Two men charged after stolen vehicle crashes in Chermside
Police have charged a Park Ridge man, 19, and a Zillmere man, 22, after multiple crashes involving stolen vehicles in Chermside on Saturday morning.
Two men have been charged after a series of crashes involving stolen vehicles in Chermside on Saturday morning, Queensland Police Service says.
Police will allege the pair stole a grey Cupra Formentor, which was involved in a crash at about 11:46am at the intersection of Gympie Road and Mermaid Street. The men then allegedly caused several more crashes and stole one other vehicle in the Chermside area.
A 19-year-old Park Ridge man was found at a hospital on Rode Road at about 12pm and taken into custody. He has been charged with one count of armed robbery and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 19 October.
A 22-year-old Zillmere man was found by police at a Foundation Street residence at about 12.24pm and taken into custody. He has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle in company. He is also due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on 19 October.
Police said no serious injuries were reported by members of the public, including anyone involved in the crashes.
Anyone with information can contact Policelink, which accepts information 24 hours a day through the online suspicious activity form on the Queensland Police website.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website. Quote reference number QP2602053208.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.