Queensland police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a stolen 2006 grey Toyota LandCruiser, Queensland Registration 189-JHY being driven by a man armed with a rifle.
Anyone who spots the vehicle is urged to immediately contact Triple Zero (000) and to not approach the vehicle or the occupants.
The vehicle, similar to the one pictured, was stolen from an address in Ironpot early this morning.
The LandCruiser was involved in a traffic incident with a member of the public this morning during which time the stolen vehicle rammed the other car, and the male driver produced a rifle. No one was physically injured.
The LandCruiser fled the scene and is believed to contain two occupants – a man and woman.
The driver, a 30-year-old man is described Caucasian, about 195cms tall with a solid build and brown hair.
His passenger, an 18-year-old woman is described as Caucasian, about 160cm tall with a proportionate build and brown hair.
Extensive police patrols are underway in the Durong and Ironpot areas with the last confirmed sighting of the stolen LandCruiser at 11.30am at the intersection of Freshwater Road and Burrandowan Road.
Members of the public are urged not to approach the vehicle or the occupants but to immediately call Triple Zero if it is sighted.
Crime can also be reported to Policelink on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers, on 1800 333 000.