Images released: Eastern Heights attempted armed robberies
Ipswich detectives investigating a number of incidents on Friday September 2, including two attempted armed robberies, have released images of two men who maybe able to assist them with their investigations, with police urging anyone who may know the current whereabouts of the men to contact Crime Stoppers.
It will be alleged that around 4.15pm a motorist pulled into a Grange Road petrol station to fill up his car. The 56-year-old man was approached by two men, armed with a baseball bat and a knife, who demanded his vehicle.
The pair fled on foot when the man refused to hand over the vehicle.
It will be further alleged that the pair ran into nearby Edgar Street where they attempted to steal another vehicle.
A 23-year-old woman, who had just pulled into a driveway, was pushed up against her car and threatened.
The men however again fled on foot when attempts to start the woman’s car failed.
One of the men is described as Caucasian, 170cms tall with a slim build, short blonde hair and blue eyes.
The other man is described as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in appearance, 160cms tall with a slim build, short black hair and brown eyes.
Police investigations are continuing and no one was physically injured during the incidents.
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.
