Update: Robbery with violence, Woree
Police investigating a robbery with violence in Woree early this morning have located a vehicle stolen in the incident.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 3:45am a man was walking to his car on the Bruce Highway, near Rigg Street, when he was approached by a group of teenagers who then assaulted him.
The group stole personal items from the man before stealing his car and fleeing the scene.
A 36-year-old Woree man was transported to Cairns Base Hospital for treatment of facial injuries.
The stolen vehicle was located this morning in Rambutan Close in Manoora and will be forensically examined.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
