Robbery, Kingston
Police are appealing for public assistance after a man had his car stolen early this morning in Kingston.
At 2.45am, two men requested a ride on a ride sharing app from Underwood into the Brisbane City.
As the driver was driving the men through Kingston, one of the men made demands for his wallet and phone before assaulting him on Alice Street.
The driver then fled the vehicle and was chased by one of the men, while the other man drove the car towards him, forcing him out of the way.
The pair then drove the man’s car from the scene and the man sought assistance from a local resident who contacted police.
He was treated for minor injuries as a result of the incident.
The two men are described as Aboriginal in appearance and were believed to be aged in their 30s or 40s.
One of the men has a muscular build and was last seen wearing a cream coloured shirt and jeans.
The other man is tall and was last seen wearing a red singlet and had a tattoo on his shoulder.
The vehicle that was stolen is a white 2016 Holden Malibu sedan with Queensland registration FZR PUR.
Anyone who has any information or has seen the vehicle is being 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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
