Police have charged a man after a vehicle was stolen with violence in Morayfield on December 28.
It will be alleged that just before 8am, an 18-year-old man approached a 61-year-old man near Morayfield Road and threatened him with a knife.
The older man was not physically harmed.
The younger man then obtained the keys to the older man’s vehicle, a Ford Ranger, and allegedly proceeded to drive dangerously around a nearby car park.
A short time later, the vehicle crashed into an electrical post, with the 18-year-old man fleeing the scene.
He was taken into custody by officers a short time later.
The 18-year-old Kuraby man was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, deprivation of liberty, driving of motor vehicle unlicenced, armed robbery, unlawful stalking and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
He was refused police bail and was due to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on December 29.
His next appearance is due at Caboolture Magistrates Court on February 5.
Investigators continue to appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have dashcam footage to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
