Two men are facing charges after a string of alleged early morning incidents impacting Kedron and Lutwyche, including reported vehicle collisions and theft allegations across North Brisbane.
Police allege that between 4:50 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on 1 March 2026, a silver Holden Rodeo utility was driven in a dangerous manner through several suburbs within the Brisbane region, striking a number of vehicles.
An earlier call was received at approximately 4:42 a.m. regarding a vehicle stopped on Gympie Road at the Hamilton Road intersection in Chermside, where a man was reportedly attempting to halt passing traffic.
Collision Reports In Kedron And Lutwyche
At about 4:53 a.m., officers received reports that the utility had collided with two vehicles on Lutwyche Road near Grantson Street at Windsor.
Around 4:55 a.m., another report was made that a vehicle had been struck on Lutwyche Road near Fuller Street at Lutwyche.
At roughly 5:03 a.m., police were advised that a vehicle had been hit on Gympie Road opposite Mellor Street at Kedron.
Further Incidents Reported
At about 5:10 a.m., a report was received alleging that property had been taken from a pedestrian at the intersection of Albert Street with Roma Street and Turbot Street in Brisbane City.
Another report followed at approximately 5:15 a.m., alleging property had been taken from a pedestrian on Webster Road near Taggan Street at Chermside West.
Police confirmed no injuries were reported in connection with these incidents.
Utility Located In Bald Hills
The Holden Rodeo was later found abandoned at about 5:35 a.m. on the Gateway Motorway near the Wyampa Road overpass at Bald Hills.
Shortly before 6 a.m., officers located a 30-year-old man from Mooloolaba in nearby bushland and took him into custody. A 38-year-old Mooloolaba man was also taken into custody in relation to the investigation.
Both men have been charged with five counts each of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and five counts each of failing to comply with duties required of a driver involved in a crash. Each has also been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle while allegedly adversely affected by an intoxicating substance.
Police have asked anyone affected by the Kedron and Lutwyche incidents, or anyone with relevant information, CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact authorities.a
Published 3-Mar-2026
