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Man Charged After Stolen Vehicle Chase on Gold Coast
Police apprehended the suspect after deploying a tire deflation device.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:46am
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The aftermath of a stolen vehicle chase exposes the risks and damage caused by such incidents on the Gold Coast.Highland Park TodayPolice in Queensland have charged a 21-year-old man following a stolen vehicle incident on the Gold Coast. The man was allegedly driving a stolen Audi Q5 that was tracked by police through several suburbs before being stopped using a tire deflation device. He has been charged with multiple offenses and is due to appear in court.
Why it matters
Vehicle theft and police chases pose significant risks to public safety, and this incident highlights the need for effective law enforcement tactics to apprehend suspects without endangering bystanders. The Gold Coast region has seen an uptick in property crimes in recent years.
The details
Around 8:30 AM on April 9, a white Audi Q5 was stolen from an address in Highland Park. Police later spotted the Audi traveling with a stolen white MG ZS through several Gold Coast suburbs, with both vehicles being tracked covertly. Around 5:50 PM, the Audi was sighted in Oxenford and monitored by police with assistance from the air support unit. At approximately 9:45 PM, a tire deflation device was successfully deployed on the Audi on the Old Pacific Highway, causing it to stop. The driver then fled on foot into nearby bushland but was arrested shortly after.
- Around 8:30 AM on April 9, the Audi Q5 was stolen from an address in Highland Park.
- Around 5:50 PM on April 9, the Audi was sighted in Oxenford and monitored by police.
- Around 9:45 PM on April 9, a tire deflation device was deployed on the Audi, causing it to stop.
The players
21-year-old Oxenford man
The suspect who has been charged with multiple offenses related to the stolen vehicle incident.
What’s next
The suspect is due to appear before Southport Magistrates Court on April 10.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing challenge for law enforcement to safely apprehend suspects involved in vehicle theft and high-speed chases, which can endanger the public. It also underscores the need for continued efforts to address property crime in the Gold Coast region.