Police appeal after stolen ute found burnt, abandoned near Bruce Hwy, Beerwah
Police say a man wearing black clothes was seen running from the bushland where the stolen Toyota HiLux was dumped.
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Police are investigating after a burnt-out, abandoned ute was found in bushland near a major Queensland highway.
Detectives from Caloundra’s Criminal Investigation Branch have launched a public appeal after a stolen Toyota HiLux was found abandoned near Roys Rd and the Bruce Hwy, Beerwah, about 4.10pm on June 29.
The burnt-out vehicle was found to be stolen from a property on Bilenda Cl property five days earlier.
A QPD spokesman said an unidentified man in black clothing was seen running from the vehicle.
“Police are urging anyone with information about the man’s movements, or dashcam from Roys Rd and Bruce Hwy about 4.15pm on June 29, to come forward,” he said.
To anonymously share information about crime or suspicious activity, contact Crime Stoppers Queensland on 1800 333 000 or make a report at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
More to come.
Originally published as Police appeal after stolen ute found burnt, abandoned near Bruce Hwy, Beerwah
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