Armed robbery of motorcyclist in Crestmead, QLD

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a motorcyclist at 2am this morning in Crestmead, Queensland Police say.

The male motorbike rider had pulled over to check map directions on his mobile phone when he was approached by two unknown males and threatened with a sawn-off shotgun.

The men demanded his grey Nike back pack and mobile phone and forced him off his motorbike.

Both men then rode off along Geaney Boulevarde on the motorbike.

The males are described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 30 years of age and wearing dark tracksuit style clothing. Their faces were covered at the time of the robbery.

The motorcycle is a black 2010   Kawasaki Ninja, Qld Rego. 518RB    (similar model to that pictured.)

The motorcyclist was not physically injured.

Police are appealing for anyone in the area who may have CCTV footage or may have witnessed the men riding the motorcycle.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

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