South Toowoomba motel break-in: Two charged after stealing cash, car

Two people allegedly tried to bust into a Toowoomba business, walked away with little and found themselves in handcuffs moments later. WATCH THE VIDEO

Two people who allegedly broke into a South Toowoomba motel walked away mostly empty-handed, and were arrested a short time later in the same suburb.

Police will allege a man and a woman entered the James St business after smashing in its door about 7.30pm Friday.

They stole a small amount of cash and fled the scene in a stolen 2008 Hyundai Getz, which was allegedly stolen from Kearneys Spring earlier that day.

A 38-year-old Moree man was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, enter premises and commit and dangerous drugs.

He was expected to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Monday.

A 33-year-old Harristown woman was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, enter premises and commit and possess utensils.

Her case will be mentioned again in court on September 4.

Originally published as South Toowoomba motel break-in: Two charged after stealing cash, car