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Toyota Landcruiser used in Emerald shopping centre ram raid

Police are investigating the use of a stolen Toyota Landcruiser in a ram raid at a major Emerald shopping centre on December 3.

Police have released a still image of a person who may be able to assist them with their investigations into a ram raid of a shop in Emerald on Tuesday, December 3. Pic: Contributed QPS media
Police have released a still image of a person who may be able to assist them with their investigations into a ram raid of a shop in Emerald on Tuesday, December 3. Pic: Contributed QPS media

Police are investigating the use of a stolen Toyota Landcruiser in a ram raid at a major Emerald shopping centre on December 3.

Investigating officers have released an image of a person who may be able to assist them regarding the suspected crime which happened around 1.15am at the Central Highlands Marketplace on Capricornia Highway and Codenwarra Road.

Queensland Police are seeking information from the public after an allegedly stolen Toyota Landcruiser rammed through the front of a shop within a shopping centre on Capricornia Highway and Codenwarra Road, Emerald on Tuesday, December 3.
Queensland Police are seeking information from the public after an allegedly stolen Toyota Landcruiser rammed through the front of a shop within a shopping centre on Capricornia Highway and Codenwarra Road, Emerald on Tuesday, December 3.

Police believe the man is accused of deliberately ramming through the front of a shop within the centre and allegedly stole a large quantity of items, then fleeing on foot.

Police believe the front of a shop within the centre was deliberately rammed before a large quantity of items were stolen and the offender then fled on foot.

Police said the smash caused extensive damage to the shopping centre and business.

Police declared a crime scene and conducted forensic examinations of multiple areas.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who has further information or may recognise the person pictured to contact police.

Police are also appealing for anyone who may have dashcam vision in the area between 12am and 2am to contact them.

People can contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Toyota Landcruiser used in Emerald shopping centre ram raid

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton/police-courts/toyota-landcruiser-used-in-emerald-shopping-centre-ram-raid/news-story/061cd20d1f9d1f26a6a3b0a7f1cb3a67