for police, building up their intelligence, working out and wanting to respond as quickly as possible. 'Every report can help them mount a prosecution.' Operation Regional Shield was implemented during the summer months, which gave regional police the ability to call for specialised police from Perth to assist. It was largely considered a success in the community, with some calling for the initiative to be made permanent. Mr Whitby said Operation Regional Shield would continue, with deployments occurring over the next couple of weeks. 'The Geraldton police have a really good clean-up rate,' he said. 'They're getting out there, they're prosecuting crime, they're catching the bad guys. 'The feedback I've got from the community, who know all the community groups engaged in this issue, tell me the police are doing a great job.' According to the minister, new full-time officers have been approved in Geraldton, but housing remains an issue. In terms of stopping crime at the source, Mr Whitby said the On Track to Thrive program targeting children under the age of criminal responsibility was set to begin next month. However, he said the challenge was getting at-risk youth into those programs, which required a community-wide effort. 'Good kids will come along and do it, but you want to get those other kids that are causing the issues,' he said. 'Your community's got to work together: council, local community organisations, Aboriginal community groups, everyone.' Labor MLC Sandra Carr encouraged retailers who were victims of assault to file a restraining order to ensure better protections for themselves could be in place. Ms Warr, who met with Mr Whitby earlier in the day, thanked the minister for his visit but called for the State Government to address rising crime rates. Coles declined to respond to Mr Whitby's comments.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Virginia Giuffre Was Under 'Pressure' Before Her Death By Suicide, Fellow Sex Trafficking Survivor Claims
A fellow sex trafficking survivor, Annie Farmer, has claimed that Virginia Giuffre was dealing with "enormous pressure" before taking her own life. Farmer said that the pressure came from the backlash Giuffre received over her case against the Duke of York, Prince Andrew. In 2021, Virginia Giuffre filed a lawsuit against the Duke of York, accusing him of sexually abusing her when she was a minor after she was trafficked to him by the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview with The Telegraph, Annie Farmer, one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims, spoke candidly about Giuffre's shocking death by suicide. The sex trafficking survivor suggested that Giuffre's act of taking her own life was tied to her no longer being able to deal with the pressure that came with her settled sexual abuse case against disgraced royal Prince Andrew. "I just know that being involved in this case has been an enormous amount of pressure for her, generally, in all the cases she was involved in," Ms Farmer told the news outlet. Reflecting further on Giuffre's death, Farmer noted that there have been people who "have just been really vicious towards" the late 41-year-old ever since she spoke out about her abuse. She believes this made all the support Giuffre received insufficient to make her life "anything easier." "I think for her, it was next level because of that, because of the Prince part in particular," Farmer added. "I think that was tremendously hard. These kinds of battles, it feels like it's just always ongoing." Indeed, Giuffre faced much backlash from different individuals, including Prince Andrew's ex, Victoria Hervey. Upon her suicide, Hervey further smeared the Victims Refuse Silence founder with a post that seemed to suggest that she got what was coming to her. "When lies catch up to you, there's no way out," Hervey wrote on her Instagram story alongside sharing a news report about Giuffre's suicide. Following the post, social media users called out Hervey's actions as "vile" and "despicable." The criticism appeared to make her pause her attacks on Giuffre, which she acknowledged in a second post to her story two hours later. "I have taken the decision to pause my posts on Virginia Giuffre at this time," she said, per the Daily Mail. "Irrespective of the circumstances, suicide in anyone at any time is tragic, and in a young mother who has children, even more so." Concerning Giuffre's death, the authorities have hinted that there was no foul play involved. "About 9.50 pm Friday 25 April, emergency services received a report [that] a woman had been located unresponsive at a residence in Neergabby," read a statement from a WA Police Force spokesperson. It continued, "Police and St John WA attended and provided emergency first-aid. Sadly, the 41-year-old woman was declared deceased at the scene." "The death is being investigated by Major Crime detectives; early indication is the death is not suspicious," the statement concluded. While the autopsy will ultimately determine if Giuffre's death truly had no foul play involved, a tweet she once made about not being suicidal has raised eyebrows. She said at the time, "I am making it publicly known that in no way, shape or form am I suicidal." Giuffre continued, "I have made this known to my therapist and GP – If something happens to me – for the sake of my family do not let this go away and help me to protect them. Too many evil people want to see me [quieted]." Following Giuffre's death, her family shared a heartfelt tribute that also hinted at why she took her life. "Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking," the family said about Giuffre, per People Magazine. "She was the light that lifted so many survivors. In the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable for Virginia to handle its weight," they added. According to reports, the Epstein victim's brother, Sky Roberts, was staying with her at the time of her death and may have been the one who made the emergency call. Details regarding Giuffre's burial arrangements remain unclear for now, but may be revealed in the coming days.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre's Suicide Met With 'Cruel' Mockery From Prince Andrew's Ex
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre's suicide has led to a vicious attack from Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend, Victoria Hervey. Giuffre, back in 2021, sued the Duke of York for sexually abusing her as a minor. The case was later settled out of court for an undisclosed fee. Following Virginia Giuffre's suicide, Victoria Hervey made a vile post where she claimed that the Epstein victim's "lies" had caught up with her. In the wake of Virginia Giuffre's death, Prince Andrew's ex, Victoria Hervey, wasted no time dragging her name through the mud over the past accusations the Epstein victim made about the Duke of York. The actress shared a news report about Giuffre's suicide on her Instagram Story, adding a vile caption that seemed to suggest she got what was coming to her. "When lies catch up to you, there's no way out," Hervey remarked mockingly, per the Daily Mail. Following the post, Hervey faced backlash from social media users who called her remarks "cruel," "vile," and "despicable." The criticism appeared to make her pause her attacks on Giuffre, which she acknowledged in a second post to her story two hours later. "I have taken the decision to pause my posts on Virginia Giuffre at this time," she said. "Irrespective of the circumstances, suicide in anyone at any time is tragic, and in a young mother who has children, even more so." Concerning Giuffre's death, the outlet obtained a statement from a WA Police Force spokesperson that hinted that there was no foul play involved. "About 9.50 pm Friday, 25 April, emergency services received a report [that] a woman had been located unresponsive at a residence in Neergabby," read the statement. "Police and St John WA attended and provided emergency first-aid. Sadly, the 41-year-old woman was declared deceased at the scene." They added, "The death is being investigated by Major Crime detectives; early indication is the death is not suspicious." Given the preliminary findings, it is unlikely that the investigation will be open for long unless the autopsy discovers more information. Mourning her death, Giuffre's family shared a heartfelt statement where they hinted at why she took her life. In the statement, they claimed that the sex trafficking survivor lost the will to live after being overwhelmed by the toll of her past abuse. "Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking," the family said about Guiffre, who was one of the many victims trafficked by the late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. "She was the light that lifted so many survivors. In the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable for Virginia to handle its weight," they added. Weeks before her death, Giuffre made headlines with a bombshell revelation, claiming she had been physically assaulted by her husband, Robert. Prior to the revelation, Giuffre had also shared a post in which she claimed she had only days to live after being involved in a car crash. "I was able to fight back against Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, who abused and trafficked me," the 41-year-old wrote in an exclusive statement to People Magazine. She added, "But I was unable to escape the domestic violence in my marriage until recently. After my husband's latest physical assault, I can no longer stay silent." "Again, I thank everyone for their support. I have faith that justice will prevail," she concluded. At the time, Giuffre's loved ones publicly defended her assault claims, with her brother, Sky, alleging that the abuse had been ongoing for 10 years. He also clarified that her disclosure about the domestic violence was not an attempt to dodge a court appearance related to her recent violation of a restraining order. The restraining order had been put in place after Robert filed for one, reportedly following an incident where Giuffre became violent during a trip meant to celebrate one of their children's birthdays.
