Car jacking in the Lockyer Valley ends with stingers in Scarborough

A Caboolture man has been charged following investigations into a vehicle stolen from Helidon Spa yesterday morning.

It is alleged that two men approached a car which was refuelling at a service station on the Warrego Highway, just after 10am yesterday morning.

It will further be alleged the two men threatened the driver of the vehicle before stealing the car and fleeing the scene, travelling westbound on

the Warrego Highway.

Just after 10pm last night, Redcliffe police attempted to intercept the stolen vehicle travelling west on Klinger Road but the driver allegedly failed to stop and continued to travel at speed.

A short time later officers successfully deployed a tyre deflation device in Scarborough which burst both front tyres, stopping the car.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle fled on foot but was taken into custody soon after.

A 20-year-old Caboolture man has been charged with one count each of armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing, in relation to the Helidon incident.

He has additionally been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, disqualified driving and assault police, two counts each of stealing, failing to stop and possession of dangerous drugs as well as four counts of receiving tainted property.

He is due to appear in the Redcliffe Magistrates Court today.

Investigations are continuing.

Via QPS Media

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