Police are investigating after a man was assaulted and his car stolen in Woree early this morning, Queensland Police say.
Initial investigations indicate at around 3:45am a man was walking to his car on the Bruce Highway, near Rigg Street, when he was approached by a group of teenagers who then assaulted him.
The group then stole personal items from the man before stealing his car and fleeing the scene.
A 36-year-old Woree man was transported to Cairns Base Hospital for treatment of facial injuries.
The vehicle (similar to pictured) is described as a black 2000 Holden Crewman with Queensland registration 928-ITD.
Anyone with information about the incident or the vehicle’s location are urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
