Armed robbery, Yarrabilba
Police are investigating an armed robbery and theft of a motor vehicle in Yarrabilba today.
Around 7am a man parked his red Audi A4 sedan (Queensland registration 064KTG), outside a work site on Coolridge Circuit. When he exited his car he was allegedly struck from behind by an unknown man.
The 37-year-old man fell to his knees and was subsequently assaulted before the offender pointed what is believed to be a hand gun at him.
The offender made demands for the man’s car keys and the man complied. The offender fled the scene in the man’s vehicle which was last seen heading in a southerly direction.
The 37-year-old man was treated at the scene for minor injuries to the back of his head and his side.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious around the time of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
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.
