Stealing charges, Kippa Ring
Police have charged a man following the theft of a taxi in Kippa Ring early this morning.
Around 4am, police will allege that a taxi was travelling on Fleet Street when an argument has ensued between the taxi driver and passengers over money required for their fare.
One of the male passengers became aggressive and threatened the taxi driver. The taxi driver has then pulled over and exited the taxi before running away from the scene.
Police will further allege one of the male passengers then stole the taxi from the scene and drove away with the other passengers.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
A 29-year-old Deception Bay man has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing. The man is due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on March 30.
Investigations are continuing.
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