Police have taken three teenagers into custody following the alleged theft of a vehicle and injury to a woman in Runaway Bay this afternoon, 27 September.
Shortly before 4pm, it will be alleged three teenagers entered a Morala Avenue address when the occupants attempted to prevent their black Mercedes from being stolen.
As a result, a 54-year-old woman was struck by the vehicle as the teenagers fled the scene in it.
The woman was transported to hospital with critical injuries.
The stolen vehicle was tracked by police to the M1 Pacific Motorway Yatala South Interchange, where three teenagers were taken into custody, shortly before 4.30pm.
A crime scene has been declared on Morala Avenue and investigations are ongoing.
Any witnesses or anyone with relevant vision 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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
