Two men charged after Morayfield Shopping Centre ram-raid

Two men have been charged after a group allegedly used a Mercedes to ram a shopping centre north of Brisbane and rob jewellery stores inside.

Morayfield Shopping Centre was ram-raided on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Picture: John Gass

Police have charged two men after suspected stolen vehicles rammed a Moreton Bay shopping centre in June.

A 20-year-old Waterford West man and a 21-year-old Southport man were both charged with three counts of entering premises and committing an indictable offence by break and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

They are due to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 4 and 17 respectively.

Two jewellery stores were robbed on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Picture: John Gass

Detectives believe a third man was involved and continue working to locate him.

A black Mercedes Benz allegedly rammed the front doors of Morayfield Shopping Centre around 3am on June 27 before a large quantity of jewellery was allegedly stolen from a number of stores.

Display window of Michael Hill was smashed on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Picture: John Gass

Once entry was gained a blue Haval vehicle was driven a distance into the centre.

The offenders got out of the vehicle and used implements to smash their way into jewellery stores Michael Hill and Angus and Coote, causing extensive damage.

Police urge anyone with information to contact them as investigations are ongoing.