Attempted robbery charge, Rural View

Mackay detectives have charged a 28-year-old South Mackay man in relation to allegations of a firearm being discharged in Rural View on Monday afternoon (April 11).

Police will allege at approximately 2.30pm in McHugh Street, a 34-year-old man was sitting alone in a vehicle when he was approached by a black SUV.

A 28-year-old man from that SUV allegedly threatened him with a firearm in an attempt to steal the car and in the course of events a firearm was discharged injuring the man's lower legs.

The men were known to each other.

A man and a woman were allegedly in the SUV at the time of the incident.

The 24-year-old woman was arrested yesterday and charged with unrelated drug possession and possession of S4 and S8 medicine.

Investigations led detectives to locate the 28-year-old man who was subsequently charged with attempted robbery with violence.

He was denied police bail and is due to face Mackay Magistrates Court today (April 14).

Investigations continue and there is no ongoing risk to the community.

Anybody who sighted a black SUV in the area or has relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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