Armed robbery appeal, Sheldon

Detectives from the Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a home in Sheldon last week.

Initial investigations indicate between 5.45am and 6.45am on Thursday, December 24, two men forced their way into the Mount Cotton Road property.

Once inside, both men threatened and restrained the 75-year-old resident before stealing cash and personal property.

The pair then left the property, stealing the victim's white BMW and driving away in it.

The vehicle was later located abandoned in Tandara Street, Rochedale South.

Detectives are appealing to anyone who was driving along Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road Capalaba, Mount Cotton Road Capalaba, Avalon Road Sheldon or Priestdale Road Rochedale South between 5.45am and 6.45am on Thursday, December 24, who may have dashcam footage to contact police.

Investigators believe the man pictured may be able to assist in relation to this incident.

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 or call 131 444.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.

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