Police have charged a man after a vehicle stolen from Rochedale was allegedly driven dangerously in Runcorn last night.
It will be alleged around 7:30pm a grey Ford Falcon sedan, which had been stolen at gunpoint from a 33-year-old man at Priestdale Road in at around 5:30pm, was observed driving at speed on Pinelands Drive at Runcorn.
Police successfully deployed tyre deflation devices and tracked the vehicle with the assistance of PolAir.
A short time later the vehicle was observed entering the intersection of Beenleigh Road and Mains Road at Sunnybank where it collided with several vehicles.
It will be alleged the driver then attempted to steal a vehicle belonging to a motorist who had stopped to assist.
Officers subsequently took the man into custody a short time later.
A 23-year-old man has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later today.
As a result of the traffic crash six people were treated for varying injuries and taken to the Princess Alexandra, Mater and Lady Cilento Hospitals.
Police are seeking assistance to help locate a man and two woman believed to have been with the man when the car was stolen in Rochedale.
Anyone that may know the woman (pictured) or has seen her is being asked to NOT approach her and to contact police immediately.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
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