Mustang stolen from Maroochydore in alleged armed robbery

Police have provided a major update about an alleged robbery of a high-end sports car at a Sunshine Coast shopping centre where a man was threatened with a gun.

Police have provided a major update in the manhunt for two men who allegedly stole a Ford Mustang at gunpoint in Maroochydore.

Police said a 57-year-old man was driving a grey 2017 Ford Mustang, with QLD registration 673CX6, through the rear car park of Homemaker Centre on Maroochy Blvd when he was cut off by three people in a white dual cab Ford Ranger ute about 5am on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Police are investigating after a man had his vehicle allegedly stolen at gunpoint in Maroochydore. Picture: QPS

Acting Detective Inspector Phil Hurst said it’s believed the men were wearing masks and allegedly brandished a rifle or a shotgun and demanded the man’s car.

Acting Detective Inspector Phil Hurst. Picture: Sam Turner

The man complied with the men allegedly taking the Mustang before they fled the scene.

A Queensland Police spokesman confirmed to the Sunshine Coast Daily the Mustang was found dumped in Coolum Beach about 11am on Thursday September 22, 2022.

The spokesman said those allegedly responsible were still on the run with police continuing their investigations.

Inspector Hurst labelled the incident as “extremely concerning”.

Police believed the Ford Ranger used in the alleged hold up may have been stolen with possible links to other serious thefts in the area.

“Please remember occupants of this vehicle may be armed so please take extreme caution,” Inspector Hurst said.

Police are appealing for appealing for anyone who may have seen the Mustang to not approach the vehicle, but immediately call triple-0.