A 31-year-old man has been charged in relation to a series of alleged property offences including the armed robbery of a vehicle at Valdora on the Sunshine Coast, on March 12.
At approximately 3.15pm, information led police to a Hughes Place address in relation to a BMW stolen from a Jones Hill address on March 7.
Police established a cordon in surrounding streets, before the BMW was observed leaving the residence.
It is alleged the BMW was driven dangerously before failing to stop for police.
A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed, and the vehicle continued driving before it was located abandoned on Valdora Drive.
A 21-year-old Wooloowin woman was located and taken into custody without further incident.
At approximately 6.20pm, emergency services received a report of a man allegedly armed with a knife attending residences in the Valdora area.
It is alleged the man entered a Golden Valley Place property and demanded keys to a vehicle from the occupants.
They complied, and the man allegedly left in a Toyota Hilux.
No one was physically injured.
Investigations led police to locate the vehicle in Southport on the Gold Coast at approximately 9.20am the following morning, where a 31-year-old man was taken into custody.
He has been charged with 12 offences including two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of armed robbery, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and enter dwelling with intent.
His bail has been refused, and he is expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court on March 14.
The 21-year-old Wooloowin woman has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs and possess drug utensils.
She is expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court on March 14.
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