LATEST @ November 8 | A man has been charged after he allegedly threatened police with a loaded revolver during a terrifying stand-off with officers on the Gold Coast.
Police were called to Karen Avenue in Mermaid Beach around 6.20am on Tuesday after witnesses reported seeing a man slumped over in a parked car.
Upon arrival, the 32-year-old man is alleged to have jumped out of the vehicle before grabbing a female officer and threatening her with a gun.
“As police were speaking to the man in question, he grabbed one of the officers and brandished a firearm and threatened both of the officers,” Inspector Kayleen James said.
The man eventually let the officer go before he tried to make his escape by attempting to carjack a number of innocent motorists in the area.
He was unsuccessful, with police managing to take him into custody a short time later.
“I’d like to say that I’m very proud of the officers’ actions here today. They are well trained, they are experienced, it was a very confronting situation,” James said.
The Currumbin Waters man has since been charged with a string of offences including two counts each of serious assault police, obstruct police and deprivation of liberty.
He’s also facing four counts of dangerous conduct with a weapon and one count each of unlawful entry of vehicle for committing indictable offence whilst armed, attempted unlawful entry of vehicle for committing indictable offence whilst armed, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
EARLIER @ November 7 | A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on police in terrifying scenes in Mermaid Beach this morning.
Officers were called to the Gold Coast Highway, near Karen Avenue, just before 6.30am on Tuesday, following reports of a man slumped over the wheel of a parked car.
“Police attended and while they were making enquiries at their vehicle the man got out of his car and made threats towards police with a firearm,” a Gold Coast Police spokesperson said.
Thankfully, officers managed to take the man into custody during the dramatic encounter.
“The matter has been resolved and there is no threat to the general public at this time,” the spokesperson said.
The area has been cordoned off as investigations continue.
