Robbery, Loganlea
Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist with their investigation in relation to a robbery at Loganlea yesterday, August 20.
Initial inquires indicate around 2pm a 29-year-old woman was sitting on an outbound train when it stopped at the Loganlea Train Station.
An unknown man has grabbed the woman’s handbag from the seat next to her and ran off the train. The woman has chased the man along the platform and a male witness has also given chase of the man across the footbridge.
The witness has caught up to the man on Loganlea Road and a verbal altercation has occurred during which the witness recovered the handbag. The victim has then arrived and the man has threatened them with a screw driver. He has then grabbed the woman’s necklace and ran away.
He is described as of Pacific Islander appearance, slim build and about 17 to 20 years old. He was wearing a black cap, light blue coloured t-shirt and long grey pants.
Anyone who recognises the man or has further information is urged to contact police.
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.
Source: Brisbane Crime Alert
