Queensland Police appeal for information after Rockville armed robbery

A woman broke into a house and stole the keys to a car at knifepoint before a witness intervened in the robbery, with police now appealing for information to find the assailant.

Police are appealing for the driver of a light blue Toyota Corolla hatchback (pictured), to come forward as a witness of an armed robbery in Rockville in Toowoomba on Sunday, April 16.

Police are appealing for a key witness to come forward after a woman’s car keys were stolen at knifepoint.

Initial investigations indicate that about 3pm on Sunday, April 16, in Rockville a woman gained access to a Kettle St address and confronted a resident making demands for keys to a Nissan Navara while armed with a knife.

The victim gave the woman the keys, and was not physically harmed.

While attempting to drive the vehicle from the residence a nearby witness intervened, forcing the woman to flee on foot towards Makepeace St.

Detectives are appealing to anyone who many have witnessed the incident, or may have either dashcam or CCTV footage of the area at the time, are asked to come forward.

Police are also asking the driver of a light blue Toyota Corolla hatchback, who may have interacted with the woman on Makepeace St, to come forward as a witness.

The would-be robber is described as caucasian in appearance, approximately 20 to 25 years of age, with a slim build and red hair. She was also seen wearing a black cropped top, a black skirt and white shoes.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2300635718