Queensland Police have released vision of a vehicle as they investigate the terrifying armed robbery of an elderly couple at Slacks Creek this morning.
Police say that at around 9.30am, four masked men – two of whom were armed with what appeared to be sawn-off shot guns – arrived at a property on Centenary Road where they confronted the two occupants.
“The four men threatened the 76-year-old woman and 77-year-old man and demanded access to their safe, however the residents were unable to open it,” Police said in a statement.
The couple were then forced to remain in the house while the men rummaged through its contents for 45 minutes, stealing cash.
“During this time, a 28-year-old friend of the couple stopped by when he was confronted and threatened by the men also,” Police said.
“One of them put the 28-year-old in a neck-restraint causing him to lose consciousness and stole his mobile phone.”
Police say all four men then fled the scene in a small black hatchback. The 28-year-old man at the home received minor bruising to his neck.
The stolen phone was later discovered down the road.
If you recognise the vehicle shown in the footage, please contact Police on 1800 333 000.
