Woman thrown to the road after violent Southport robbery
A woman has been attacked after having her phone stolen during a violent robbery in Southport on Sunday.
It’s understood the woman was walking along Queen Street around 5.30pm when she was approached by a man.
The man is said to have snatched her mobile phone from her hand before running off to a nearby car.
The woman chased him to Owens Lane and tried to stop him by holding the steering wheel of the vehicle.
A female passenger in the car struck the woman as the vehicle drove along Owens Lane a short distance before the woman fell on to the roadway.
A 45-year-old woman from Southport was transported to Gold Coast University hospital with minor injuries.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 180cm tall, of a slim build with, black hair.
The vehicle is described as a small white hatchback.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
