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Police appeal for information following vehicle fire near highway

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Initial investigations indicate that about 4.10pm on June 29, a Toyota HiLux – believed to have been stolen from a Bilenda Close property at Beerwah on June 24 – was abandoned in bushland near Roys Road and the Bruce Highway before being set alight.

A man wearing black clothing was reportedly seen running from the vehicle around the time of the incident.

Police urged anyone with information about the man’s movements or dashcam footage from Roys Road and the Bruce Highway about 4.15pm on June 29 to contact them.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day. Quote this reference number: QP2501146119.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online.

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