Stolen car torched in Hervey Bay overnight
Police are investigating after a stolen car was sent on fire near a suburban street. Watch the video:
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Police have launched an investigation after a stolen car was destroyed by fire overnight.
Initial investigations suggest the 2008 Holden Colorado was driven to a dirt track along Doolong Road, Wondunna on the Fraser Coast about 6.20pm and set on fire.
It’s understood a second unknown vehicle, a white dual cab ute with a canopy, followed the car to the location and picked up at least one offender, before fleeing west along Doolong Road.
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The Holden Colorado was stolen from Hillyard Street, Pialba earlier that day.
Police are seeking anyone with any CCTV or dashcam vision of either of the cars to contact police.
Crime Stoppers can be contacted on 1800 333 000.
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