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A man has been charged following alleged attempted robberies in Redcliffe linked to an incident on the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge.
February Arrest In Carseldine
Detectives located a 33-year-old Caboolture man at a motel on Denver Road in Carseldine about 8:15 a.m. on 5 February. Police state he was arrested after negotiations over a period of time.
He has been charged with 11 offences, including three counts of attempted robbery and two counts of unlawful entry of a vehicle for committing an indictable offence.
The man has also been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, robbery, unlawful entry for committing an indictable offence, driving without a licence, possessing dangerous drugs, and failure to take reasonable care of a syringe.
He was due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on 6 February.
Alleged Incident On Ted Smout Memorial Bridge
Police allege the events began just before 12:45 p.m. on 23 January, when a white Volkswagen Polo crashed on Ted Smout Memorial Bridge on the Houghton Highway.
Investigators allege the male driver then attempted to enter multiple vehicles travelling past the crash scene and tried to take a passing motorcycle from its rider.
Police further allege the man pulled the driver of a grey Mazda 3 from the vehicle, entered it and drove southbound. The motorcycle rider and the Mazda driver sustained minor injuries and declined transport to hospital.
Mazda Located In Morayfield
Police later located the grey Mazda abandoned at the corner of Ridgegarden Drive and Jarad Street in Morayfield about 7:20 p.m. on 27 January.
Community Reaction In Redcliffe
Online responses to the Redcliffe attempted robberies included messages supporting police efforts and calling for firm court outcomes. Some commenters raised concerns about bail decisions, while another referred to the need for greater mental health support alongside enforcement.
Online comments reflect community reaction and are not verified claims before the court.
Published 7-Feb-2026
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