Armed robbery, Toowoomba – update
Update August 29 – Two teenagers charged by detectives from Toowoomba Child Protection and Investigation Unit. More information – mypolice.page.link/nVba
Update August 24 – The stolen Audi A1 was located this morning at the intersection of Memory Street and Patrick Street, Harristown. Large amount of damage to the rear bumper and rear tyres. If you saw this vehicle between when it was stolen and early this morning, please contact police.
Original media release below:
Toowoomba police are appealing for public assistance after a woman was assaulted and robbed and her car stolen at Toowoomba yesterday afternoon (August 23).
A 35-year-old woman, out walking her two dogs, was approached by three teenage boys on Ruthven Street at around 5.20pm at the off-leash dog park.
The teens surrounded the woman and threatened her with sticks they picked up in the park, hitting her and pushing her to the ground.
They then stole her mobile phone, credit cards and car keys before fleeing in the woman’s blue 2010 Audi A1 hatchback with Queensland registration 318-YKO (pictured).
The vehicle was damaged when the teenage driver reversed into a sandstone block, hitting the rear bumper.
The woman, who sustained minor injuries, was transported to Toowoomba Hospital.
The teenagers are described as being aged between 13 and 18. Two are described as Caucasian, approximately 160cms tall and wearing red jumpers. The other teen is described as Middle Eastern and wearing a red cap.
Police later located the mobile phone in Ruthven Street near the intersection with Pascoe Lane.
Anyone who witnessed the assault or has any information in relation to the whereabouts of the Audi or the identification of the teenagers, is urged to contact police.
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2101565590.
