Police update: Armed robbery in North Mackay, QLD

A man has been charged following the alleged theft of a vehicle containing a five-year-old boy in North Mackay yesterday.

The man was arrested on Keelys Road in Andergrove.

A 40-year-old Bucasia man has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, serious assault and possession of dangerous drugs.

He is scheduled to front the Mackay Magistrates Court today.

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.

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