Townsville police have charged a 39-year-old man following an incident at Belgian Gardens yesterday.
At approximately 8.50am an allegedly stolen Toyota Hilux was observed at Rowes Bay.
Police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device, before the vehicle was followed in a short, low-speed pursuit.
A 39-year-old Kirwan man was then taken into custody on Primrose Street at Belgian Gardens.
Three police vehicles sustained minor damage during the operation.
Police will allege the man stole the vehicle from a Kirwan address on March 19, and was involved in two breaches of a domestic violence order.
The 39-year-old Kirwan man has been charged with two counts of contravening a domestic violence order and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Townsville Magistrates Court today, March 24.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
