Detectives investigating several vehicle thefts in the Gympie and Sunshine Coast areas have released CCTV vision of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
At approximately 3pm on 14 October, a Subaru WRX was stolen from a Southside address in Gympie during a test drive through a social media advertisement. It was located along Gympie Connection Road in Gympie a few hours later.
Similar instances occurred at other addresses in Gympie on 15 October and 20 October, as well as an address in Buderim on 3 November and an address in Birtinya on 8 November.
Investigations indicate that a man is using fake Facebook profiles to respond to advertisements, and then meets the seller, takes the vehicle for a test drive and doesn’t return.
Anyone who recognises the men or has any information that may assist police with their investigation is urged to contact police.
Police are also appealing for anyone with a similar experience to contact police.
To watch the video visit mypolice.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/2023/11/10/appeal-for-information-vehicle-thefts-gympie-and-sunshine-coast/
