Police are investigating after a jewellery store on Forest Lake Boulevard was targeted in a daylight smash-and-grab robbery.
According to Queensland Police, the incident occurred around 9.45 a.m. on 9 June when a man allegedly entered the store, jumped over the counter and smashed glass display cabinets with a hammer before stealing jewellery and fleeing on foot. No physical injuries were reported. Police say investigations remain ongoing.
The suspect is described as an Islander-appearing man aged in his 30s or 40s. He was reportedly wearing a yellow high-visibility shirt, beige pants and gloves at the time of the incident. Detectives are appealing for anyone with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area to come forward.
What is an “Enter and Commit Offence”?
The term “enter and commit offence” is a Queensland criminal offence that generally refers to a person entering a building or premises and committing a crime inside. In this case, police allege the offender entered a business and then stole merchandise after damaging property within the store.
The offence can apply to a range of situations involving businesses, homes or other premises where a person unlawfully enters and then commits another crime such as stealing, wilful damage or assault.
Community Appeal
Residents and business owners who were in the Forest Lake Shopping Village precinct on Tuesday morning are encouraged to check any CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage that may assist investigators.
Anyone with information can contact Policelink or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Police have not yet announced any arrests.
Published 12-June-2026
