Queensland police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a stolen 2006 grey Toyota Landcruiser, Queensland Registration 189-JHY being driven by a man armed with a rifle.
Anyone who spots the vehicle is urged to immediately contact Triple Zero (000) and to not approach the vehicle or the occupants.
The vehicle, similar to the one pictured, was stolen from an address in Ironpot early this morning.
The Landcruiser was involved in a traffic incident with a member of the public this morning during which time the stolen vehicle rammed the other car, and the male driver produced a rifle. No one was physically injured.
The Landcruiser fled the scene and is believed to contain two occupants – a man and woman.
The driver, a 30-year-old man is described Caucasian, approximately 195cms tall with a solid build and brown hair.
His passenger, an 18-year-old woman is described as Caucasian, approximately 160cm tall with a proportionate build
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Robbery, North Ward
Detectives are investigating the robbery of a North Ward bottle shop last night.
Shortly before 8pm, two teenage boys and a girl entered the Mitchell Street liquor store where they stole several bottles of alcohol.
The trio left the scene in a stolen 2015 Landrover Discovery later found abandoned.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801958409
Drugs and weapons charges, Clear Mountain
Two people have been charged after police uncovered dangerous drugs, cash and weapons during the search of a Clear Mountain residence yesterday.
A search warrant was executed at the Clear Mountain Road address around 10am on October 20, during which it will be alleged officers located more than 12 thousand dollars in cash as well as methylamphetamine, a silencer and a device similar to a taser.
Police also located chemicals including a large quantity of iodine and hydrochloric acid.
A 30-year-old Clear Mountain man and a 33-year-old Eatons Hill woman were taken into custody at the scene.
The man has been charged with three counts of possessing dangerous drugs, two counts of possessing dangerous weapons and one count each of possess property suspected of having been acquired for the purpose of committing a drug offence, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, possess utensils, possessing relevant substances and possessing property suspected of being
Serious crash, Advancetown
Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic crash at Advancetown this morning.
Preliminary information suggests a 53-year-old man was riding his motorbike along Nerang Murwillumbah Road around 7.20am when he lost control and struck a guard rail.
The man sustained serious internal injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801955632
Attempted robbery, Caloundra
Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at Caloundra early this morning.
At about 12.10am, the male victim exited a business on Mayes Avenue and was confronted by a man holding a conducted energy type weapon.
The man assaulted the victim, striking him to the head, and demanded he hand over cash, forcing the victim to run from the scene.
The man fled the scene on foot in a westerly direction along Mayes Avenue and was observed to enter a cream coloured vehicle similar to a Toyota Camry that was parked on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Mayes Avenue.
No property was taken during the incident.
The man is described as having a slim build, wearing a black jumper and dark jeans and has a tattoo on his right hand.
The victim received a cut above his left eye and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information
Fatal traffic crash, Noorindo (Surat)
Police are investigating a fatal, single vehicle traffic crash which occurred overnight at Noorindo near Surat.
Just after midnight, a small truck was travelling on the Surat Development Road when it has lost control and rolled.
The 31-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801953828
Serious assault investigation, Bulimba
A man suffered serious head injuries following an alleged assault outside a licensed premises in Bulimba overnight.
Shortly after midnight, police attended a disturbance after an altercation between two groups occurred outside a hotel in Oxford Street.
Initial inquiries indicate as a result of the altercation three security guards attended to separate the two groups.
A 21-year-old man was attempting to re-enter the hotel when he was allegedly punched in the head causing him to fall to the ground and lose consciousness.
The man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
A 26-year-old man is assisting detectives with their inquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per
Armed robbery, Meridian Plains
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a service station at Meridian Plains overnight have released CCTV images and footage of a man they believe can assist with their inquiries.
Shortly before 8pm a man entered the business on Parklands Boulevard and produced a conducted energy weapon before demanding a female staff member hand over cash from the till.
The staff member compiled with the man’s demands before he stole the wallet from one of two customers inside at the time.
He then fled the business on foot.
The female staff member and two customers were not physically injured during the robbery.
The armed man is described as Caucasian, with a tanned complexion, proportionate build, blue eyes and a black ink tattoo on the top of his left hand.
He was last seen wearing a black long hoodie with white emblem on the left side of his chest and white writing down the right arm sleeve.
Investigations are
Burglary with violence, Eight Mile Plains
Detectives are investigating after a woman was assaulted at Eight Mile Plains this afternoon.
Just before 4pm, a man attended a Colvillea Street residence claiming to work in the property industry.
When the 32-year-old female resident replied the property was not for sale, the man pushed the woman’s head into a table at the front door and then into a mirror.
The assault resulted in facial cuts to the woman and decorative items on the table were smashed and destroyed.
Police responded to a Triple Zero (000) call from the woman and immediately commenced patrols of the area but have not located anyone matching the description.
The man is described as approximately 30-years-old with an Australian accent and wearing a blue suit with a white shirt and a tie.
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious behaviour in the area at the time is asked to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on
Arson charge, Airlie Beach
Police have charged a 22-year-old man following a suspicious building fire in Arlie Beach overnight.
It will be alleged that a man entered a vacant building on Shute Harbour Road around 11.40pm before starting a fire and fleeing on foot.
Firefighters were called to the scene and extinguished the blaze but the building was destroyed.
A short time later a man was taken into police custody.
No person was injured during the incident.
A 22-year-old New South Wales man was charged with one count each of arson and contravene requirement.
He is scheduled to appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday morning, October 22.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801946996