A 21-year-old man has been charged after a violent Gold Coast car theft spree that left a taxi overturned and a stolen Lexus submerged in a backyard swimming pool.
Police released footage showing the aftermath of the Wednesday morning incident, depicting a smashed fence and trees leading to a black Lexus in a small in-ground pool with its hazard lights still blinking. The suspect was apprehended by dog squad officers after being spotted sitting astride a fence.
Charges Filed in Gold Coast Car Theft Spree
The incident began around 1 a.m. when the man allegedly entered a Nerang residence and stole a BMW after being disturbed by the occupant.
At approximately 1:45 a.m., the suspect allegedly forced a taxi to stop and demanded fuel while indicating he possessed a weapon. When the taxi driver attempted to flee, the BMW rammed the vehicle, causing it to roll onto its side down an embankment.
Emergency services removed a 63-year-old male driver and a 69-year-old male passenger from the taxi. Both were taken to a hospital and subsequently released.
The suspect continued driving along Beaudesert-Nerang Road, where he crashed into a fence and a parked horse float. Around 2 a.m., he allegedly fled on foot to a neighboring property and attempted to steal a black Lexus IS250, which he drove into a swimming pool during his escape attempt.
Following his arrest, police discovered a syringe, utensils, and dangerous drugs in the man’s possession. He was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital for observation.
The man, a resident of Goodna, has been charged with attempted armed robbery, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He was set to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
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