Car thief ‘impersonated police officer on M1’
THE driver of a car stolen from Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast is accused of impersonating a police officer along the M1.
On April 16 about 3pm, the car, a dark grey Subaru Impreza, was seen on the M1 southbound lane near Elysium Drive, Carrara.
Its driver was allegedly wearing a Queensland Police Service baseball cap and incomplied structing other motorists to pull over as he drove alongside them.
It is understood no drivers with the bizarre request. The Subaru is originally believed to have been stolen from Eden View Dve, Reedy Creek, on April 8.
Since its theft, the car has been linked to several offences, including the theft of two Queensland plates, 263 YBR from a Worongary address and 959 WTW from a Yatala address.
Between April 25 and May 5 the car was also involved in at least six dangerous-driving offences throughout the Gold Coast.
The car was last sighted yesterday afternoon about 3pm at Mudgeeraba with damage to the rear bumper. It had the stolen plates 959 WTW.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444.