Update 5 – shooting, Lowmead
Police investigating an incident on July 22 in which an 82-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg have charged a 29-year-old woman with grievous bodily harm, armed robbery with violence and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The Ipswich woman was arrested at Warwick yesterday and has today been charged with a total of 27 offences.
She is also expected to face court on a second count of armed robbery with violence, four additional counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, three counts of stealing, twelve counts of burglary and one count each of enter premises and commit indictable offence, attempted enter premises, wilful damage and trespass.
The charges relate to offences alleged to have been committed since July 17 in Rockhampton, Lowmead, Gympie, Warwick, Toowoomba, Brisbane and Ipswich.
She is expected to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Investigations are continuing with police still looking for a man who may also be able to assist with their investigations.
He man is described as being of Aboriginal appearance, aged 20-30 years, of skinny build with scruffy, shoulder length hair. He was wearing black pants and a red shirt.
It is believed he may possibly be in the Toowoomba, Ipswich, Brisbane, Gympie or Rockhampton areas.
Police are urging anyone who spots the man not to approach him but to immediately contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
