Exclusion zone, Canungra

Police have closed a number of roads at Canungra as they attempt to negotiate with a man who has barricaded himself in a vehicle on Kidston Street.

The man made contact with police this morning around 5.15am.

Police have declared an exclusion zone with the boundaries being Canungra Creek, Finch Road, Tamborine Mountain Road, Darlington Range Road, Lawson Court and Showground Road as they attempt to speak with the man.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or www.Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.