4 May, 2023
Shocking smash and grab at servo
The United service station at Etonvale on the New England Highway was ram-raided and robbed in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Anzac Day, last week.
A vehicle was used to destroy part of the concrete and glass wall facing the petrol pumps, also knocking over several shelves full of stock in the process.
A Queensland Police spokesperson said police are investigating after a reported break-and-enter.
“Initial investigations indicate around 12:30am, a vehicle was used to gain entry to the New England Highway business, causing extensive damage, before multiple people from the vehicle stole multiple items of property from the business,” the spokesperson said.
“The vehicle was seen travelling south along the New England Highway towards Cambooya Connection Road.
“Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything or may have dashcam or CCTV vision of the area around the time of the incident to come forward.”
Investigations are ongoing.
The fuel station was temporarily closed as staff worked hard to have the business up and running again as quickly as possible, with temporary fencing erected where the destroyed wall once was.
