Robbery with violence, Mackay

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Mackay overnight.

Around 6pm, a man was approached in the car park of a hotel on Gregory Street by two men as he was standing by his car.

The two men engaged in a conversation with the victim before assaulting him, taking his car keys and fleeing the scene in his car.

Police have attempted to intercept the car a short time later in the area, but have been unsuccessful.

The man was taken to the Mackay Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Investigations are continuing.

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