Suburban manhunt under way for shirtless man accused of ramming police car
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A suburban manhunt is under way for an unknown man accused of ramming a police car, before fleeing the scene in Brisbane.
Police warned residents to be on the lookout for a shirtless man after a white Kia Picanto, believed to be bearing stolen plates, allegedly struck the back of a police car on Youngs Crossing Road in Joyner, in Brisbane's north, about 3pm AEST.
It is alleged the male driver fled the scene on foot after the crash.
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He is described as wearing white shorts and no shirt.
The incident triggered a police manhunt across Joyner for the offender.
The man allegedly took officers on a chase through school grounds and backyards, before police lost sight of him.
Police, along with the dog squad and PolAir crews, knocked on doors as officers attempted to locate the man.
Residents in the area have been warned not to approach the man as he may be violent.
Anyone with information, or CCTV or dashcam footage, is urged to contact police.
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