Police investigating an armed robbery in Lawton overnight are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any relevant vision to come forward.
Initial enquiries indicate at approximately 9.45pm, a man was sitting in a stationery silver Toyota Camry at a car park on Gympie Road in Lawnton when he was approached by a red Mazda 3 with an unknown number of people inside.
A man exited the Mazda and entered the Toyota, threatening the occupant with a bladed weapon before forcing him to exit the vehicle and driving it from the scene.
The Mazda was also driven from the scene.
The occupant, a 32-year-old Lawnton man, was not physically injured. Investigations are ongoing.
Police are urging anyone who was in the area at the time and may have relevant CCTV or dashcam to contact police.
Quote this reference number: QP2601937968
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.
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