Darling Downs woman rushed to hospital after chilling shopping centre carjacking

Darling Downs police are on the hunt for a man who violently attacked a woman who was walking to her car in an underground carpark.

Darling Downs police are on the hunt for a man who violently attacked a woman who was walking to her car in an underground carpark.

A woman was confronted with a terrifying situation when she was attacked during an attempted carjacking in an underground carpark on the Darling Downs.

A Queensland Police spokeswoman said about 2.45pm on Thursday, July 17, the 24-year-old woman was assaulted in Warwick by an unknown man who was attempting to steal her car.

She said during the assault on Palmerin St, the woman suffered facial and head injuries, however she managed to escape.

“The woman managed to get into her vehicle and drove to a nearby police station for assistance,” the statement said.

The spokeswoman said the young woman was taken to Warwick Hospital for treatment.

“Detectives from the Warwick Criminal Investigation Branch are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist them with their investigation,” she said.

“(He’s) described as caucasian, approximately 180cm tall with a medium build and was wearing dark blue jeans, a blue or green shirt, black jacket and white shoes with black stripes,”.

Witnesses or those with dash cam footage are urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Policelink on 131 444.

Originally published as Darling Downs woman rushed to hospital after chilling shopping centre carjacking