Police are investigating the armed robbery and assault of a traffic control worker at Chandler overnight, Queensland Police say.
A man was controlling traffic at a worksite on Mount Gravatt – Capalaba Road at 11.25pm when he flagged down a car that was speeding.
The occupants of the car then stopped and the driver got out and repeatedly assaulted the controller with a traffic control sign and a lighting baton.
A second man then drove the car down the road a short distance before also the man.
The men then stole the man’s wallet and phone before fleeing the scene in the car.
The 50-year-old man was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment of lacerations and bruising to his face.
The men were last seen driving a white 2002 Ford Falcon sedan.
Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling in the area at the time and may have dash cam or witnessed anything to contact them.
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.
