Townsville: Manhunt for gang of thieves after police-issued firearm stolen
Police are desperately trying to track down a group of thieves who ransacked several vehicles and stole a police-issued firearm in Queensland.
Members of the public are being called upon to assist as part of the investigation into the alleged break in and theft of firearms at a Townsville property on Sunday morning.
At about 3.30am, up to four offenders arrived in a silver Holden Commodore with false number plates, before breaking into five vehicles parked at a secure apartment complex on Wills Street, including an unmarked police vehicle.
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Police say the offenders the stole a black BMW and left the scene in the vehicle, alongside the original vehicle they arrived in.
Chief Superintendent Graeme Paine says investigators are working quickly to track down the people responsible and recover the stolen firearm.
Anyone with information who can assist with police investigations, is urged to contact police.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
