Police have charged a man after he allegedly attempted to steal a car at Everton Park today, 15 June.
It will be alleged around 12:40pm, a 23-year-old man was sitting in a silver Kia Rio sedan at a red traffic light on South Pine Road when another man, unknown to him, allegedly opened the driver’s door and began assaulting him.
The 23-year-old man was pulled from the vehicle before the alleged offender got into the driver’s seat.
While attempting to drive from the scene, the man allegedly collided with the rear of a bus and also struck a Toyota Hilux utility before he got out of the Rio and fled on foot.
A 33-year-old Harristown man was located at a nearby residence and was arrested without incident.
He has been charged with one count each of robbery with violence, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a vehicle and unlicensed driving.
He was refused police bail and is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow, 16 June.
The 23-year-old vehicle owner received minor injuries and did not require transport to hospital.
Quote this reference number: QP2601145057
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.
Conditions of Use for Queensland Police Service (QPS) Operational Footage
The operational footage provided by Queensland Police, including but not limited to body-worn camera, dash cam, and POLAIR vision, is the intellectual property of QPS. This material is supplied to media outlets under the following conditions:
The QPS logo and any associated branding must remain intact and visible on all footage. Cropping, altering, or removing the QPS logo or branding in any form is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from QPS. Footage is provided for the sole purpose of lawful reporting and public information. Any unauthorised use, modification, or redistribution of the material is not permitted.
Any breach of these conditions, including unauthorised alteration or misuse of the footage, may result in legal action being taken by QPS to protect its intellectual property rights.
Continued non-compliance with these conditions may result in the implementation of additional protective measures, such as the placement of a centralised watermark on all QPS footage. By using this footage, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these conditions. For any queries or to seek permission for specific uses, please contact Police Media [email protected].
