Armed Robbery In East Mackay

Mackay detectives are investigating an alleged arm robbery of a 29-year-old woman in East Mackay yesterday, Tuesday, February 14.

Around 3:30pm, the 29-year-old attended an appointment at Victoria Park State School, parking her car in the vicinity of 14 Goldsmith Street.

“A female adult victim was parking her car in the street and was approached by a male person,” said Mackay Detective Inspector Emma Novosel.

“He approached her and opened the driver’s door and demanded that she exit the vehicle.

“The female victim resisted slightly, at which time the male person presented a knife.

“She exited her vehicle and the male person got in the car and drove away.

“Fortunately, the victim wasn’t injured during this incident and a number of bystanders quickly came to her aid.”

The man fled the scene in the woman’s 2019 blue Ford Endura station wagon bearing Queensland registration 38 KLA.

Investigations uncovered that the man stopped at a service station in Farleigh around 5:00pm that afternoon where he purchased items using the victim’s bank cards.

Police have released vision of the man, who is described as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his mid to late 30s and with tattoos on both arms and one shin.

Police are urging the man depicted, or anyone with information in relation to his identity and whereabouts, to contact them.

Anyone who might have witnessed this incident, or who may have relevant dashcam footage, or has seen the car, is also urged to come forward.

“We're talking about the area on Goldsmith Street, near the intersection of Shakespeare Street, yesterday afternoon between 3 and 3:30pm,” Detective Inspector Novosel said.

It is reported that a man of the same description had recently attempted to gain access to another vehicle at a nearby address and, when confronted, claimed he was mistaken and fled the scene.

Investigations are continuing.

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Police have released vision of a man who may be able to assist with the ongoing investigation into the alleged armed robbery in East Mackay. Photo supplied

Mackay Detective Inspector Emma Novosel urged witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

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