Police investigating two armed robberies that occurred overnight in Toowoomba
A woman and two children were confronted in the night by two men who forced their way into a Drayton home, brandishing a knife and gun.
Police are on the hunt for two armed men who are wanted for a string of home invasions overnight.
According to the initial police report, the men forced their way into a Anzac Ave home in Drayton about 10.30pm on Thursday, brandishing a knife and gun.
They threaten a woman and two children, demanding keys before fleeing in a dark sedan.
The woman and child were not physically injured.
About 11pm the men entered a Magpie Drive home at Cambooya and threatened a man and woman.
They assaulted the man, who suffered minor injuries, and stole a Mitsubishi Lancer and personal items before fleeing.
Preliminary investigations also indicate the same group were involved in the theft of Toyota Prado around 9.40pm from a Harristown service station.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with CCTV, dashcam or information is urged to contact police. Phone Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Originally published as Police investigating two armed robberies that occurred overnight in Toowoomba
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