Armed robbery, Maroochydore
Police are investigating after a woman had her car stolen by an alleged armed man at Maroochydore this morning.
At around 8.55am, a man approached a woman who had just parked her car in a local shopping centre car park in Second Avenue, Maroochydore.
The man crouched down and opened the driver’s side door and told the woman he was armed with a gun. The woman exited the car and the man entered the driver’s seat and drove away via the Parker Street entrance.
The woman was not physically harmed during the robbery.
The man is described as 180cm tall, 20-30 years, Caucasian, stubble on top lip, crooked teeth and pierced ear. He was wearing a cap.
Just after 9.00am the stolen vehicle, a black Mitsubishi lancer was allegedly driven in a dangerous manner, near the Point Cartwright area. Witnesses have advised that the stolen vehicle nearly collided with a white utility.
Police are appealing for the driver of the white utility and any other witnesses to the incident to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
A 19-year-old man is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
