Overview
- Police say a small pantech truck was stolen from Elizabeth Street in Brisbane about 10:15am on Wednesday before heading north on the Bruce Highway.
- Ground units and PolAir tracked the vehicle through the Sunshine Coast and Gympie, with tyre spikes deployed at Yandina.
- The truck continued on shredded tyres and rims, shedding boxes as multiple verge spot fires were reported along the route.
- The chase ended near Canterwood Road at Owanyilla/Tiaro just before 2pm, with the driver arrested at 1:53pm and no injuries reported.
- Fitzgerald faces seven charges including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, driving under the influence and driving while suspended, as police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.